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Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by coehorn1, Apr 2, 2010.

  1. Apr 2, 2010 at 9:47 AM
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    coehorn1

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    The fuel door on my truck does not have a lock so I installed a locking gas cap within a few days of buying it. I walk out of the house last week and find my fuel door was open. Seriously crappy feeling.

    How hard is it to replace the fuel door with one that has a lock? Any idea what a junkyard would charge?
     
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  2. Apr 2, 2010 at 10:00 AM
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    Did they open your locking cap too?
     
    sirsaechao, Apr 2, 2010
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  3. Apr 2, 2010 at 10:05 AM
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    Yeah, did they get into the tank? I have a locking cap too. Twice I have found my door open, but my locking cap still in place. No sugar was put in, and no gas was taken out, so I was relieved :)
     
    asus611, Apr 2, 2010
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  4. Apr 2, 2010 at 10:07 AM
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    I'm sure it's very easy to install a lock. but I don't imagine it's gona stop anyone who really wants in. I can't believe people steal gas. pathetic!
     
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  5. Apr 2, 2010 at 10:07 AM
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    Don't think they make a locking door, just cap. If your cap wasn't tampered with, you are good and safe.
     
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  6. Apr 2, 2010 at 10:08 AM
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    i had a 4runner that had a locking gas cap it was the same shape but im not sure if it would fit ona taco.
     
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  7. Apr 2, 2010 at 10:15 AM
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    Sounds like a neighbor kid, not a fuel thief.
     
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  8. Apr 2, 2010 at 10:34 AM
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  9. Apr 2, 2010 at 12:07 PM
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    Not that I know of. Only thing was it just freaked me out.
     
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  10. Apr 2, 2010 at 12:11 PM
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    I would say you have nothing to worry about. No reason yet to go buy so Just For Men!!!
     
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  11. Apr 2, 2010 at 12:24 PM
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    A member PM'ed -- asked where I got the locking cap. I sent PM's to answer, but no messages show up in the "sent" folder.

    So FYI folks: Picked up the locking cap at Advance Auto Parts. It was an in-stock item. IIRC, it was less than $20.
     
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    locking caps should be under $10
     
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    NAPA and Advance Auto Parts both charge more than a 10 spot. You must have some decent prices where you live.
     
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    My 99 has a locking fuel door.
     
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  15. Apr 3, 2010 at 9:42 PM
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