12-23-2012, 01:31 PM | #29 | |
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turn cap CCW to unscrew. I usually start to unscrew cap then turn key back to start, then pull key out (before cap is fully released from filler neck.) |
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12-23-2012, 01:56 PM | #30 |
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Thanks! That's good to know. This locking cap works like a charm. Your directions were simply and to the point. Thanks a ton, and have a happy holidays.
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12-23-2012, 04:34 PM | #31 | |
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01-05-2013, 02:36 PM | #32 |
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Well my key was working within the lock perfectly and I pushed the lock into the cap and it still worked correctly. Then I did as the instructions said and that was to insert the key and function the lock 3 times which I did and the lock went all the way in into its final resting place. Key turns and all but the key won't come out. Did I fudge up?
Help!
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01-05-2013, 03:42 PM | #33 |
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where are you guys buying your gas caps? i've looked on some gm parts sites and they sell for $14 and free shipping but have a $10 "handling" charge.
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01-05-2013, 03:42 PM | #34 |
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Turn the key back to the locked position and you can remove it.
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01-05-2013, 03:46 PM | #35 |
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I got mine at GMPartsDirect and price is not my issue right now.
Now that the the lock is seated, and the key is in the lock, its not turning any direction at all though it was working fine initially. Glad I didn't stick on the refill neck. If I don't get it working right I hope a locksmith can at least surgically get my key back out, damn the cap!
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01-05-2013, 04:09 PM | #36 | |
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If this link doesn't take you straight to it, just search part number GT344. http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/raframecatalog.php |
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01-05-2013, 06:57 PM | #37 | |
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or I don't know if its possible, but did you put the sleeve on backward? Like I said I don't even know if its possible for it to go on backwards, but looking back through the pics there is a notch on one end and it may have locked onto the brass keeper... I would try to turn the key CCW while tapping the cap on a table maybe that will jar the key/ tumbler/sleeve free. If the tumblers are wrong or the sleeve is backwards you might as well count on the cap needing to be replaced Sorry I was at work 14 hours today no time to respond to PM's |
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01-05-2013, 07:29 PM | #38 |
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Believe it or not I just now got the whole thing to come back out, lock and all. Once I did that the key came came out of the lock. The brass locking tab is slight bent but that can put easily bent back into shape. Also the lock does work with the key now that it's out again. I don't know what's going on but I'm open.
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01-05-2013, 10:00 PM | #39 |
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thanks TCAT, just bought it
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01-06-2013, 02:22 PM | #40 |
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Thanks all and got mine working! Don't know what was going on but I lucked out in being able to pull the lock back out and re-seating it. Works perfectly and now to put it in place of the original none locking cap.
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01-06-2013, 04:19 PM | #42 |
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Wish the tether wasn't so dang hard! The one on the car came off, how I don't know but there is something preventing me from using the new one.
Anyone get past this obstacle yet?
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