locking filler cap LOCKED?

[renault4]

My key for the filler cap has snapped,fortunatley I filled up yesterday and only do about 300 mile a month

still, I dont wanr to become complacent, so any ideas how to

a) get the locked fuel filler cap off

b) get the lock barrel off so that I replace it

F)use the filler cap if I can't replace the lock

All sugestions welcome

[petethepilot]

if there is any lenght of the key visible, try soaking the key/barrel with WD40 or similar and try to turn the key with sharp-nose pliers. If not, then you will have to drill that barrel out and get a new one.

[outdoor_ian]

Is the key/ barrel partially turned?

If the key has snaped and the barrel hasn't been turned you may extract the remaining part of the key with a strong magnet. Worked for me in the past.

[renault4]

the key snapped and then came out with the key and then fell in the snow and then dissapeared

so, no bit of key, no partial turn, no magnet required just, how do I get the filler cap off?

[landrover598]

I smashed the lock out of mine when it jammed, with a large flat screwdriver, quite easy even for a LR pretend lock

[petethepilot]

Like I said, drill the lock out. Then the cap remains good for the new lock, don´t just smash it with the screwdriver or something...

[Guest noggy]

if you just weg in a screw driver they are easily opened

[ajh]

I find most joke locks will open if I try the keys on my "big ring of obsolete keys" and jiggle a bit. If you snapped a key though you will want to wd40 it in advance. A bump key should also work if you can get someone to make you one.

[SacredDog]

Like I said, drill the lock out. Then the cap remains good for the new lock, don´t just smash it with the screwdriver or something...

I had something broken off in mine (I presume from a failed attempt to unlock the cap to nick my petrol), the barrel was pretty mangled up. I found that with careful use of a Dremmel with the round ended bit in it,I could remove enough of the lock internals, such that any key/screwdriver would open it.

Colin.

[Bigwood]

A warning from my time at the roadside. Dont be too agresive with removing the old lock, bits could drop down into the tank. Sounds inprobable but it has hapened. I have managed to get a broken key out ocasionaly but you have to be very lucky. New locks are quite cheap but you end up with another key just for youre filler cap.Good luck.

[flocks]

hi mate i used to be a locksmith and if you go to or ring up your local auto locksmith he can cut a new key for you using the code stamped on the key head.

good luck

[Mo Murphy]

Is this the only known case of an effective land rover lock ?

I always find a butter knife or teaspoon will open any land rover lock

Mo

[headhunter]

Mo

Let's hope nobody tries that out on your's!

John

[Mo Murphy]

No John, mine is a special aftermarket high security locking system which uses a fish slice, a tool missing from most criminals lock picking kits

However, I plan to fit doors in the near future

Mo

[AndyEvans]

also can try just turning the cap with a pair of water pump pliers. mine came undone and after straightning the piece on the bottom works perfectly well still.

[Cat_J]

I have separate keys for my doors and filler cap but the door key opens the filler cap with enough wiggling. I once got a friends pug going with a screw driver in the ignition barrel when he broke the key in the door, if that works then surely you can do the same with the filler cap on a defender.