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Question about locking gas cap

Old Apr 13, 2011 | 08:28 PM
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Hi folks

Do the locking caps available from Chrysler have tethers? I saw a JK a few days ago with a tethered locking cap, but when I called my dealership they said it doesn't come with one.

If not Chrysler, do you know of any with tethers?
Old Apr 14, 2011 | 09:22 AM
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they probably had an aftermarket. My jeep came with the chrome Jeep gas door. Id like to get the locking version of that. Some reason I have worries of some punks doing somthing to my gas.

Im sure canadian tire or an autoparts store would sell a tethered locking cap.
Old Apr 14, 2011 | 02:57 PM
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I suggest not getting the locking door but rather just the locking cap behind. We do live in Canada and all it takes is some moisture and cold and the lock on that gas door will be froze up. I take my locking cap off in nasty weather or when hosing the dirt off so the lock doesn't freeze.

Back to the OP.. I haven't seen any tethered locking caps..
Old Apr 14, 2011 | 10:22 PM
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I know national4wd carries the non locking door, they will sell you the locking one if you want it, but as JT mentioned above your looking for problems with our Canada winters and its locking device.
You always buy a lock gas cap and then buy the non lock door over top, keeps the snow and debris out yet you will have a much better chance of unlocking a cap being inside, rather than the door which is exposed to the elements.

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Old Apr 15, 2011 | 09:06 AM
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Originally Posted by bozec.75
Hi folks

Do the locking caps available from Chrysler have tethers? I saw a JK a few days ago with a tethered locking cap, but when I called my dealership they said it doesn't come with one.

If not Chrysler, do you know of any with tethers?
I got mine last year from the dealership and its tethered! The dealshiper parts guys arent that bright...I've asked a few questions about jeep parts and they arent really sure...However, they do tell me to order it in and if its not what I wanted that I dont have to take it.

Order it, I bet you it comes tethered! I even got them to code my key to it!

As for having to worry about snow and what not getting in there, I never had any problems with that. I was worried at first too and was going to get a lid to put over it, but I never had any problems and Im up in Northern Ontario.

Anyway, hope this helps!
Old Apr 15, 2011 | 06:06 PM
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Originally Posted by JTPhoto JK
I suggest not getting the locking door but rather just the locking cap behind. We do live in Canada and all it takes is some moisture and cold and the lock on that gas door will be froze up. I take my locking cap off in nasty weather or when hosing the dirt off so the lock doesn't freeze.

Back to the OP.. I haven't seen any tethered locking caps..



Very good point on the locking door. Never thought of that.
Old Apr 15, 2011 | 08:24 PM
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Yup...I don't know how many times the locking door on my Civic has been frozen shut. IMO the Jeep looks better with a expose gas cap...locking or non...just looks better on the Jeep.
Old Apr 24, 2011 | 12:57 AM
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My '08 JK has a tethered factory cap, but it doesn't lock. I chose to install a locking add-on top over the cap port, just to keep all the debris out of the indent. No trouble yet in almost two years. I'm still happy.
Old Apr 24, 2011 | 09:39 PM
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Just go to the Dealer and they can order one for you ,it can be keyed with your ignition key and also has a tether.Warning,the price can be as high as 65$ though.
Old Apr 24, 2011 | 10:55 PM
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Well, I guess going cheap keeps you from getting a tether. But, saving $40 is kind of worth it ;)
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