Fuel cap strap broken

[SBJ]

As the tile says, went to fill up and the little rubber strap that connects the cap to the door looks like its perished/snapped somehow. In all the years of owning cars, not once had one break on me. I don't spray fuel on, very careful when filling up, I wash my car thoroughly etc so its not abuse thats caused it to break.

Anyone else had this and if so was it replaced under warranty?

 

[Neil Woodburn]

Mine is on it's last legs and won't last long - had a quick check and yes Audi want to replace cap and thong at about £45 so may have a punt on this - just need to check the fitting 2 pins.

AUDI FUEL CAP RETAINING STRAP TETHER BAND CORD LINE A1 A3 A4 TT A6 All Models | eBay

Petrol & Diesel. So before ordering your new tether also check your internal seal for cracks. FUEL CAP RETAINING BAND. A common problem with the all AUDI models is the small rubber cord that tethers the fuel cap in place to prevent loss during filling of the fuel tank.

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[beemerboy9]

I collected an Audi Approved Used car (6 year old diesel) - supplied almost empty naturally - and the fuel cap fell to the ground at the first fill-up as the tether was perished. Drove the 1 mile back to dealer., who asked me to buy a new one and send them the invoice.

 

[Bishop187]

Mine is on it's last legs and won't last long - had a quick check and yes Audi want to replace cap and thong at about £45 so may have a punt on this - just need to check the fitting 2 pins.

AUDI FUEL CAP RETAINING STRAP TETHER BAND CORD LINE A1 A3 A4 TT A6 All Models | eBay

Petrol & Diesel. So before ordering your new tether also check your internal seal for cracks. FUEL CAP RETAINING BAND. A common problem with the all AUDI models is the small rubber cord that tethers the fuel cap in place to prevent loss during filling of the fuel tank.

www.ebay.co.uk

Is the rubber string easy to remove from the cap. I need a new one too

Never mind found the answer. Gonna buy it now.

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[CupraDine]

Never knew you could get just the strap on it's own, thanks.

I ordered the one linked as other listings failed to mention the material and I liked the sound of it. Fitted it yesterday and it fits well, worth noting that the linked one has a right angle at the point it connects to the fuel cap, so make sure it's the right way wrong as I found it puts extra strain the other way when opening/closing the filler cap. Also mines a C6 not C7.

Used a punch smaller than the pins to remove them then one bigger to re insert them.
Before:

After:

 

[Bishop187]

Just fitted my replacement. Not like of like, but it’ll do

 

[L111 FAD]

Fitted mine today - about 5 minutes tops.
@SBJ - thanks for starting the thread.
@Neil Woodburn - thanks for recommending a seller.

 

[rjwojcik]

Replaced mine today, got one from Amazon as I couldn't wait. This was what I ordered:

Amazon product
View: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09VDTYK8W?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

Time will tell how long it lasts.

I also used the following vids to get an idea of what's involved:


View: https://youtu.be/2SdFtB0CChE?si=pOR0IG7OYOzQyczr

View: https://youtu.be/mjE4qYDHrqc?si=O9gpfwKjwnoCNh9T

Mines a petrol cap, but the process was exactly the same.

 

[J10NMM]

I bought this one for under £3, and it is better quality than the one fited

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