has anyone found a locking fuel cap? - Page 2

GelflingEssence · 09-18-2018, 06:38 AM

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Originally Posted by hworth18

All you need is a jealous neighbor or some jackhole in a random parking lot to stick something in your tank. The fear is real and it does happen. I'd much rather have a locking fuel door than nothing at all.

If you are already living in fear I doubt this will do much to assuage your paranoia.

Biscuit.fr · 09-18-2018, 07:59 AM

It’s not only about the pin to lock the door, but also a new wiring harness going on EU cars to make it work with the lock/unlock remote...
Just ask if you’re lucky to find the good person the import export building team.

Nsxmatt · 09-18-2018, 08:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GelflingEssence

If you are already living in fear I doubt this will do much to assuage your paranoia.

Nailed it.

Stex · 09-18-2018, 08:32 AM

Even Low end Hondas have a locking gas door.

That said, I have not heard of the sugar in the tank trick in decades. They just key your car now.

the_swiSS · 09-18-2018, 08:46 AM

Fuel Door locks when I lock the car via keyfob. Maybe a Euro-exclusive feature? 2018 2SS EU.

drperry · 09-18-2018, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by the_swiSS

Fuel Door locks when I lock the car via keyfob. Maybe a Euro-exclusive feature? 2018 2SS EU.

Yes, that's an EU thing... They don't have the locking fuel door in North America

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Bad Anvil Garage · 09-18-2018, 09:59 AM

Well, he is in California.... so maybe just some simple velcro would be able to deter the moron who tries to tamper with his car.

Biscuit.fr · 09-18-2018, 10:17 AM

I’ve seen a small lock system, like the computer hardware disk lock one with a little key...
Not the best looking but efficient.
Top corner left of the trap.

hworth18 · 09-18-2018, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Wolvie70

And exactly how many times has this happened to you?

Not yet, but I don't want to give someone a chance either.

50MileSmile · 09-18-2018, 11:10 PM

Ford makes one that fits several of its vehicles - don’t know if it will fit other companies’ products:
https://accessories.ford.com/locking-fuel-plug.html

Stex · 09-19-2018, 04:23 PM

This thread reminds me of the old saying:
"Just cause your paranoid does not mean the bastards aren't out to get you!"

Unfortunately, Your car will be keyed long before junk in the tank. Having a wide circle of friends, I have never heard of this (junk in the tank) since the '70s.

If you do stumble on to a locking plug, 1. Never lose the key or not have it with you. 2. Know how to defeat the lock in case of #1 or lock failure (common on the old gas locks). Or just save the money for the repaint after it is keyed.

Xbrentx · 09-19-2018, 07:03 PM

Poor guy I feel yah it's not to much asking for a locking gass cap car wasn't cheap!

Nsxmatt · 09-20-2018, 07:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stex

That said, I have not heard of the sugar in the tank trick in decades. They just key your car now.

Because sugar in the gas doesn't even do anything on a modern car. Sugar doesn't dissolve into gas, only water. So it will sit and get filtered and you'd probably never even know for the life of the car it was there. Your engine won't get ruined, nothing bad will happen.

Stex · 09-20-2018, 08:52 AM

So what are we worried about. That was my point, not the junk used.

When is the last time Anyone has heard of junk in the tank? Anyone? Ask your dealer. They should have a better picture.

Oh and I have heard of tanks drilled, Usually large trucks, for the gas/diesel.

09-18-2018, 08:46 AM	#19
the_swiSS Drives: 2018 Camaro 2SS (EU) Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Zurich, Switzerland Posts: 113	Fuel Door locks when I lock the car via keyfob. Maybe a Euro-exclusive feature? 2018 2SS EU. __________________ 2018 EU 2SS - 6MT - Black GBA - Recaro seats - NPP - MRC Black Bowties - GM Fuel Door - Black Camaro Fender Logo - K&N Air Filter - Katech ported TB - GM Dark Tail Lights - GM ZL1 1LE 3rd Brake Light - HRE FF04 - Eibach Springs

09-19-2018, 07:03 PM	#26
Xbrentx Drives: 2016 camaro 2ss convertible A8 Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Whitby Posts: 100	Lock Poor guy I feel yah it's not to much asking for a locking gass cap car wasn't cheap!

09-18-2018, 07:59 AM	#16
Biscuit.fr Drives: Red hot ZL1 A10 2017 Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: MS Back to France (29) Posts: 804	It’s not only about the pin to lock the door, but also a new wiring harness going on EU cars to make it work with the lock/unlock remote... Just ask if you’re lucky to find the good person the import export building team.

09-18-2018, 08:32 AM	#18
Stex Drives: 67 goat, 69 goat ram air III Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: South texas Posts: 1,443	Even Low end Hondas have a locking gas door. That said, I have not heard of the sugar in the tank trick in decades. They just key your car now.

09-18-2018, 09:59 AM	#21
Bad Anvil Garage Drives: 2000 GMPPSV SS & 2017 ILE SS Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Bartlett, IL Posts: 547	Well, he is in California.... so maybe just some simple velcro would be able to deter the moron who tries to tamper with his car.

09-18-2018, 10:17 AM	#22
Biscuit.fr Drives: Red hot ZL1 A10 2017 Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: MS Back to France (29) Posts: 804	I’ve seen a small lock system, like the computer hardware disk lock one with a little key... Not the best looking but efficient. Top corner left of the trap.

09-18-2018, 11:10 PM	#24
50MileSmile Drives: 2023 2SS, 2018 1SS 1LE, 1993 Z/28 Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Midwest Posts: 819	Ford makes one that fits several of its vehicles - don’t know if it will fit other companies’ products: https://accessories.ford.com/locking-fuel-plug.html

09-19-2018, 04:23 PM	#25
Stex Drives: 67 goat, 69 goat ram air III Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: South texas Posts: 1,443	This thread reminds me of the old saying: "Just cause your paranoid does not mean the bastards aren't out to get you!" Unfortunately, Your car will be keyed long before junk in the tank. Having a wide circle of friends, I have never heard of this (junk in the tank) since the '70s. If you do stumble on to a locking plug, 1. Never lose the key or not have it with you. 2. Know how to defeat the lock in case of #1 or lock failure (common on the old gas locks). Or just save the money for the repaint after it is keyed.

09-20-2018, 08:52 AM	#28
Stex Drives: 67 goat, 69 goat ram air III Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: South texas Posts: 1,443	So what are we worried about. That was my point, not the junk used. When is the last time Anyone has heard of junk in the tank? Anyone? Ask your dealer. They should have a better picture. Oh and I have heard of tanks drilled, Usually large trucks, for the gas/diesel.

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