For what ever reson my mini has decided to with hold access to the petrol tank. I havnt had the mini long and its only the second time ive come to open the cap and it just wont open, the key goes in but wont turn :sad: . Any ideas what i can do??? i dont want to start drilling the lock out as i dout that would be very wise
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Hope someone can help thanks.
petrol cap wont open, HELP!!!
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fairshepherd
, Nov 13 2005 05:29 PM
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Dan
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Posted 13 November 2005 - 06:15 PM
It might sound silly but you are using the petrol cap key and not the door key aren't you? The door key will fit in but certainly won't open the cap.
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Posted 13 November 2005 - 06:18 PM
i do that sometimes....easy mistake to make!
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fairshepherd
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Posted 13 November 2005 - 07:27 PM
ive tryed both keys just incase it's not that.
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Posted 13 November 2005 - 07:30 PM
Squirted some WD40 in?
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Posted 14 November 2005 - 10:01 AM
Try turning the cap the same time you turn the key, thats what I have to do with mine 
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Posted 14 November 2005 - 10:28 AM
yeah give it a jiggle whilst u turn the key, have to do it with mine. good luck!
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