Anyone have issues installing AA Fuel Door?

pjz1082 · 12-19-2017, 02:36 PM

Purchased one from a fellow forum member and it does not fit right. Wondering is anyone else had issues? I did a search and nothing really came up. I can get the door to install (after making some minor alterations) but it will not stay shut. It's as if the door is misshaped. Just looking to see if anyone else experienced issue. I already contacted AA just waiting to hear back. Thanks.

theCATALYST · 12-19-2017, 03:03 PM

Sorry to see that. Did previous owner have an issue with install? What minor alterations where made? I'll alert American Authority to check their inbox for your email.

radiganblake · 12-19-2017, 04:32 PM

I had the same issue and contacted AA who sent out a replacement

kropscamaro16 · 12-19-2017, 04:43 PM

purchased one? werent they free lol

pjz1082 · 12-19-2017, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by theCATALYST

Sorry to see that. Did previous owner have an issue with install? What minor alterations where made? I'll alert American Authority to check their inbox for your email.

The previous owner never installed it. It was brand new, still in the sealed bag. As for the alteration/modification, the tab on the edge was about 3/4" long and would not allow the door to slide into place. The one on the GM door is only about 1/4" long. I trimmed it and it worked fine but the door will still not stay closed properly.

pjz1082 · 12-19-2017, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by radiganblake

I had the same issue and contacted AA who sent out a replacement

Interesting. Thank you!

V8Snob · 12-19-2017, 06:15 PM

put the oem back on

kropscamaro16 · 12-19-2017, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by V8Snob

put the oem back on

lol agreed

17txcamaross · 12-20-2017, 08:20 AM

Seems there are some slight fitment issues with this fuel door. I needed to trim the tab you refer too as well. The only other issue I noticed is that you have to push the door closed pretty hard to get the spring push button to engage. For the time being I put a small amount of tape there to add a millimeter or two and allow for easy closing. Will be adding some type of foam tape over the weekend.

I am definitely not complaining needing to slightly modify a product I got for free. Hoping their other products fitment is better as I plan to purchase a couple items in the near future.

2K16SummitSS · 12-20-2017, 08:27 AM

I got one during their giveaway special, and it has some fitment issues as well. It will rub on the hinge side, I have to shift it slightly to avoid that as there is a bit of play. If I had paid money for it I might have seen about an exchange or something, but this is really just a temporary setup until I get around to ordering the painted one I want from River City. I might see if any trimming will help in the meantime.

CruzySS · 12-20-2017, 11:25 AM

That's probably why they were free. Small defect and they couldn't sell them like that othwise there would be a lot of unhappy customers. Can't complain if they are free I guess.

kropscamaro16 · 12-20-2017, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by CruzySS

That's probably why they were free. Small defect and they couldn't sell them like that othwise there would be a lot of unhappy customers. Can't complain if they are free I guess.

lol free is free

ndnashlenz · 12-20-2017, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by CruzySS

That's probably why they were free. Small defect and they couldn't sell them like that othwise there would be a lot of unhappy customers. Can't complain if they are free I guess.

Agreed 100%

Soleil · 12-20-2017, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by CruzySS

That's probably why they were free. Small defect and they couldn't sell them like that othwise there would be a lot of unhappy customers. Can't complain if they are free I guess.

I would ask them why they sent out not fitting give aways. Maybe you get a replacement.

12-19-2017, 02:36 PM	#1
pjz1082 Drives: 2016 Camaro 1LT Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 648	Anyone have issues installing AA Fuel Door? Purchased one from a fellow forum member and it does not fit right. Wondering is anyone else had issues? I did a search and nothing really came up. I can get the door to install (after making some minor alterations) but it will not stay shut. It's as if the door is misshaped. Just looking to see if anyone else experienced issue. I already contacted AA just waiting to hear back. Thanks. Attached Images

12-19-2017, 03:03 PM	#2
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12-19-2017, 04:43 PM	#4
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12-20-2017, 08:27 AM	#10
2K16SummitSS Resident Land Surveyor Drives: 2016 Camaro 1SS - Summit White M6 Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Henryetta/Tulsa - Oklahoma Posts: 588	I got one during their giveaway special, and it has some fitment issues as well. It will rub on the hinge side, I have to shift it slightly to avoid that as there is a bit of play. If I had paid money for it I might have seen about an exchange or something, but this is really just a temporary setup until I get around to ordering the painted one I want from River City. I might see if any trimming will help in the meantime. __________________ 2016 Summit 1SS 49th Anniversary Commemorative Limited Plutonium Edition - M6, Solo Axleback & !RearCats, Ultra-Rare Cloth Seats, Forgestar CF5V 19x10-285/35 19x11-325/30 2001 NBM Trans Am WS6, Wifey's Grocery Getter - Torquer V2 cam, Racetronix Fuel Pump, Yank 3000 Stall, Transgo 1-2 kit, TSP LTs, Magnaflow, Strano Springs/Koni STR.T shocks, 17x9.5/17x11 TTIIs, Ed Wright tuned

12-19-2017, 04:32 PM	#3
radiganblake Drives: 2016 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Andrews Air Force Base, MD Posts: 116	I had the same issue and contacted AA who sent out a replacement

12-19-2017, 06:15 PM	#7
V8Snob Banned Drives: SS Camaro Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: USA Posts: 34	put the oem back on

12-20-2017, 08:20 AM	#9
17txcamaross Drives: 2017 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Houston Posts: 469	Seems there are some slight fitment issues with this fuel door. I needed to trim the tab you refer too as well. The only other issue I noticed is that you have to push the door closed pretty hard to get the spring push button to engage. For the time being I put a small amount of tape there to add a millimeter or two and allow for easy closing. Will be adding some type of foam tape over the weekend. I am definitely not complaining needing to slightly modify a product I got for free. Hoping their other products fitment is better as I plan to purchase a couple items in the near future.

12-20-2017, 11:25 AM	#11
CruzySS Drives: 2016 Camaro 2ss Join Date: May 2017 Location: Annandale MN Posts: 588 View My Garage	That's probably why they were free. Small defect and they couldn't sell them like that othwise there would be a lot of unhappy customers. Can't complain if they are free I guess.

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