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wholloway6 · 05-21-2013, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by chozn4service

Me and another local guy have had issue with the lock coming out which we thought was impossible once place inside and turned as prescribed.

I've put the key in and turned it and pulled and key with lock attached comes out.
Any solution or tip?

The only way I can imagine this happening is if the brass locking keeper was installed incorrectly or not installed at all. I almost put it in wrong on mine, I didn't realize you have to push it in pretty hard untill it clicks and snaps into place. Either that or maybe the whole locking mechanism wasn't pushed all the way inside the cap? Do you have a picture of what it looks like after it came out?

chozn4service · 05-22-2013, 07:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wholloway6

The only way I can imagine this happening is if the brass locking keeper was installed incorrectly or not installed at all. I almost put it in wrong on mine, I didn't realize you have to push it in pretty hard untill it clicks and snaps into place. Either that or maybe the whole locking mechanism wasn't pushed all the way inside the cap? Do you have a picture of what it looks like after it came out?

Don't have pic but if it happens again I will. I followed the directions to the letter and its keyed correctly as the key works great! I'll try to push it in further and turn it to ensure it's seated properly.

GoEagles88 · 05-22-2013, 07:56 AM

Does anyone know if this same install technique works on the lock cylinder for the glove box? Ours was missing and we ordered a new one. It "appears" to be the same setup. Just not 100% sure.

GVA 45TH 2SS · 05-22-2013, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by GoEagles88

Does anyone know if this same install technique works on the lock cylinder for the glove box? Ours was missing and we ordered a new one. It "appears" to be the same setup. Just not 100% sure.

I think it does. I believe it uses the same cut positions as well.

GVA 45TH 2SS · 05-22-2013, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by chozn4service

Don't have pic but if it happens again I will. I followed the directions to the letter and its keyed correctly as the key works great! I'll try to push it in further and turn it to ensure it's seated properly.

make sure you have a spring under the brass keeper as well.

someone reported having a bad cap in the last couple of months, I would make sure there is a groove inside the cap that will capture the brass keeper.

tcalh1 · 05-23-2013, 12:03 PM

I have the tumblers all correct and the lock works. When I insert the brass piece it doesn't. The brass piece does not click into place. Then when I put the key in the lock will not work. It seems that the brass is preventing the key from going all the way down. Any ideas?

tcalh1 · 05-23-2013, 12:10 PM

Nevermind.
I just found out that it helps if you put the brass piece in the CORRECT direction.

MartinK · 06-05-2013, 11:20 AM

Thx for the great pics and description. Done under 10min.

mc_acoustic · 06-22-2013, 08:48 PM

Just gonna post in this... Just bought one and want to remember this thread!

Ls585u · 06-27-2013, 12:18 PM

Thanks for a great post on how to do this...

I received my locking gas cap and used your post for instructions.. Made it very easy and pictures were totally helpful.

Est.July.4.1776 · 07-11-2013, 09:36 PM

Thanks, man... had it done in ten minutes, with most of the time spent cutting open the G.D. bags

Brendon · 07-12-2013, 12:10 AM

I bought mine from Maureen at Rogers Chevrolet, arrived quickly.

Thank you Maureen.
I got mine all ready to go, it took about 25 minutes, the hardest part was the brass keeper, I had to use some force to push it in, other than that the next step is to install the clip onto the fuel door.

papsz · 08-21-2013, 10:50 AM

Update, GM changed the part number to 23159210 and the charge also.....$87.92 list. I want to be sure this cap will work as GM has no app. for the ZL1. Thanks

rvnmaniac · 08-22-2013, 10:21 AM

Just check this thread and order the AC Delco unit. I paid less then $20.

05-22-2013, 07:56 AM	#87
GoEagles88 Drives: 2012 Camaro 2LT RS Convertible Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 31	Does anyone know if this same install technique works on the lock cylinder for the glove box? Ours was missing and we ordered a new one. It "appears" to be the same setup. Just not 100% sure. __________________ 2012 RS 2LT Convertible in Inferno Orange It's my wife's car. I just get to keep it clean.

06-05-2013, 11:20 AM	#92
MartinK Drives: 2011 2SS L99 RJT Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Germany Posts: 4	Thx for the great pics and description. Done under 10min. __________________ 2011 2SS RS L99 RJT and lovin' it

07-11-2013, 09:36 PM	#95
Est.July.4.1776 The pride of the CN Drives: '13 AGM 2SS/RS M6 & '70 Chevelle SS Join Date: May 2013 Location: Genesee County, Michigan Posts: 601	Thanks, man... had it done in ten minutes, with most of the time spent cutting open the G.D. bags __________________ "I've been working on the railroad, all mother f###ing day." ...and yeah, we hauled your Camaro. Class 1 Freight Rail Conductor - Master Mason - NRA Life Member - Tennessee Squire - Firefighter I & II Certified My other ride has 4,400+hp and corners like it's on rails... because it is.

05-23-2013, 12:03 PM	#90
tcalh1 Drives: 2013 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Daphne, AL Posts: 381 View My Garage	I have the tumblers all correct and the lock works. When I insert the brass piece it doesn't. The brass piece does not click into place. Then when I put the key in the lock will not work. It seems that the brass is preventing the key from going all the way down. Any ideas?

05-23-2013, 12:10 PM	#91
tcalh1 Drives: 2013 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Daphne, AL Posts: 381 View My Garage	Nevermind. I just found out that it helps if you put the brass piece in the CORRECT direction.

06-22-2013, 08:48 PM	#93
mc_acoustic Drives: 2010 1LT Limited Edition Camaro A6 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Winnipeg Manitoba Posts: 887	Just gonna post in this... Just bought one and want to remember this thread!

06-27-2013, 12:18 PM	#94
Ls585u Drives: 2013 AGM SS/RS 1LE Join Date: May 2013 Location: Washington Posts: 35 View My Garage	Thanks for a great post on how to do this... I received my locking gas cap and used your post for instructions.. Made it very easy and pictures were totally helpful.

07-12-2013, 12:10 AM	#96
Brendon Drives: 2010 Chevrolet Camaro 1LT Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 7	I bought mine from Maureen at Rogers Chevrolet, arrived quickly. Thank you Maureen. I got mine all ready to go, it took about 25 minutes, the hardest part was the brass keeper, I had to use some force to push it in, other than that the next step is to install the clip onto the fuel door.

08-21-2013, 10:50 AM	#97
papsz Drives: Crystal Red 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: North Dakota Posts: 20 View My Garage	Update, GM changed the part number to 23159210 and the charge also.....$87.92 list. I want to be sure this cap will work as GM has no app. for the ZL1. Thanks

08-22-2013, 10:21 AM	#98
rvnmaniac Drives: 2012 M6 ZL1. 2019 Altima.07 FJR1300 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: MD Posts: 665	Just check this thread and order the AC Delco unit. I paid less then $20.