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[BrianJ]

Arrived at work this morning and noticed the fuel filler cap (yes the bit that the ignition key goes into) was missing. Now I’m pretty sure it was there when I set off so it’s somehow fallen off en-route (!) Question is how do I get a replacement? I’m guessing that finding one I can use with the current ignition key in is going to be hard so has anybody got a recommendation for a replacement? It would be nice if it sort-of matched the car even if I do need to carry around another key for it. Cheers, B P.S. car is an ’03 tubby

[starlight]

Fortunately, any VX ignition key will open the VX fuel cap, they are not matched to the key number, and have a generic lock barrel Try ElizP on here for a second hand one

Edited by pjohn151, 19 August 2011 - 07:46 AM.

[ElizP987]

I have one for sale in my for sale thread, but I'm selling it complete with the outer surround

[BrianJ]

I decided to buy a new cap from Autovaux in the end. It comes in 2 pieces, the cap and the locking barrel. Problem is when I insert the barrel it doesn’t quite sit flush with the cap standing proud by a few mm. Is there a trick to getting it correctly assembled? I really don’t want to remove the key from the barrel until I am sure it’s ok. Thanks, BrianJ

[BrianJ]

Bump.......

[techieboy]

Have you fitted the circlip type thing that holds the barrel into the cap? When I swapped a barrel across to another cap, it wasn't flush. Had to apply a fair bit of pressure to get the barrel in far enough to get the clip on. Once that clip is on it seemed fine.

[Anarchy]

Never realised any key would open them, how much is a new one? Mine is very tight to open and close and I do worry the key may break in it one day.

[BrianJ]

Thanks techieboy – all done now. My (silly) mistake was not removing the little circlip before trying to insert the barrel. Once I did that it went together no problem at all and is now sitting nice and flush. Ta. As for cost the filler cap about £53 BUT you’ll need the barrel as well and that is around £13 (both plus P&P) from Autovaux. A cheaper alternative would be to buy a second hand one or maybe try giving yours a clean-up. BrianJ

[Wolfstone]

Mine is very tight to open and close and I do worry the key may break in it one day.

I had the same problem and the same worry. WD40 sprayed into the lock barrell using the straw attachment solved the problem.

[BrianJ]

One further comment is that my ignition key (2003 VXT) doesn’t fit the new barrel so will need to make sure I have the new key with me or I could have an embarrassing ‘out of fuel problem’. Will be leaving the new key in the car to be safe! BrianJ

[Anarchy]

Oiled it and sorted.

[Wolfstone]

Oiled it and sorted.