Gas Filler Access Lock
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From: So California
1999 C43
Gas Filler Access Lock
Lock on my gas filler door is not working, needed gas today and couldn't get
access. After removing all the interior panels inside the truck I was able to
grab ahold of the lock plunger, but there is so little room I don't know if I can
remove the lock assembly.
Has anyone had experience with replacing this lock ?
access. After removing all the interior panels inside the truck I was able to
grab ahold of the lock plunger, but there is so little room I don't know if I can
remove the lock assembly.
Has anyone had experience with replacing this lock ?
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05 c55 silver, 98 Imperial Red C43
I had that issue. Its basically a small pump.
Mine got me so frustrated at a gas pump that I smashed it and left dents in the gas cap lid.
It eventually opened so what I did was lube it a bit and replace the lid with another matching color one lol. Never had an issue since.
Mine got me so frustrated at a gas pump that I smashed it and left dents in the gas cap lid.
It eventually opened so what I did was lube it a bit and replace the lid with another matching color one lol. Never had an issue since.
Thread Starter
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Joined: Apr 2012
Posts: 178
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From: So California
1999 C43
I had that issue. Its basically a small pump.
Mine got me so frustrated at a gas pump that I smashed it and left dents in the gas cap lid.
It eventually opened so what I did was lube it a bit and replace the lid with another matching color one lol. Never had an issue since.
Mine got me so frustrated at a gas pump that I smashed it and left dents in the gas cap lid.
It eventually opened so what I did was lube it a bit and replace the lid with another matching color one lol. Never had an issue since.
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Joined: Apr 2012
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From: So California
1999 C43
It's not an easy job, first i removed the truck interior liner from right side.
There is a very small access hole to reach the pump if you have a small
hand. Put a dab of grease on the end of finger and reach in thru hole and
apply to plunger rod.
Due to limited access I have no idea how you would ever replace the pump.
Anyways, that cured my problem.
There is a very small access hole to reach the pump if you have a small
hand. Put a dab of grease on the end of finger and reach in thru hole and
apply to plunger rod.
Due to limited access I have no idea how you would ever replace the pump.
Anyways, that cured my problem.
