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lightning



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Locking fuel cap
Or not, in the case of my new 90 Commercial

I assume it's the flap that's locked and not the actual cap.
Does anyone know
Is it possible to get this feature retrofitted? lt's a bit of a security issue in the places l have to leave the vehicle.
Post #974195 10th Dec 2022 8:30pm
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LR Nuts



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lightning



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Ah l see thanks

I'll just fit a locking fuel cap.

https://www.petrolcaps.co.uk/4020/land-rov...3-fuel-cap
Post #974204 10th Dec 2022 9:47pm
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Moo



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That’s useful to know. Thumbs Up
Post #974213 10th Dec 2022 11:38pm
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Nuclear Nick



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lightning wrote:
Ah l see thanks

I'll just fit a locking fuel cap.

https://www.petrolcaps.co.uk/4020/land-rov...3-fuel-cap


I’d be interested to hear how you get on with this. A while back I couldn’t find such a cap for the Defender so perhaps it has come available recently.

When I was looking I guessed I needed a pressurised system cap as the original cap has a warning on it to make sure it is tightened properly or a warning message may come up on the dash.
Post #974265 11th Dec 2022 6:26pm
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lightning



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l've ordered one so will report back when l've tested it.

Worth a try for £22
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LR Nuts



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.... are you sure it fits ?? ......
Post #974281 11th Dec 2022 7:13pm
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lightning



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Well of course not, until it arrives.

lt does say suitable for the post 2020 L663 diesel version, and you'd think they would have checked otherwise they will get them all back.
Post #974307 11th Dec 2022 10:08pm
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lightning



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Just to update this.

The aftermarket locking fuel cap arrived, and fits fine, although it's black and not yellow like the original.
Post #975163 19th Dec 2022 7:18pm
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LR Nuts



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I always carry a spare gallon of Diesel ....... which is in a Black plastic fuel container, I fill it up at the pump that has a Black nozzle.

WHY, is it my vehicle has a YELLOW filler cap ??

Big Cry
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J77



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I had a petrol Velar as a loan car and it’s fuel cap was black. 24MY 90 D250 HSE, Tasman Blue
Post #975173 19th Dec 2022 9:16pm
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haymeister



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Out of curiosity, is the theft of petrol common these days?
Back in London it was quite rare (I guess people are more interested in smashing cars and stealing watches)... and in Japan it's absolutely unheard of. 22MY Defender 110 D300 S in Pangea Green and Contrast White Roof
IG defender_japan "Hulk san"
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Nuclear Nick



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lightning wrote:
Just to update this.

The aftermarket locking fuel cap arrived, and fits fine, although it's black and not yellow like the original.

And you’ve given it a good run with no alarm coming up?

Do you know if the diesel fuel tank is pressurised?

Please could I ask a favour? It would be useful for comparison if you could post a pic of your original cap showing the underside and the seal. Ta ever so.
Post #975210 20th Dec 2022 9:37am
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