Locking Gas Caps?

[Dmaskell92]

My A4 is missing the entire fuel door actuator, I assume it was broken and removed with plans to replace. The shroud on the inside of the gas door is also gone, so it might get costly replacing every piece I need.

The door stays shut just fine, but I don't like the gas door being unsecured. Call me paranoid, but can anyone recommend a locking gas cap that would fit my B7? I know the older Audi Fox's had them, but I doubt the threads would match a newer A4.

This would probably be the cheaper route. I would prefer one not easy broken into.

What do you guys think, stupid idea?

[DanKing]

Why dont you just replace the missing part?

This ...?

http://pages.ebay.com/motors/link/?n...362562&alt=web

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[80sGuy]

My A4 is missing the entire fuel door actuator...

...but can anyone recommend a locking gas cap that would fit my B7?

...What do you guys think, stupid idea?

Yes, very stupid. Just fix it. Your car would look much nicer.

[JPT]

My A4 is missing the entire fuel door actuator, I assume it was broken and removed with plans to replace. The shroud on the inside of the gas door is also gone, so it might get costly replacing every piece I need.

The door stays shut just fine, but I don't like the gas door being unsecured. Call me paranoid, but can anyone recommend a locking gas cap that would fit my B7? I know the older Audi Fox's had them, but I doubt the threads would match a newer A4.

This would probably be the cheaper route. I would prefer one not easy broken into.

What do you guys think, stupid idea?

No one is going to take your gas... My Dodge Ram has a 36 gallon tank, without a locking door or cap... Never had a problem. The part is cheap enough to fix, but if you get lazy, don't worry about it, you will be fine.

[9803audiboy905]

honestly if you are that worried i would just buy and replace the parts that missing and call it a day. that way its the way it should be! if you are still worried after that then i would consider a locking gas cap but i think that might be a bit of overkill

[Dmaskell92]

This ...? http://pages.ebay.com/motors/link/?n...362562&alt=web

It's also missing this http://www.ebay.com/itm/2007-07-AUDI...xTvXkg&vxp=mtr
Along with the plastic tip/spring that goes at the end of the actuator. Also I need the screw/tap that goes into the shroud...

Yes, very stupid. Just fix it. Your car would look much nicer.

Just switching to a cap that locks wouldn't change the look of the car... I still have a gas door cover, it just doesn't lock.

honestly if you are that worried i would just buy and replace the parts that missing and call it a day. that way its the way it should be! if you are still worried after that then i would consider a locking gas cap but i think that might be a bit of overkill

Thanks for all the help, I might try my local junk yard to try to find some of these things cheaper. I looked on YouTube and most locking caps can be opened with a common household screw.

[Silveravant]

The locking gas door can be pried open with a screw driver in seconds, very possibly damaging the paint. It's cheaper to replace the gas ($50 max?) than repair the paint.

[B72011]

Holy $hit....does that metal piece come out of that assembly? I saw a piece of metal the other day on my driveway! Same shape! WTF just happened?
Where does this unit sit?

[Dmaskell92]

It's located inside the trunk on the right side. Under the carpet/mat. It's by the alarm box if that helps at all.