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| Naks Member Since: 27 Jan 2009 Location: Stellenbosch, ZA Posts: 2663   
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Yeah, it does not work like other vehicles.
I find the easiest way to open it is to hold the cap with one hand and turn the key with your other hand, otherwise the key turns the cap and you end up looking like a n00b with the petrol attendants  --
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31st Dec 2013 8:40am |
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| steve E Member Since: 06 Mar 2011 Location: Tenby Posts: 2073 
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I had to put my filler cap key on a separate key ring to make unlocking them easier. saves faffing as cant turn the lock with a few keys in the way. I do have a few keys on the main key ring mind. I just keep the key in the cubby box.
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31st Dec 2013 8:42am |
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| couplands Member Since: 31 Aug 2011 Location: Peak District & Cornwall Posts: 1826  
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I find it easier to unlock the fuel cap (quarter turn..?) then remove the key and continue turn the cap till it comes off.
I thought the key needed to be kept in, but since finding out it doesn't, the process is a lot easier. HTH cheers Simon |
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31st Dec 2013 1:46pm |
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| Laurie Member Since: 22 Feb 2008 Location: Sussex, England Posts: 2897  
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Replacement fillers are great.
You can leave them locked or unlocked. They even have a retaining strap so you don't leave them on the pump. (Guess how I know  )
Cost from franchised dealers - about 25 quid. |
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31st Dec 2013 2:21pm |
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| leeds Member Since: 28 Dec 2009 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 8582
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If the problem persists when you just have the fuel key in your hand, take it into dealer and get them to replace it under warranty.
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31st Dec 2013 3:55pm |
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| Gareth Member Since: 12 Dec 2011 Location: Woodford Posts: 1121
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+1  Turn the key, then remove it, then unscrew the cap. Much easier. Put it back on, twist until clicks, no key required to re-lock. 2021 Defender 110 X-Dynamic HSE D300 MHEV
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31st Dec 2013 4:03pm |
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| Diablo Member Since: 26 Oct 2011 Location: Basingstoke Posts: 335 
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I remember having to 'phone Ashcroft's up when I had their automatic PUMA a few years back, couldn't work out how to get the cap off. In the end it was a combined effort between me and the petrol station staff!
My one and only experience of using the PUMA set up. |
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31st Dec 2013 4:57pm |
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| custom90 Member Since: 21 Jan 2010 Location: South West, England. Posts: 20654
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My trick is to take the Defndoor and place it on my bumperettes steps to the rear.
Then turn the cap to best orientation for inserting the key, then unlock it and remove key. Then unscrew it and place on top of the Defendoor on said rear bumperette. 
Putting it back is just the opposite of removal. TheThunder Rollsπ¬π§πΊπΈ β½οΈπ’οΈβοΈπ§°πͺ |
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31st Dec 2013 5:06pm |
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| Cakey Member Since: 19 Feb 2013 Location: Cheshire Posts: 468 
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I just leave it unlocked
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31st Dec 2013 5:14pm |
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| Pam W Member Since: 25 Oct 2011 Location: North Yorkshire Posts: 1169 
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So glad it's not just me then!
As above I just leave mine unlocked! Our blog - http://landytravels.com/ Yorkshire Off Road Club - http://www.yorkshireoffroadclub.net |
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31st Dec 2013 5:26pm |
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| custom90 Member Since: 21 Jan 2010 Location: South West, England. Posts: 20654
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You'll regret it if someone siphons a full tank off for free for themselves.
 Highly unlikely to happen and you'd have to be unlucky but it does happen, especially on farm vehicles and HGV's TheThunder Rollsπ¬π§πΊπΈ
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31st Dec 2013 5:42pm |
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| sweepc Member Since: 19 Jun 2011 Location: uk Posts: 568
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It doesnt seem to matter if its locked, my 300tdi had its fuel cap broken off at 9 in the morning by work. Luckily they were disturbed and left with very little fuel.
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31st Dec 2013 6:07pm |
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| Cakey Member Since: 19 Feb 2013 Location: Cheshire Posts: 468
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At least if they nick the fuel , they leave the car
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31st Dec 2013 6:12pm |
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| munch90 Member Since: 26 Oct 2013 Location: guildford Posts: 3558
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I unlocked mine once and that's how it stayed !
if they gonna nick fuel rather they didn't damage anything on my van I put another cap on and leave the key in it under flap ( had to get another cap as key was the same as ign ) |
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31st Dec 2013 6:40pm |
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