Filler-cap problem...

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Zed-dan
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Filler-cap problem...

Post by Zed-dan »

Odd question, but when my Zed is locked, the fuel filler cap doesn't lock...

Help?
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Brian4
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Re: Filler-cap problem...

Post by Brian4 »

It could just be that the little plunger that lock is sticking. Try locking the car with the cover open and you should see the plunger move. Not sure how you access it if you need to repair. Try some silicon lubricant spray and it might free off.
The alternative is the fuel cover is damaged and nothing for the plunger to locate into.

Diagram here
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do ... g=41&fg=25
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Lexybhoy
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Re: Filler-cap problem...

Post by Lexybhoy »

I assume it's only the facelift models that lock ????, as my pre-facelift 2.8 doesn't but does have a locking cap within the flap.
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pingu
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Re: Filler-cap problem...

Post by pingu »

Zed-dan wrote:Odd question, but when my Zed is locked, the fuel filler cap doesn't lock...

Help?
I assume you mean flap and not cap.

Did it ever lock? Do you have a key slot in the filler cap (not flap)?
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Rafolian
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Re: Filler-cap problem...

Post by Rafolian »

My pre- facelift 2.8 doesn't lock either!
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BladeRunner919
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Re: Filler-cap problem...

Post by BladeRunner919 »

Z3 either have a flap which locks with the central locking, or a cap which locks with the key. If your cap locks, then the flap doesn't.
johnz3
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Re: Filler-cap problem...

Post by johnz3 »

My 3.0i sports cap locks when I lock the car
Zed-dan
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Re: Filler-cap problem...

Post by Zed-dan »

Yes, i meant the flap. The cap has no keyhole and simply twists off.. when i lock the car with the flap open the locking plug? doesn't move. :/
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Mike Fishwick
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Re: Filler-cap problem...

Post by Mike Fishwick »

You are better off without a locking fuel flap - if the low life cannot easily open it to syphon your fuel they will use a crowbar - doing damage which costs a lot more than a few gallon of petrol! If they do not have a cowbar they often bash a hole in the fuel tank - and on a Z3 a new tank means the removal of the rear suspension . . .

Locking fuel flaps are just more junk which you do not need.
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Brian4
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Re: Filler-cap problem...

Post by Brian4 »

Zed-dan only asked 'Odd question, but when my Zed is locked, the fuel filler cap doesn't lock...' so we were answering his question and not the morals of locking fuel flap/caps

Anti siphon filler pipes deter most thieves and getting under the car to bash a hole is a lot of trouble far easier to drill with modern cordless.

The z3 is not the only car to have the tank trapped by the subframe as the fuel tank is on of the first items fitted to a car body after the brake and fuel lines during production
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pingu
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Re: Filler-cap problem...

Post by pingu »

The little pin could be broken, or the catch could be broken, or the electrics are duff. Personally, I would get a locking cap and not worry about the flap not locking.
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Cooper01
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Re: Filler-cap problem...

Post by Cooper01 »

Have a look under the boot carpet {RHS} and ensure that the electrical connection is connected. When I bought my car someone had disconnected it, now it is working. Two months later another forum member had exactly the same problem and solution!

let us know how you progress.

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Gazza
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Re: Filler-cap problem...

Post by Gazza »

Brian4 wrote:It could just be that the little plunger that lock is sticking. Try locking the car with the cover open and you should see the plunger move. Try some silicon lubricant spray and it might free off.
Diagram here
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do ... g=41&fg=25

+1 on this
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