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Author:  Liberator [ Mon Apr 21, 2008 8:16 pm ]
Post subject:  Mopar Locking Gas Caps
Given the high price of fuel now, has anybody tried the Mopar locking gas cap that is keyed to match your ignition key PART # 5016763AE rather than the small (2 key set) 5278655AB?

I was told that the TJ version will work with the Liberty tanks. Anybody try this?

The small keys look flimsy and may break in the cold.
Author:  SavageUrge [ Mon Apr 21, 2008 9:56 pm ]
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$60+ for a GAS CAP?! :o :o Are you serious? :shock: I picked up a Stant locking gas cap (P/N 10508) as soon as gas hit $3.00. It cost me less than $15. The key is durable enough, however in the cold, the cover on the key slot did tend to freeze up. I took it off and put a little WD-40 on it and worked it in a bit, now she works smoothly. My only complaint is that there is no way to attach my factory lanyard to it so I can hang it on the hook when fueling. It goes up on the roof now, and I'm afraid one of these days I'll have a brain-fart and leave it up there :oops: . So far so good, anyway *knocking on wood* :wink:
Author:  Jeepjeepster [ Mon Apr 21, 2008 10:58 pm ]
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I have the Mopar cheap version and its 'ok.' The first one I got from jparts never did work right and of course the dealer wouldnt take it back. I ended up buying another one so now I have a non working on and a working one. Im thinking about taking the one thats broken back with the receipt since they have a one year warranty IF you keep the receipt. The way I look at it, its not really cheating them b/c they sold me a cap that didnt work.

If they want to get in your tank with this gas cap they will. If I push down really hard on it and turn it pops right off. :?
Author:  Troysterr [ Mon Apr 21, 2008 11:44 pm ]
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Jeepjeepster wrote:
If they want to get in your tank with this gas cap they will. If I push down really hard on it and turn it pops right off. :?

Yup. Hopefully they'll see the key hole and walk away without trying. But if they do try, the cap is no harder to get off than a non-locking one. :|
Author:  Liberator [ Mon Apr 21, 2008 11:49 pm ]
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Troysterr wrote:
Jeepjeepster wrote:
If they want to get in your tank with this gas cap they will. If I push down really hard on it and turn it pops right off. :?

Yup. Hopefully they'll see the key hole and walk away without trying. But if they do try, the cap is no harder to get off than a non-locking one. :|


:shock: :shock: What? Is it just yours that is defective or is this standard on these Mopar 'locking caps'?

I need a Trunk Monkey to protect my gas tank!!!
Author:  Diggerfreek [ Tue Apr 22, 2008 12:48 am ]
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GO TRUNK MONKEY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Author:  SavageUrge [ Tue Apr 22, 2008 1:34 am ]
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Haha, I love the Trunk Monkey! I experimented with my Stant cap and figured there is no way to get it off without the key, unless you go to extreme measures of course. It "free-wheels" unless the key is used and even with my small hands, I couldn't get into the cap compartment enough to get a really good grip to wrench it off. I think one wold need to do some serious tooling on it to get it to come off, and no gas thief will waste their time - they'll just move on to the next vehicle! As far as security goes, I'm pretty happy with it.
Author:  Liberator [ Tue Apr 22, 2008 1:49 am ]
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Savage,

How long have you been using the Stant locking cap?

One of the things the dealer said when I wanted the Mopar locking gas cap that is keyed to match your ignition key PART # 5016763AE, he said that it may not provide a proper seal which may result in a Check Engine light due to a poor seal in the fuel tank. Was there any sign of this with the Stant model?

I see Stant has several models... how do you know the 10508 was the best fit model?
Author:  Jeepjeepster [ Tue Apr 22, 2008 9:35 am ]
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Liberator wrote:

:shock: :shock: What? Is it just yours that is defective or is this standard on these Mopar 'locking caps'?



This is the second one Ive had so I would think its not defective. Guess it could be though.
Author:  Albert [ Tue Apr 22, 2008 1:30 pm ]
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FWIW, I got the Mopar locking gas cap at the dealer. I think it was around $12. or so. I was afraid if I messed around with aftermarket ones it might start throwing codes or something if it didn't seal right. Anyway, I havn't had any trouble with it. The 2 small keys are a pain but I just put one on each of my key chains.

Like was said before, it's just a visual deterrent anyway. Some turd looking for gas will keep looking until they found an easier unlocked one to deal with anyway since they will probably be in a hurry.
Author:  Mariohh [ Tue Apr 22, 2008 4:13 pm ]
Post subject:  Good choice !!
I have those small keys since 2005 and everything it´s ok, don´t worry !!!

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Author:  Jeepjeepster [ Tue Apr 22, 2008 4:49 pm ]
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I just read on Jeepforum that you cannot siphon gas out of the kj since it has a anti-siphon valve(AKA, check valve).

This makes sense b/c I tried to siphon gas out of it for the lawn mower and I couldnt get any out. Got some out of the boat just fine though! :lol:
Author:  Liberator [ Wed Apr 23, 2008 10:22 pm ]
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Okay, I will try the regular gas cap then. Good to know if the cheap flimsy key breaks off in the cap in cold weather ... I can just push down to open it :shock: :shock:

Is there anyway to tether it to the door like the OEM cap?

In Canada, some of the stealerships want $130 for the cap which matches the ignition key and then another $50 to cut the key!!! You need to check around :evil:

That is like three tank fillups!!!
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