How to remove locking gas cap?

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Nov 5, 2013 | 12:22 AM

DieHardChief

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How to remove locking gas cap?

Whats the best way to remove a locking gas cap, I bought 2 new ones to install and didnt realize the rear tank has one on there but I know the key for that cap didn't come with the truck when I bought it, I'll def have to check around in the nuts/bolts pile though, just in case...

Anyway whats the best way to get it off without damaging anything.

Thanks.

Nov 5, 2013 | 03:04 AM

co425

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Take her to a competent lock smith. Should be able to make you a key for around $20.00.

Nov 5, 2013 | 06:57 AM

rogue40

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The key is probably in the ashtray.

Nov 5, 2013 | 07:58 AM

Wbruiser2

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If it's plastic, you can pry the cover off and then pop the cylinder out. The plastic types only keep honest people honest. If it's metal, I don't know..

Nov 5, 2013 | 09:02 AM

84espy

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Originally Posted by miketaheny

If it's plastic, you can pry the cover off and then pop the cylinder out. The plastic types only keep honest people honest. If it's metal, I don't know..

I have punched through a metal cap with a straight screwdriver and used that as a key before

Nov 5, 2013 | 09:08 AM

rogue40

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If the key isn't in the ashtray then you may be able to get to the lock tabs from underneath. I don't know if you can see in there well enough to do this but I'd try anyway.
Pull the rubber filler neck hose from the filler tube. With a long screwdriver reach up into the filler tube and release the locking tabs. It might help to have someone pull the cap out as you do this.
I might also be possible to remove the filler neck from the bed to get at the back side of the cap.