![]() | Home > Faults & Fixes (L663) > Defender MY23, and what the fuel tank closure is like! |
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Retroanaconda Member Since: 04 Jan 2012 Location: Scotland Posts: 2613 ![]() ![]() |
The fuel cap door used to lock on older vehicles but it was discontinued some time ago, due to microchip shortages apparently.
There is a usual anti-siphon trap so it will be difficult to steal fuel. |
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ruben Member Since: 04 Feb 2021 Location: ASTURIAS Posts: 99 ![]() ![]() |
ok, I didn't know about it, thank you for your kind response!!
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tonyp Member Since: 03 Feb 2023 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 80 ![]() ![]() |
My MY24 has the locking fuel cap, was surprised as no mention on the spec - only realised when locking the car when refuelling and couldn’t open the flap. Tony MY24 - 110 D300 HSE in Tasman Blue with White Contrast Roof. Air Suspension, Off-Road Pack, Towing Pack, Three-zone Climate Control, HUD, Cold Climate Pack, Classic Mud-Flaps, Fixed Side Steps, Wheel Arch Protection, Rear Recovery Eyes. Plus a few extras to keep the Cocker Spaniel safe & happy. |
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Retroanaconda Member Since: 04 Jan 2012 Location: Scotland Posts: 2613 ![]() ![]() |
That’s good. I guess they found a box of chips somewhere in the factory.
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Moo Member Since: 01 Oct 2021 Location: Bath Posts: 1254 ![]() ![]() |
My MY23.5 doesn't have a locking filler cap. I had to buy one!
![]() https://www.mudstuff.co.uk/products/l663-d...g-fuel-cap However, there are lots around. ![]() |
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Moo Member Since: 01 Oct 2021 Location: Bath Posts: 1254 ![]() ![]() |
Its not ![]() |
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TexasRover Member Since: 24 Nov 2022 Location: Paris Posts: 965 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
The anti siphoning is quite effective. When my Discovery 4 TdV6 cratered (and with it my love for the brand), I had just brimmed it with diesel. In an attempt to recover it I tried to transfer it out into my Defender Td5 - the one that has an engine that does not habitually crater - but I failed to do so, tried everything you just can seem to get down to the fluid.
Just to kick a man when he is down, the Euro 10k write off (this is France) left my drive with Euro 120 of perfectly usable diesel. Love the Discovery, had 5. 4 petrol and 1 with this POS engine. |
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