Fuel flap switch disintegrated.....

[B300ABT]

.... can it be repaired, or does it have to be replaced?
Not sure what's happened on my partner's A2, but the fuel flap release switch in the drivers C pillar has fallen apart.
I have beside me the outer cover of the switch (the bit you press), and a piece of white plastic from behind it, but cannot see a logical (or even illogical) way of getting it back together and functioning.
Any thoughts?

 

[dan_b]

Same happened to me, just buy a new one they're easy to replace. If you need to open the filler you can manually open it from inside the boot...

 

[B300ABT]

Thanks guys.... although I got there myself by diligent use of a piece of sellotape to hold outer cover in place until I can get a new switch.

 

[the_luton_man]

My switch also disintegrated. Couldn't see how the button is held in place, must be missing a spring. Anyway figured out a dab of Bluetack on the left and right hand sides at the bottom of the cap keeps it very secure with enough pliabilty to push it. Now ready to apply a touch of matt black make up!

 

[Ami]

One on ebay:

Audi A2 Fuel Petrol Diesel Flap Release Button Switch Brand New 8Z2959833 for sale online | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Audi A2 Fuel Petrol Diesel Flap Release Button Switch Brand New 8Z2959833 at the best online prices at eBay! Free delivery for many products!

www.ebay.co.uk

 

[A2Z]

One on ebay:

Audi A2 Fuel Petrol Diesel Flap Release Button Switch Brand New 8Z2959833 for sale online | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Audi A2 Fuel Petrol Diesel Flap Release Button Switch Brand New 8Z2959833 at the best online prices at eBay! Free delivery for many products!

www.ebay.co.uk

Bargain!

I used to buy them brand new from TPS (VAG) along with the Interior Alarm deactivation switch for between £10-12

Can't stand exploitation

 

[TAABVW]

Still apparently available brand new from Audi Tradition for about £24 plus shipping.

https://shops.audi.com/en_GB/web/tradition/p/pushbutton-8z2959833--5pr-14

Whilst I understand there are problems buying from AT, I'm not quite sure why they they are £60+ on ebay!

T

 

[Andrew]

Thanks guys.... although I got there myself by diligent use of a piece of sellotape to hold outer cover in place until I can get a new switch.

As said available from AT, shipping via Rick, total cost £30ish.

I have noticed when an A2 part becomes NLA the price on ebay doubles.

Andy

 

[Crikeymikey]

Bargain!

I used to buy them brand new from TPS (VAG) along with the Interior Alarm deactivation switch for between £10-12

Can't stand exploitation

Agreed. There's a perfect hard touch headlight switch on ebay for £75, which is a fair price. £64 for a fuel flap switch is either optimistic or the seller has VERY good cash flow.

 

[audifan]

Or the seller is the only one in the UK with stock.

 

[A2Z]

Agreed. There's a perfect hard touch headlight switch on ebay for £75, which is a fair price. £64 for a fuel flap switch is either optimistic or the seller has VERY good cash flow.

It's just greed, like £1200 for a Votex body kit that was £199 (and i probably told them about!)

It's one thing charging a premium for top quality or condition and then it's up to someone if they want to pay the extra and buy it or not but I don't like the ripping people off because they know they have to have it

 

[audifan]

Unfortunately very much a sign of the post Covid shortages times. Ultimately it is up to the person buying to think it is worth while or not. Society is not going to improve.