We bought my son a 2009 Lancer ES Sport. The gas tank will not open. There's nothing wrong with the latch or cable, as that works like it is supposed to. I have read this is a common problem on the Lancer and something about a broken or missing clip. But that part is not listed for a 2009-up. So what is the fix for these models?

 

CORRECT, you need the spring clip on the left.

 

Perfect / Thats how to help the members

Hopefully he doesnt buy the piece on the right

 

So the 2009 uses the same clip?

 

I looked it up here & found this part no.

MR970563

Please check it for yourself before ordering
https://partsouq.com/en/catalog/genu...+LHD&f_market=

 

Yes, it is the same clip, It is placed in a different place on older Lancers, but they all use same spring clip. Your local Mitsu dealer should have it in stock.