2009 Sport - Gas Cap Door Doesn't Lock ?
#1
2009 Sport - Gas Cap Door Doesn't Lock ?
Does anyone know where to find a locking gas cap for my 2009 Sport?
Just went to fill the car up for the first time and was shocked that the gas cap door didn't lock? Why didn't they put a door release inside the car like on most other Honda models? Someone really dropped the ball on this one!
Any help will be greatly appreciated.
Just went to fill the car up for the first time and was shocked that the gas cap door didn't lock? Why didn't they put a door release inside the car like on most other Honda models? Someone really dropped the ball on this one!
Any help will be greatly appreciated.
#3
agreed!
Does anyone know where to find a locking gas cap for my 2009 Sport?
Just went to fill the car up for the first time and was shocked that the gas cap door didn't lock? Why didn't they put a door release inside the car like on most other Honda models? Someone really dropped the ball on this one!
Any help will be greatly appreciated.
Just went to fill the car up for the first time and was shocked that the gas cap door didn't lock? Why didn't they put a door release inside the car like on most other Honda models? Someone really dropped the ball on this one!
Any help will be greatly appreciated.
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There is no inside release for the hatch, either. Both involve cables, so I suppose there is a price point involved. I haven't bothered with the locking cap - I figure it's going to be too much trouble to siphon unless you are getting more than 6 gallons (assuming my tank isn't 100% full). I'd think people will go after a large SUV or pick-up with big tanks.
#6
If you look at the inside of the fuel cap "hatch", there is a catch molded into it. And on the vehicle side, opposite from this catch, is a small panel. I haven't looked inside, but it looks like it MIGHT be possible to add some sort of cable driven pin that would lock the hatch closed. Maybe Honda is planning this on the next model year.
#7
I have tried siphoning gas (didn't feel like going out to getting gas for the mower) out of my 08 with a full tank and I can only get about half a gallon out before sucking air. I worked at the hose for a good five minutes trying to get more, but nothing. I was using a 3/8 inch clear line and it has to go in about 3 feet to hit the tank. The filler neck has quite a few twists and it is hard to get the hose down far enought to get any. I don't know if it is worth it to get a locking cap.
#9
You are right. I wasn't thinking in that direction. Missing gas and you are out a few dollars. Something gets thru the gas filter or gumms up the whole tank and you are out big bucks.
However, In my younger days (about 20 years ago) I can see myself telling the officer:
"So I was walking down the road and had to go realy bad. There is a tree, a fence... No wait, I know, I will pee in this guys gas tank!"
However, In my younger days (about 20 years ago) I can see myself telling the officer:
"So I was walking down the road and had to go realy bad. There is a tree, a fence... No wait, I know, I will pee in this guys gas tank!"
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I have tried siphoning gas (didn't feel like going out to getting gas for the mower) out of my 08 with a full tank and I can only get about half a gallon out before sucking air. I worked at the hose for a good five minutes trying to get more, but nothing. I was using a 3/8 inch clear line and it has to go in about 3 feet to hit the tank. The filler neck has quite a few twists and it is hard to get the hose down far enought to get any. I don't know if it is worth it to get a locking cap.
#13
Bumping because I filled my tank up for the first time today, and after fumbling around the inside of my car for several minutes searching for the release, realized there was none, and that the gas cap didn't even lock.
My concern is vandalism as well. Any new developments on this front since the last post from September of '08?
How do you guys feel about this?
#14
There are several threads about this in the 2nd gen forum. Some have had luck with aftermarket gas caps others have had luck with the Honda Element gas cap. I personally tried the 07-08 Fit locking gas cap with no luck.
Bumping because I filled my tank up for the first time today, and after fumbling around the inside of my car for several minutes searching for the release, realized there was none, and that the gas cap didn't even lock.
My concern is vandalism as well. Any new developments on this front since the last post from September of '08?
How do you guys feel about this?
My concern is vandalism as well. Any new developments on this front since the last post from September of '08?
How do you guys feel about this?
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