GM locking gas cap Update with pics - Page 7 - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

djwilson · 03-21-2012, 12:22 PM

Thanks to the OP. I would never have even thought to look for a gas cap that would work with my ignition key if not for your post. The parts guy at my dealership was able to figure out how to code it, and it's on my car now. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

powerslave · 03-28-2012, 10:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nyrfan

I always shut my car off when filling up.

So do I and lock it because 90% of the time I go in the station for something too.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stex

You know that GM has a part in the filler neck to keep the hose out of the tank...pretty sure it is on the Camaro too...

Now a-days they just drill a hole in the tank with a container below to get the gas...

As a few people said, most people are worried about people putting unwanted things IN their tanks, not stealing gas. I can replace 50 bucks worth of gas, thousands of dollars in engine work, no.

...and Thanks OP, too. I'll be getting this set-up.

Stex · 03-28-2012, 10:50 PM

I am pretty sure that there is a screen in the filler tube to prevent siphoning of gas. You might ask your dealer repair shop tech. From what I hear they drill the tanks and collect the gas that way. A cap lock may move them to driil if they did not just bust it. I would not woory about it till I lost some gas..

Just saw your post on sugar etc in the tank...that can be a problem but very very rare...

DeAdMiKe187 · 05-30-2012, 06:51 PM

Just got this put in today. For those of you saying that the key needs to be kept in the cap before you close the cap up, that's not entirely true. Unlock the cap, turn it once (or as many times as you want), then re-lock the cap and pull your key out. When you close the cap, it will automatically lock. Now you don't have to have your key sticking out of your cap while you fuel up. :-)

meissen · 05-31-2012, 08:44 AM

Could a mod move this to Cosmetic modifications instead of maintenance?

The Stig · 05-31-2012, 08:51 AM

done

bajamoon · 05-31-2012, 09:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DeAdMiKe187

Just got this put in today. For those of you saying that the key needs to be kept in the cap before you close the cap up, that's not entirely true. Unlock the cap, turn it once (or as many times as you want), then re-lock the cap and pull your key out. When you close the cap, it will automatically lock. Now you don't have to have your key sticking out of your cap while you fuel up. :-)

Thanks for the tip. It's a pain to tighten when the key is in lol

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MMC · 05-31-2012, 10:18 AM

I just got one of these yesterday. I opened the bag and saw all the parts and panicked, then once you read the instructions it's not bad at all, took me about 30 minutes to assemble and install.

DeAdMiKe187 · 05-31-2012, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by bajamoon

Thanks for the tip. It's a pain to tighten when the key is in lol

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No problem. I wouldn't have even attempted it if my wife didn't say, "Do you reaally trust people enough to fill up with your key sticking out of the gas cap!?" So I thought, "There has to be a way..."

Spanky1 · 06-21-2012, 03:47 PM

Leaving your car running while filling up can also get you a check engine light! Always fill up with the car off!

yzark99 · 06-24-2012, 10:19 AM

I got one of these from my work for $12. It was fun (for me) figuring out the locking pin sequence. This has pins that go in opposite directions, which is pretty slick. This beats the hell out of the Stant cap, with it's lame ass generic key and single-side locking pins. No more worries about some joker putting sugar or sand into my gas tank, and it does lock without the key in it if you needed confirmation.

Outlaw_Nation · 06-24-2012, 11:18 AM

its a meh kit

GVA 45TH 2SS · 09-20-2012, 04:53 PM

I ordered one today from dealer.
At first they said they wouldn't sell it to me it was listed for exported vehicles.
But he checked stock at the warehouse and said they had them so he ordered it for me.
Has anyone had any check engine light issues with this cap, or is it a identical cap, just locking?

bajamoon · 09-20-2012, 05:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GVA 45TH 2SS

I ordered one today from dealer.
At first they said they wouldn't sell it to me it was listed for exported vehicles.
But he checked stock at the warehouse and said they had them so he ordered it for me.
Has anyone had any check engine light issues with this cap, or is it a identical cap, just locking?

Its a gm cap so don't worry. Have them set the tumbler when you pick it up. I have had mine for 6 months without a problem

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03-21-2012, 12:22 PM	#85
djwilson Drives: 2012 Ashen Gray 2SS M6 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Northville MI Posts: 41	Thanks to the OP. I would never have even thought to look for a gas cap that would work with my ignition key if not for your post. The parts guy at my dealership was able to figure out how to code it, and it's on my car now. Thank you, thank you, thank you! __________________ MGW shifter, SRP pedals, RX catchcan, CAI intake, Pedderizing (one step at a time)

05-31-2012, 08:44 AM	#89
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05-31-2012, 10:18 AM	#92
MMC Drives: CGM 2SS/RS, 1987 & 2014 Silverado Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Spencerport, NY Posts: 1,012	I just got one of these yesterday. I opened the bag and saw all the parts and panicked, then once you read the instructions it's not bad at all, took me about 30 minutes to assemble and install. __________________

06-24-2012, 10:19 AM	#95
yzark99 I run 2 catch cans... Drives: 2012 1LT SIM Auto Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: OR there Posts: 1,038 View My Garage	I got one of these from my work for $12. It was fun (for me) figuring out the locking pin sequence. This has pins that go in opposite directions, which is pretty slick. This beats the hell out of the Stant cap, with it's lame ass generic key and single-side locking pins. No more worries about some joker putting sugar or sand into my gas tank, and it does lock without the key in it if you needed confirmation. __________________ Overkill tuned • Air Scoop • CAI • VMAX PTB • JacFab Laminator FX + Extendolator • SOLO Hi-Flo Cats + Cat-Back Exhaust View my top 3 LFX performance mods and more: .

03-28-2012, 10:50 PM	#87
Stex Drives: 67 goat, 69 goat ram air III Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: South texas Posts: 1,443	I am pretty sure that there is a screen in the filler tube to prevent siphoning of gas. You might ask your dealer repair shop tech. From what I hear they drill the tanks and collect the gas that way. A cap lock may move them to driil if they did not just bust it. I would not woory about it till I lost some gas.. Just saw your post on sugar etc in the tank...that can be a problem but very very rare...

05-30-2012, 06:51 PM	#88
DeAdMiKe187 Drives: Black 2012 2LT Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 210	Just got this put in today. For those of you saying that the key needs to be kept in the cap before you close the cap up, that's not entirely true. Unlock the cap, turn it once (or as many times as you want), then re-lock the cap and pull your key out. When you close the cap, it will automatically lock. Now you don't have to have your key sticking out of your cap while you fuel up. :-)

06-21-2012, 03:47 PM	#94
Spanky1 Drives: 2017 2SS Summit White Camaro M6 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Little Neck, NY Posts: 312	Leaving your car running while filling up can also get you a check engine light! Always fill up with the car off!

06-24-2012, 11:18 AM	#96
Outlaw_Nation Account Suspended Drives: 1LT/M6 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Timbuktu Posts: 166	its a meh kit

09-20-2012, 04:53 PM	#97
GVA 45TH 2SS KNGTFALL Drives: 2012 2SS 45th edition Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: (Near) Charlotte, NC Posts: 1,533	I ordered one today from dealer. At first they said they wouldn't sell it to me it was listed for exported vehicles. But he checked stock at the warehouse and said they had them so he ordered it for me. Has anyone had any check engine light issues with this cap, or is it a identical cap, just locking?

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