Petrol cap key

[Hewart]

G'day guys...
When I bought my FC wagon last month it didn't come with any keys...! (which might explain why it hadn't been driven for so long)
I took the lock from the passenger door and rang throught the code to the local locksmith. Next day she dropped down some keys which fit the passenger door, tailgate, glovebox and ignition.... ;D
Problem is it didn't fit the petrol cap....:-/
Question being, should it have fitted, and if not, what's the best way to go about opening the tank.... Is it possible to pick the lock...? or do I try and break it open...?

Cheers
Les...

[robbzfc58]

hi les    no  it shouldnt fit    your locksmith may be able to get it off if she does house calls
  trev

[customFC]

Hey Les.
Trev is correct. The locks were sold as accessories and keys did not match. If the locksmith will not pick it at home, drop the tank and take it to her. She should be able to pick it. If you try to prise it off, you will likely stuff the neck or break the back off the cap, probably resulting in half of it in the tank.
Regards
Alex

[ACE]

Hi Les,
I have had to get the locking caps off a number of cars without keys.
Screw a self tapping screw into the lock barrell and attach a slide hammer and gently tap it out. :o
Then you can open the cap by inserting a screwdriver into the the cap and turning. ;)
A locksmith can usually fix the barrell and key the lock.
Alex suggested dropping the tank but the locking cap will not fit through the body.
Hope this helps
Regards ACE 8)

[Hewart]

Thanks Alex and Ace...
I guess I'll see how I go getting the locksmith to call past. She lives only a couple-a-hundred metres up the road from me.... She's also after an FC wagon to do up and wants me to look out for one for her.....

Failing that, I'll revisit other ways I guess...
Cheers
Les....

[customFC]

Hey Ace.
I did not think about that.....DOH!
Thanks for the correction.
Good luck Les.
Regards
Alex

[mad_ozi_hunter]

gday
i have found that the keys for my house windows open many fc pet caps.cant say why, i have quite a few .if u want to give it a go tell me and ill send u one in post
m_o_h

[fcwgn]

I have an fc wagon and the ignition key unlocks the petrol cap

benno