Remote fuel door

[zeke2020]

My ‘87 mustang had a remote fuel door latch with the button in the glove box. Anybody else have thoughts of doing this? This might be a cool project for the summer. A neighbor a few years back was sabotaged when someone dumped sugar down the filler neck. There was sugar crystals left inside the fuel filler and on the sides. Most likely some kids.

 

[RAVAGE88]

I had a ‘93 LX 5.0 that didn’t have the power remote, but at the time, all the parts were available and I installed everything. As long as parts are available now, don’t see why it wouldn’t work.

MB

 

[zeke2020]

I had a ‘93 LX 5.0 that didn’t have the power remote, but at the time, all the parts were available and I installed everything. As long as parts are available now, don’t see why it wouldn’t work.

MB

The wife’s durango has a fuel door remote. Unfortunately when it gets about 20 degrees F, (we live in upstate NY) it doesnt release. I can hear the solenoid, but the door doesnt spring forward. I have to smack the door or use a credit card to pry it open. I may have to rethink this.

 

[RAVAGE88]

The wife’s durango has a fuel door remote. Unfortunately when it gets about 20 degrees F, (we live in upstate NY) it doesnt release. I can hear the solenoid, but the door doesnt spring forward. I have to smack the door or use a credit card to pry it open. I may have to rethink this.

Yep, I lived in AL and LA at the time, so never had that problem.

MB

 

[Patriot]

Once the thug prys your fuel door open you might have been better off with a locking fuel cap. This is a very secure cap. Just a thought.

 

[zeke2020]

Once the thug prys your fuel door open you might have been better off with a locking fuel cap. This is a very secure cap. Just a thought.View attachment 18447

I cant tell from the pic. Does that use a standard key shape, it looks totally round? ( at work and i cant zoom that well from my phone)

 

[Patriot]

I cant tell from the pic. Does that use a standard key shape, it looks totally round? ( at work and i cant zoom that well from my phone)

It’s a very unusual key not at all easily defeated - not a standard key.

 

[rhines81]

That's the ticket, locking fuel cap! I'm still trying to find one for my Kubota that sits unprotected on a remote property, so far no vandals, but you never know! Hoping that if somebody wants anything, they just siphon the fuel and don't sugar the tank!

 

[RAVAGE88]

Once the thug prys your fuel door open you might have been better off with a locking fuel cap. This is a very secure cap. Just a thought.View attachment 18447

Awesome. Any idea if there's one available for gas?

MB

 

[Patriot]

Awesome. Any idea if there's one available for gas?

MB

Maybe give a call to the number on the cap. I don’t recall seeing any listings for a gas cap. But that does not mean they don’t make them. ??

 

[RAVAGE88]

Maybe give a call to the number on the cap. I don’t recall seeing any listings for a gas cap. But that does not mean they don’t make them. ??

Will do, thanks Dude.

MB

 

[ECHO-24]

Will do, thanks Dude.

MB

I'm interested in a gas one also, hope they make one!