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Title: Help..I lost the only key that fit my gas cap lock....
Post by: RACER111V on June 27, 2011, 09:47:44 PM
 Now how do I get the cap open.
Title: Re: Help..I lost the only key that fit my gas cap lock....
Post by: rktmanfj on June 27, 2011, 09:52:26 PM

Have you actually tried another key?

Surprisingly, the key to the replacement ignition switch I bought opens my gas cap just fine.

Randy T
Indy
Title: Re: Help..I lost the only key that fit my gas cap lock....
Post by: RACER111V on June 27, 2011, 09:58:19 PM
 My ignition key (aftermarket) won't even fit into the cap lock.
Title: Re: Help..I lost the only key that fit my gas cap lock....
Post by: rktmanfj on June 27, 2011, 10:05:10 PM
Quote from: RACER111V on June 27, 2011, 09:58:19 PM
My ignition key (aftermarket) won't even fit into the cap lock.

Sounds like a trip to the locksmith might be in order... probably want to take the seat lock in, too if you can.

Randy T
Indy
Title: Re: Help..I lost the only key that fit my gas cap lock....
Post by: Mark Olson on June 28, 2011, 12:27:22 PM
unscrew the Allen bolts that are on the outside and lift the whole assembly out , the one you can't get to will snap off and not really be a problem.  so yeah break it off.

you can now unlock the cap from the inside . take it to your local locksmith or get a blank and make a key yourself .

very easy to do using a triangle file and some graphite spray.
Title: Re: Help..I lost the only key that fit my gas cap lock....
Post by: carsick on June 29, 2011, 10:06:08 PM
I have a cap with key if needed, once you gently remove the offending unit.