GM locking gas cap Update with pics - Page 6 - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Supersport2011L99 · 01-12-2012, 09:45 PM

Yea it was pissing me off for the longest time so happy to have it finally free

StOrM TrOOpEr · 02-04-2012, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Russell James

The first thing you will need is your key code. The dealer that sold it new should have it on the invoice, or any dealer's parts dept can look it up if you show proof of ownership.

The key code should have 8 positions. The glove box lock cylinder only uses 4 cut positions - positions 5 - 8 in the cut sequence. That lock cylinder for the gas cap in your pic also looks like it is only 4. So you will be using positions 5 - 8 in the code, 5 being closest to the head of the cylinder (key hole end). There are Right and Left tumblers to be loaded on each side of the cylinder, left codes on one side right on the other.

That looks so close to the glove box lock cylinder, one thing that may help you is to take out the glove box cylinder and carefully take out the tumblers and springs to see what order they are in that cylinder. Then duplicate that order of tumblers in your new gas cap cylinder.

Once you know the key code, a good parts department should be able to code that cylinder in < 5 minutes. Shouldn't even have to assign it to a technician. $50 would be criminal theft. Or DIY it for free.

If you can dissassemble your glove box lock for comparison, may not even need your key code.

i just got the locking gas cap i ordered from maureen@rodgerschevy. i went to the dealer today to get my key code. they were charging me $50 just to get the key code. plus $55 to get the gas cap coded.

then the guy from the parts dept didnt even know if this would fit in the camaro. they are full of s*%^ !!!! i walked out and im gonna go to another dealer where a friend of mine works at.

bajamoon · 02-04-2012, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by StOrM TrOOpEr

i just got the locking gas cap i ordered from maureen@rodgerschevy. i went to the dealer today to get my key code. they were charging me $50 just to get the key code. plus $55 to get the gas cap coded.

then the guy from the parts dept didnt even know if this would fit in the camaro. they are full of s*%^ !!!! i walked out and im gonna go to another dealer where a friend of mine works at.

Shot a email to Patrick at GMAIL partshouse. He took care of mine

cmb74656 · 02-04-2012, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by nyrfan

I always shut my car off when filling up.

So do I. Every gas station I've filled up at has a sign telling you to do so. It may even be a state law.

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Originally Posted by Baba

Just one more thing to break your key off in when you're in a hurry.

I've never been in such a hurry to fill up that I couldn't afford an extra 5 seconds to unlock my gas cap.

To the OP: Thanks for posting this and the part numbers. I'll be getting one for my car. That's one less key to worry about.

StOrM TrOOpEr · 02-04-2012, 06:14 PM

so i found my key number - Z5***

when i looked at the instructions that came from the package, i read the chart but i totally dont understand how to do it

bajamoon · 02-04-2012, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by StOrM TrOOpEr

so i found my key number - Z5***

when i looked at the instructions that came from the package, i read the chart but i totally dont understand how to do it

I was lost to. Patrick knows how to translate it lol.

Wikedwil · 02-05-2012, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by KARBON

Sorry but i just use the key that came with my 10 dollar locking gas cap which is just as secure i'm sure.

Just buy one front STANT, had mine since '09. Putting it on my '12 now. Being GM does'nt make it better or more valuable. JMO

StOrM TrOOpEr · 02-05-2012, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Wikedwil

Just buy one front STANT, had mine since '09. Putting it on my '12 now. Being GM does'nt make it better or more valuable. JMO

the locking gas cap that we got is not directly from GM. its from AC DELCO that is approved by GM. yes, it doesn't make it it more valuable but it does make it better by using the same key fob for the car. thats one less key to worry about. smaller keys tend to get lost and misplaced. and the cap is not expensive. it's only $15. the only problem is setting the keycode.

CamaroDreams07 · 02-05-2012, 02:55 PM

Cosmetic maintenance?

GhostRS · 02-20-2012, 01:43 PM

Think ill be getting one for my car as well, thanks for all the info guys

nomadicdogg · 02-21-2012, 01:16 PM

actual GM part number for this is 22790846
it is listed as an export, prob avail from GM canada. With that number a dealer should be able to order it. I just ordered mine today.

Blade · 03-04-2012, 07:31 AM

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Originally Posted by nomadicdogg

actual GM part number for this is 22790846
it is listed as an export, prob avail from GM canada. With that number a dealer should be able to order it. I just ordered mine today.

Good work...I found it as well.

Stex · 03-04-2012, 08:01 AM

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...

EDGE_ · 03-04-2012, 10:15 PM

Picked up one of theses at the dealership. The P/N was 22790846 as previously stated. It wasn't too difficult to figure out the configuring the lock. It came with instructions and once you have the key it is fairly straight forward to configure. There are just 4 tumblers, 2 right and 2 left. Each tumbler has 4 options. All you need to do is try each of the 4 options in the first tumbler and see which fits best and then do the same for the next tumbler until you figure out all 4. Took about half hour to figure out and complete.

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nomadicdogg Drives: '10 2SS/RS Cyber Grey Camaro (sold) Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Western, PA Posts: 1,737 View My Garage	actual GM part number for this is 22790846 it is listed as an export, prob avail from GM canada. With that number a dealer should be able to order it. I just ordered mine today.

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EDGE_ Drives: 2010 1SS/RS SIM L99 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 153	Picked up one of theses at the dealership. The P/N was 22790846 as previously stated. It wasn't too difficult to figure out the configuring the lock. It came with instructions and once you have the key it is fairly straight forward to configure. There are just 4 tumblers, 2 right and 2 left. Each tumbler has 4 options. All you need to do is try each of the 4 options in the first tumbler and see which fits best and then do the same for the next tumbler until you figure out all 4. Took about half hour to figure out and complete.