Gas Cap Broken

BryanJGold · 05-29-2011, 03:11 PM

Recently put a kicker L7 in my trunk. Its a strong sub so the gas cap keeps popping out. Then last night it wont go back it. I had a friend that had the same problem. We both don't know how to resolve it. Any Suggestions??

Glock 32 · 05-29-2011, 11:31 PM

Yes, I fixed mine with a paper clip. Remove the little boot and you will see how it comes out from there... push in tabs (that you cant see until you remove the little boot) while pullin out. You can probably order that assembly, but take IT appart and replace the broken metal piece with a paperclip fashioned to the same shape.

Use the thicker paperclip and it will be stronger than before.

Next, you'll should find a way to overide the latch so it latches fully with ign. on there is a module that someone came up with (basically a timed relay). I think that is on another forum, but I can provide details or a link later. I'll probably make something out of a couple of relays and a capacitor for timing.

Anyway, as far as that little switch, the paperclip works great in place of the piece that breaks (you should see how to fix it once you get it out and apart). The paperclip is not as likely to snap since it is not hardened steel like the piece you will replace.

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BryanJGold New Member 16 Rep 22 Posts Drives: 2014 M6 convertible 2000 e39 m Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	Gas Cap Broken Recently put a kicker L7 in my trunk. Its a strong sub so the gas cap keeps popping out. Then last night it wont go back it. I had a friend that had the same problem. We both don't know how to resolve it. Any Suggestions??
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Glock 32 Private 0 Rep 65 Posts Drives: 2013 F10 M5 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Yes, I fixed mine with a paper clip. Remove the little boot and you will see how it comes out from there... push in tabs (that you cant see until you remove the little boot) while pullin out. You can probably order that assembly, but take IT appart and replace the broken metal piece with a paperclip fashioned to the same shape. Use the thicker paperclip and it will be stronger than before. Next, you'll should find a way to overide the latch so it latches fully with ign. on there is a module that someone came up with (basically a timed relay). I think that is on another forum, but I can provide details or a link later. I'll probably make something out of a couple of relays and a capacitor for timing. Anyway, as far as that little switch, the paperclip works great in place of the piece that breaks (you should see how to fix it once you get it out and apart). The paperclip is not as likely to snap since it is not hardened steel like the piece you will replace.
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