VW Volkswagen Golf GTI 5 Fuel Flap Open Actuator Solenoid Motor 1K6810773

Description

VW Volkswagen Golf GTI 5 Fuel Flap Open Actuator Solenoid Motor is an original component from the Solenoid valves group, responsible for the precise electric opening and closing of the fuel filler flap. Thanks to the factory-standard Volkswagen solution, the component works with the vehicle’s electrical system in a predictable and stable manner, ensuring ease of use and proper locking of the flap during daily operation.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 1K6810773
• Mark: Volkswagen
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 1K6810773
• Substitutable numbers: 1K6810773, 1K6 810 773
• Category: Solenoids

Purpose and function in the vehicle system

The presented solenoid actuator is designed to control the fuel filler flap mechanism in the fifth-generation Golf GTI model. As an electrical component, it operates based on signals from the central locking system or the comfort module, converting an electrical impulse into linear motion that unlocks or locks the flap.

This solution allows for:

• increased security – the flap remains locked when the vehicle is closed,
• convenient operation – opening is performed without the use of an additional key,
• consistent operation with other elements of the locking system.

Construction and operating characteristics

The actuator belongs to the Solenoid valves group, which means its core is an electromagnetic coil working with a moving plunger. When voltage is applied, a magnetic field is generated, which moves the working element, triggering the flap locking mechanism. Once the power is cut off, a return spring restores the resting position.

This design solution ensures:

• repeatable operation across a wide range of operating temperatures,
• resistance to typical mechanical loads in the bodywork area,
• easy diagnostics – if necessary, you can quickly check the power supply and the component’s response.

Benefits of using an original Volkswagen component

Choosing an original Volkswagen fuel flap actuator translates into proper fitment to body mounts and compatibility with the electrical harness and vehicle controllers. This eliminates the need for installation modifications, custom adapters, or bracket adjustments.

Key advantages include, among others:

• maintaining the factory logic of the central locking system,
• stable cooperation with original comfort controllers,
• qualitative consistency with other body components.

Condition and use in vehicle service

The offered element is a used part, sourced from dismantling, which allows for an economical repair of the fuel flap opening system while maintaining the manufacturer’s original specifications. This type of component is particularly useful in situations where the flap does not respond to central locking commands, remains locked, or does not close properly.

Replacing the actuator is a standard service operation that can be performed without interfering with the body structure, while observing basic safety rules for working with the vehicle’s electrical system.

Expanding technical knowledge and selecting related components

If you are interested in a broader context of how electromagnetically controlled elements work in a car and want to better understand how similar solutions affect exhaust emissions and engine efficiency, it is worth reading the article EGR: what it is and why it is worth considering used EGR valves, which discusses the operation of the exhaust gas recirculation system and practical aspects of using used components.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the body control area in your Volkswagen and need other elements from the same group, such as actuators, solenoid valves, or control modules, check out the available parts in the Volkswagen solenoid valves category.