370z GAS CAP LOCK question !

Z11 · 03-02-2013, 10:49 PM

does anyone have this product for their car, because i know with the OEM gas cap, you have to turn it until you hear 1 click to close it and if you dont make it click, your dash board will show it as not closed properly and yuor maintenance light goes on as well.

so i was wondering if anyone has this cap or a different one because i dont want the light coming on.

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LMBmikeZ · 03-02-2013, 11:14 PM

really why not just make it click and then you will know there will be no issues???? The click is there by design

SouthArk370Z · 03-02-2013, 11:43 PM

What is your goal here? Are you looking for a cap that is easier to seal or a locking cap? (No real need for a locking cap as the fuel door locks already.)

Haboob · 03-03-2013, 12:05 AM

He wants to use a locking cap, but doesn't know if they seal like the OEM ones when they click.

SouthArk370Z · 03-03-2013, 12:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Haboob

He wants to use a locking cap, but doesn't know if they seal like the OEM ones when they click.

Ah. Thanks for clarifying that.

Haboob · 03-03-2013, 01:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SouthArk370Z

Ah. Thanks for clarifying that.

At least I hope that's what he's wanting, lol. I had something like what you guys said typed up and then I re-read it and was like, "Hmm, maybe I am wrong for once."

Z11 · 03-03-2013, 09:47 PM

haboob is right, i want the locking key cap, but i saw a video on youtube by nissan on fuel caps stating if it doesnt click it means you havent closed your cap properly and the maintenance light comes on the dash.

Z11 · 03-03-2013, 09:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SouthArk370Z

What is your goal here? Are you looking for a cap that is easier to seal or a locking cap? (No real need for a locking cap as the fuel door locks already.)

i bought my car brand new and the fuel door lock is malfunctioning, and im worried about the warranty, it says you have to do the maintenance checks every 3 months or by km, 3K-6K-9K intervals and so on. i doubt everyone does it every 3 months and ive only done it once since i bought it. and i dont do my checks at nissan b/c they rip you off and there fkn idiots from what ive noticed from my awful experience. so i dont know what theyll say about fixing it.

Z11 · 03-03-2013, 09:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LMBmikeZ

really why not just make it click and then you will know there will be no issues???? The click is there by design

i havent bought the key lock cap because i dont want to waste 50$+ once i buy it and it doesnt work, thats why i wanted to see if anyone has one already

DEpointfive0 · 03-03-2013, 09:55 PM

The dealer should replace it for free if it doesn't hold pressure

And Candian Tire should have a replacements too

djtodd · 03-03-2013, 10:06 PM

FYI, regarding locking caps. If you do get it sorted, the door doesn't open when the car is locked (at least on mine, I assume on all), so no need for a locking cap really.

SouthArk370Z · 03-03-2013, 10:08 PM

Since the 370Z has a locking fuel door, I'm guessing very few owners buy locking gas caps and you're not going to get any first-hand opinions.

I'd call the store you want to buy from and ask them if it is a "factory-spec cap with the click."

Z11 · 03-04-2013, 05:48 PM

"i bought my car brand new and the fuel door lock is malfunctioning"

Z11 · 03-04-2013, 05:49 PM

i guess no one has one..

JMac88 · 03-04-2013, 05:55 PM

If its warranty its warranty.... they cannot deny you warranty on your fuel door because you don't get your oil changes with them

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Z11 Banned Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: NYC Posts: 272 Drives: z Rep Power: 0	370z GAS CAP LOCK question ! does anyone have this product for their car, because i know with the OEM gas cap, you have to turn it until you hear 1 click to close it and if you dont make it click, your dash board will show it as not closed properly and yuor maintenance light goes on as well. so i was wondering if anyone has this cap or a different one because i dont want the light coming on. Motorsport! Locking Gas Cap, 03-12 350Z, 370Z - The Z Store! Nissan-Datsun 240Z-260Z-280Z-280ZX-300ZX(Z31/Z32)-350Z-370Z Parts Nissan 370Z 2009 11 Stant Locking Gas Cap \| eBay

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SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324198	What is your goal here? Are you looking for a cap that is easier to seal or a locking cap? (No real need for a locking cap as the fuel door locks already.) DEpointfive0 likes this. __________________ Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma

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djtodd Track Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Lexington, SC Posts: 932 Drives: 2012 Nismo TT Rep Power: 3398	FYI, regarding locking caps. If you do get it sorted, the door doesn't open when the car is locked (at least on mine, I assume on all), so no need for a locking cap really. DEpointfive0 likes this. Last edited by djtodd; 03-03-2013 at 10:15 PM.

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Haboob A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Surface of the sun. Posts: 13,159 Drives: '18 GTI Autobahn DSG Rep Power: 1387	He wants to use a locking cap, but doesn't know if they seal like the OEM ones when they click.

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Z11 Banned Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: NYC Posts: 272 Drives: z Rep Power: 0	haboob is right, i want the locking key cap, but i saw a video on youtube by nissan on fuel caps stating if it doesnt click it means you havent closed your cap properly and the maintenance light comes on the dash.

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SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324198	Since the 370Z has a locking fuel door, I'm guessing very few owners buy locking gas caps and you're not going to get any first-hand opinions. I'd call the store you want to buy from and ask them if it is a "factory-spec cap with the click." DEpointfive0 likes this. __________________ Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma

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Z11 Banned Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: NYC Posts: 272 Drives: z Rep Power: 0	"i bought my car brand new and the fuel door lock is malfunctioning"

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Z11 Banned Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: NYC Posts: 272 Drives: z Rep Power: 0	i guess no one has one..

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