I bought a used truck that has locking fuel caps, dealer only gave me one key and the pass side cap is locked. The key they gave me is not the key to the cap . I have only been filling the drivers side but thats getting old and boring.
Suggestions ? How can I unlock or get that cap off?
As always Thx in advance for the help.
lost key to locking fuel cap
Discussion in 'Trucks [ Eighteen Wheelers ]' started by 281ric, Jan 4, 2014.
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A Locksmith can make you a key, send the bill to the dealer.
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Big pair of channel locks works on some types. Had to do it on a truck I recovered for my previous employer. That was on a kw.
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Before you pay a locksmith, run back to the dealer. There are not many keys for those locks. If they have the same brand on other trucks there, the keys are probably all the same. Or if you see someone at a truck stop that had the same looking caps, ask if he's try to unlock it for you.
We buy all our locking caps from Peterbilt or Kenworth dealers and they are all keyed alike. I do not specify keyed alike. They're expensive buggers, but we have so many all the same that I don't want to change brands, I like 1 key fitting all of our trucks. -
i used a pipe wrench once. but i would go to the dealer
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Thx to all for suggestions.
I live in Houston and bought it in MO and dont plan on going back anytime soon. I guess Ill try to muscle it out -
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