petrolcap problem

[m787srj]

went toget petrol this evening as its on the red and the petrol cap won't come out.

any ideas how i can get it out, i've unlocked it, locked it, wiggled it about, pull at it and it still won't move.

[Craig855S]

I had this problem once, I damn near snapped the key trying but it eventually came out. Do you have a spare key? If not then dont try too hard with your only key. You could try destroying the lock barrel with a small flatbladed screwdriver and a hammer and then operating the latch inside with th3e screwdriver...but maybe even that wont work

[geordie_aaron]

had this on the morning of FITP at 2am AT filling station lol ended up taking a long/thick screwdriver and prizing it out and buying a £5 temp cap until i sourced a new one

[m787srj]

i don't have a spare key but i don't think it the lock i think its the cap

[SteveB]

i don't have a spare key but i don't think it the lock i think its the cap

 

The cap o-ring grease dries out. Put the key in and a pair of grips across the cap turn the key and the grips together and you should get it off without too much damage. Strip and regrease or buy a new cap.