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What/which key unlocks gas cap on 1996 Chevy Caprice (vanity)
The FReeper community | 10/12/2010 | Blueflag

Posted on 10/12/2010 5:40:16 PM PDT by Blueflag

I need to put gas in my dad's 1996 Chevy Caprice. He's in the hospital for a short stay. My brother drove my dad's car and tried to put gas in the car but could not figure out how to unlock the cap. We tried the ignition and trunk keys, and have not seen another special Chevy key for the gas cap. My dad (he's 88) is on meds that make him a little goofy so he can't tell us how to do it.

I am logged in; my beber is on stune; my sister gave the moose the cheese; and I'll go shower.

WHAT key unlocks the blasted gas cap?


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To: Blueflag

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7m0Q6lkN-FY&NR=1


21 posted on 10/12/2010 5:54:09 PM PDT by Raycpa
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To: GeronL
I think there is a retina scanner.

Nope, that is available on Jeep Cherokee's only. ; )

22 posted on 10/12/2010 5:55:45 PM PDT by EGPWS (Trust in God, question everyone else)
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To: 1rudeboy

LOL


23 posted on 10/12/2010 5:57:18 PM PDT by iowamark
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To: hosepipe

>> Pop the cap.. put a rag in it..<<

LOL You could be a redneck.


24 posted on 10/12/2010 6:02:20 PM PDT by CynicalBear
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To: Blueflag

If you have a decent grip, compress the cap at two opposing points on the side of the cap and twist. I haven’t encountered one yet that wouldn’t come off.


25 posted on 10/12/2010 6:17:08 PM PDT by fso301
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To: Blueflag
the key should say GAS on it...
26 posted on 10/12/2010 6:44:05 PM PDT by Chode (American Hedonist *DTOM* -ww- NO Pity for the LAZY)
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To: Chode; All

Thanks guys. My bro found the key marked “gas” on the other key ring.

G’nite all.


27 posted on 10/12/2010 6:48:12 PM PDT by Blueflag (Res ipsa loquitur)
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To: Blueflag; midcop402
Then again, there is always a locksmith for $60.00 an hour or so.

Because your father is not well, I'll refrain from my typical snarky behavior. You might call around to the various auto parts dealers (such as NAPA); they've likely had customers lose a locking gas cap key.

You might also go to the locksmith and describe your dilema. Through the years, I've had plenty of professionals offer advice and the use of tools rather than gouge me with an outrageous labor fee.

Good luck, God bless, and prayers up for your father.

28 posted on 10/12/2010 6:50:36 PM PDT by Grizzled Bear (Does not play well with others)
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To: I Drive Too Fast
If this doesn't help, you could try a screwdriver, but be careful how much vodka you put into the drink.

I don't like screwdrivers. Will a single-malt suffice?

29 posted on 10/12/2010 6:51:36 PM PDT by Grizzled Bear (Does not play well with others)
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To: Blueflag
welcome... glad you found it
30 posted on 10/12/2010 6:52:50 PM PDT by Chode (American Hedonist *DTOM* -ww- NO Pity for the LAZY)
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To: Blueflag

That’s great news. May you also have great news concerning your father.


31 posted on 10/12/2010 6:53:48 PM PDT by Grizzled Bear (Does not play well with others)
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To: Blueflag
Dads' kid putting gas in dad's car?

Unheard of!!!

32 posted on 10/12/2010 6:55:40 PM PDT by MountainDad (Support your local Militia)
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To: Blueflag
A brass desk key looks like the one you want. An electric drill will take out most tumblers.
33 posted on 10/12/2010 7:00:46 PM PDT by Domangart
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To: Blueflag

Need more info. Was the gas cap made in THAILAND?


34 posted on 10/12/2010 7:03:38 PM PDT by Shermy
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To: Blueflag

Oh, c’mon, there’s got to be a lever next to the one that pops the trunk open.


35 posted on 10/12/2010 7:08:11 PM PDT by Canedawg (Tricks and treachery are the practice of fools that have not wit to be honest.- Poor Richard's Alm.)
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To: Blueflag
It would be a small key, round head, about an inch for the male part.

If'n it ain't on the key ring you have, look for his spare keys or the house keys. Otherwise, it's likely in the vehicle somewhere.

36 posted on 10/12/2010 7:08:54 PM PDT by IYAS9YAS (Liberalism can be summed up thusly: someone craps their pants and we all have to wear diapers)
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Choose wisely young jedi. It could be a trap.


37 posted on 10/12/2010 7:42:06 PM PDT by Vermont Lt (We are so screwed.)
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To: Blueflag

My 88 year old wanted me to put a lock on her door because she thought her 94 year old brother was going into her room to steal her money.

She called me a couple of days later to tell me she could not find the key, and i could I get another one. Of course, I have four of them because I knew this was going to happen.

So I go over to the house and when i give her the new key, I see that the old key is on the little spiral band around her wrist. When I asked her when and where she found the old key, she looks at her wrist in complete surprise: Where did that come from?

They are 88. The key could be anywhere. Or wrapped around his wrist. While part of me is frustrated, the other part of me kind of looks forward to the day when everything has the ability to surprise me again.


38 posted on 10/12/2010 7:45:43 PM PDT by Vermont Lt (We are so screwed.)
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To: Blueflag

A Sawzall would work.


39 posted on 10/12/2010 7:48:25 PM PDT by HereInTheHeartland (Add some short, faux intellectual phrase here:)
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To: andy58-in-nh
I had a similar problem about 10 years ago.
 
One of these
 
 

Solved my problem is less than 5 seconds.

40 posted on 10/13/2010 8:17:36 AM PDT by Responsibility2nd (Yes, as a matter of fact, what you do in your bedroom IS my business.)
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