Gas Cap Door

[scarpezio]

I've seen this mentioned before and I thought it was true but it isn't: the key is not needed to close the cas cap filler door. I was in for my biannual emissions check and I had unlocked and left open the door so the gas cap could be pressure tested. I was watching the tech do the test in the side view mirror and was preparing to offer him the key to enable him to close the door when he just pushed it shut as easy as pie. I tried it later myself and sure enough, it just pushes shut like most normal cars. I have no idea why I never tried this before myself.

[Anita]

I think several years ago we had a thread about this. Half of us needed the key to close the cap and the other half just needed to close it shut to lock it.

keyless closure here

[thebear54]

Hey Irwin...
I know on the old '99 we still have to use the key to lock her up...it sounds like on the '00 and '01 they make a little improvement.
John

[mbeach]

I need the key on both of the '01s.

I am jealous of those who don't need it.

[thebear54]

hey...WHAT'S UP WITH THIS????
This is really weird.... 1/2 do and 1/2 don't :wtfg:
I'm totally corn-fused.
John

[kpaske]

It may not be quite a solution, but I think I've got the answer: it must be adjustable.

I know this because when I first bought my VX in 99, I could shut the gas cap door without the key. It worked this way for several years, until I needed to get some rear end body work. Ever since I got it back from the shop, I've had to use the key. However, they did not swap any parts, so I'd be willing to bet if someone gets in there and fools around a bit, there is some play in the way the latch goes together and it can be adjusted in such a way that you can close the door without the key.