Gas Cap part two

[Last Car]

Hello again,

After getting an answer to my "where to put the gas cap when filling with gasoline" question I was looking at "TOOL PANTS" pictures and noticed that what I took for a "slot" was really where a part goes. I believe that this plastic or rubber part is what the "locking plunger" goes into to keep the lid from being opened, is missing. I locked the car, using the remote, and the gas lid still opens.....makes one wonder why it was never replaced? Is this a part that one can get without getting a new gas lid?

I guess it's just me, but I really hate when things on my cars are not "at the should"!

Thanks again for any guidance,

[whs]

Hello again,

After getting an answer to my "where to put the gas cap when filling with gasoline" question I was looking at "TOOL PANTS" pictures and noticed that what I took for a "slot" was really where a part goes. I believe that this plastic or rubber part is what the "locking plunger" goes into to keep the lid from being opened, is missing. I locked the car, using the remote, and the gas lid still opens.....makes one wonder why it was never replaced? Is this a part that one can get without getting a new gas lid?

I guess it's just me, but I really hate when things on my cars are not "at the should"!

Thanks again for any guidance,

I don't have your answer, but I did learn something from your post. I never realized that my car had a locking gas cap since it doesn't have a release lever. Go figure.

[RFM]

This black plastic part is available separately.

[kunkstyle]

Hello again,

After getting an answer to my "where to put the gas cap when filling with gasoline" question I was looking at "TOOL PANTS" pictures and noticed that what I took for a "slot" was really where a part goes. I believe that this plastic or rubber part is what the "locking plunger" goes into to keep the lid from being opened, is missing. I locked the car, using the remote, and the gas lid still opens.....makes one wonder why it was never replaced? Is this a part that one can get without getting a new gas lid?

That grommet that holds the lock mechanism always pops out on mine.

[RFM]

kunkstyle

Remove the grommet and close the car with the fuel flap open, you can see the locking pin now with the manual ( emergency )plastic cable connection. It is the connection point which push the grommet out when closing the car. Apply a small amount of grease on the length of locking pin and install the grommet in the RIGHT possition, problem solved.