Fuel Door Stuck

I hope you mean diesel

Because of the snow storm it's possible it's frozen. Slowly pour windshield washing fluid around the edge. Use a hair dryer to melt the area around the edges. Or use lock deicing fluid, it used to be common before almost every car came with key fob to unlock.

I believe that if you have a 2010 the fuel door needs to be pushed in to open it. The 2009 uses a button solenoid.

Don't pull on it because it will break/bend something. The same thing goes for door handles, I had one break off in my hand once. The trick is to go in through the trunk or other door.

Jetta TDi SW 2009-Fuel door stuck

I am also not able to open the fuel door. I have tried multiple times to unlock car from fob or from inside lock button, with or without pressure on the door. Any suggestions would be appreciated-help me to not go to dealer. ( I joined the forum because of this problem!) Thanks-John

The 2010+ have the press down on the door release. Your 2009 should have the button. Is there a manual open pull somewhere in the trunk area? Not sure since I don't have a sportwagen. chekc your owner's manual

I'm pretty convinced there is a bowden cable in case of such a situation.

It will be located behind the trim in the boot/trunk of the car obviously directly behind the filler flap.

And if your solenoid has gone you would have to go there anyway...lol

e.g

http://www.justanswer.com/uk-car/1h9tt-replace-fuel-filler-flap-mk5-golf.html

Welcome to the forum.

Vermont TDI said:

I stopped by the gas station to fill my new JSW

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Please add your model and year, you may as well add Vermont?