How do I open the gas door on my Honda?

Opening the gas door on your Honda is a simple task that can be done in just a few steps. Whether you're refueling your vehicle or need to access the gas tank for maintenance, this guide will walk you through the process.

Locating the Gas Door

The gas door on your Honda is typically located on the side of the vehicle, either on the driver's side or the passenger's side. It is usually marked with a small gas pump symbol or the word "Fuel" to indicate its purpose.

Opening the Gas Door

• Locate the gas door release lever or button, which is usually located inside the vehicle, near the driver's seat or on the dashboard.


• Pull or press the release lever or button to unlock the gas door.


• Once the gas door is unlocked, you can gently pull it open.

If you're having trouble locating the gas door release, consult your Honda's owner's manual or contact your local Honda dealership for assistance.

Closing the Gas Door

• After refueling or completing any necessary maintenance, simply close the gas door until it clicks into place.


• Make sure the gas door is securely closed to prevent any leaks or damage.

By following these steps, you can easily open and close the gas door on your Honda, ensuring a smooth and hassle-free refueling or maintenance experience.

How to open gas tank on Honda Accord 2025?

To open the gas tank on a 2025 Honda Accord, unlock the driver's door, then press on the fuel door on the outside of the car until it clicks open. For vehicles with a Walk Away Auto Lock® feature, you may need to unlock the driver's door and then press the fuel door to release it. 
You can watch this video to see how to open the gas tank on a Honda Accord: 38sModern AutosYouTube · Oct 17, 2022
Step-by-step guide

1. Stop the vehicle in a safe spot, ideally with the fuel fill door on the same side as the pump. Turn the engine off. 
2. Unlock the driver's door using the master lock switch or by briefly opening and closing the driver's door if you have the Walk Away Auto Lock feature enabled. 
3. Press the fuel fill door on the rear, driver-side fender. It should pop open. If it doesn't, press firmly on the rear of the door to release it. 
4. Manually pull the fuel fill door open to its fully open position. 
5. Refuel your vehicle. The 2025 Accord uses a capless fuel filler system, so there is no gas cap to remove. 
6. Close the fuel fill door by hand once you have finished refueling. It will click into place when closed securely. 

This video demonstrates the location of the fuel door release lever in the trunk for older Accord models: 1mNAUSYouTube · May 31, 2024
Troubleshooting

• If the door won't open: Ensure the driver's door is unlocked. If it still won't open, you may have to pull the release cord from inside the trunk, which can be found by opening the trunk and looking for a pull-cord. 
• If the door remains stuck: There may be a problem with the fuel door actuator. You can try replacing it yourself or consult a mechanic for assistance. 

Where is the gas button on a Honda Civic?

There is no single "gas button" on a Honda Civic; the fuel door opens either by unlocking the car and pressing on the door, or by pulling a release lever located on the driver's side, near the floor. For newer models with a capless system, you just need to unlock the car and then firmly press on the fuel door to pop it open. For older models, you may need to pull a lever near the driver's seat or find a manual release cable inside the trunk.
 
This video shows how to open the fuel door on a newer Honda Civic: 34sModern AutosYouTube · Sep 24, 2021
Method 1: For most recent models (2016 and later)

1. Unlock the car: Use the key fob or the button on the driver's door to unlock all doors. 
2. Press the fuel door: With the car unlocked, go to the fuel door, located on the outside of the vehicle, and press firmly on the back edge of it. The door should pop open slightly. 
3. Manually open: Pull the door open the rest of the way to access the gas cap. 

Method 2: For older models or if the press-button method doesn't work 

1. Check for a release lever: Look on the floor of the car, to the left of the driver's seat, near the footwell. 
2. Pull the lever: If you find a lever that looks like it controls the fuel door (it might have a gas pump icon), pull it towards you to open the fuel door. 
3. Check the trunk: If the lever is not visible, check inside the trunk. You may find a manual release cable, often on the driver's side near the lining, which you can pull to open the fuel door. 
4. Press the fuel door: In some cases, even with a lever or a manual release, you may still need to push on the fuel door to get it to open all the way. 

Where is the gas door release button?

The gas door release is typically a lever near the bottom of the driver's seat or a button on the driver's side door panel, but some cars release it by simply pushing on the door itself. If the standard release doesn't work, a manual release lever is often located inside the trunk on the side panel behind the gas door. 
This video shows how to find the gas door release button or lever: 55sFROSTY LifeYouTube · Oct 16, 2016
Common locations for the release

• Lever: Look for a lever on the floor near the driver's seat. 
• Button: Check the driver's side door panel for a button, often near the window controls. 
• Push-to-open: Some vehicles have a gas door that opens by pushing on it directly to release the latch. 

If the release doesn't work

• Check the trunk: If there's no external release, there's likely a manual release lever inside the trunk. This is often a yellow or red pull tab located on the side panel behind the gas door. 
• Check the fuse: A blown fuse can sometimes disable the electric actuator for the release mechanism. You can check and replace the fuse yourself or take it to a mechanic. 
• Consult a mechanic: If the release is still stuck, the lever or actuator mechanism may be bent or broken. A mechanic can diagnose and repair this issue. 

This video demonstrates how to manually open a stuck gas tank door from inside the trunk: 55sMorozov AutomotiveYouTube · Sep 14, 2024

How do I open the gas tank on my Honda?

To open a gas tank on a Honda, locate the fuel release lever inside the car, typically on the lower-left side of the driver's seat, and pull it. On newer models without a lever, unlock the car, walk to the fuel door, and press it to open it. 
This video shows how to open the gas tank on a Honda Accord: 29sDIY PintoYouTube · Oct 30, 2018
Method 1: Using the release lever

• Get inside the car and make sure it is turned off. 
• Look for the fuel release lever on the floor, near the bottom of the driver's seat. It often has a gas pump icon on it. 
• Pull the lever to open the fuel door. 
• Walk to the back of the car and the fuel door should be slightly open, ready for you to press and open it fully. 

Method 2: Pushing the fuel door

• Ensure the car is unlocked, as the fuel door is electronically locked with the car.
• Walk to the fuel door on the exterior of the car, usually on the driver's side.
• Press on the back of the fuel door, and it should pop open. 

This video demonstrates how to open the fuel door by pushing on it: 53sDIY Life TechYouTube · May 8, 2023
Troubleshooting

• If the fuel door won't open: Make sure the car is completely unlocked. If you've unlocked the doors and the fuel door still won't open, the latch mechanism may be stuck or the cable might be stretched or broken. 
• For older models with a stuck door: You may need to manually open the release mechanism from inside the trunk or contact a mechanic. 
• For newer models with a stuck door: If you can't get it to open, there is a manual release usually located in the trunk, or there could be a mechanical issue.