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bolampau

Member Since: 13 Jan 2012
Location: Lincolnshire
Posts: 6

Lockable fuel cap for FL2

Hi Folks,
I've been looking on eBay for the above but can only find them for FL1........will these fit?
Thanks,
Paul

16th Jan 2012 2:49 pm

seagull1

Member Since: 23 Jan 2011
Location: Loughborough
Posts: 326

2007 Freelander 2 TD4 GS Auto Sumatra Black

In a word - no, as fl1 is an external cap fitted (locked in place) with the ignition key and the fl2 screws in behind a door.

Richard FL2 07 TD4 GS Auto
Ex 02 TD4 Auto

16th Jan 2012 3:11 pm

npinks

Member Since: 28 Jun 2007
Location: Ls25
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The filler flap is locked when you lock the car too

16th Jan 2012 3:17 pm

MartynB

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2009 Freelander 2 TD4 GS Auto Zermatt Silver

npinks wrote:
The filler flap is locked when you lock the car too

Is the filler flap part of the alarm circuit in case some pikey gents decide they want to open the tank ? and does anybody know if it is fitted with an anti-syphon ? 2009 GS Auto Zermatt Silver - Sold June 21 after 10 years of ownership

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16th Jan 2012 3:35 pm

npinks

Member Since: 28 Jun 2007
Location: Ls25
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no, i don't think it is, its just a flimsy solenoid that pushes out a bar in to the plastic hole on the flap

probably pry it open with a wet haddock if you wanted, having a locking cap inside might be a good option if one is worried

16th Jan 2012 3:58 pm

bolampau

Member Since: 13 Jan 2012
Location: Lincolnshire
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npinks wrote:
no, i don't think it is, its just a flimsy solenoid that pushes out a bar in to the plastic hole on the flap

probably pry it open with a wet haddock if you wanted, having a locking cap inside might be a good option if one is worried

My old Disco 1 had a similar lockable door but I managed to get a lockable fuel cap to beef up the security......was hoping to do same with FL2 if a locking cap was available.

16th Jan 2012 4:58 pm

bigalf1961

Member Since: 14 Mar 2011
Location: manchester
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2011 Freelander 2 TD4_e XS Manual Lago Grey

my2011 vehicles have an wrong fuel device where two flaps close the fuel tank neck off i think this works by the size of the nozel put into the filler neck i weather it would detect a syphon hose i dont know but if they want it a good sharp object will go through the plastic tank rainy-city
xs

16th Jan 2012 5:03 pm

simont

Member Since: 15 Feb 2011
Location: Sunderland/Newcastle
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2007 Freelander 2 TD4 GS Manual Tonga Green

I thought I had read somewhere on here that there is an anti-syphon thing in the filler pipe - I think it is a small holed mesh to prevent a pipe being pushed down.

Anyway if someone wants your deisel they can just pull the fuel pipe from under the car - can't they

or make a hole in the bottom/side of the tank - after all there is plenty of ground clearance to gain access 2002 Honda VFR800
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16th Jan 2012 6:41 pm

simont

Member Since: 15 Feb 2011
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To answer the original question - I would think you could get any locking cap from a diesel car and it would fit.

If these 'wrong fuel' devices just screw over the pipe end then another cap would - could be wrong though 2002 Honda VFR800
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16th Jan 2012 6:42 pm

4por4

Member Since: 14 May 2011
Location: Arizona
Posts: 170

npinks wrote:
no, i don't think it is, its just a flimsy solenoid that pushes out a bar in to the plastic hole on the flap

probably pry it open with a wet haddock if you wanted, having a locking cap inside might be a good option if one is worried

I have a 2008 HSE and I don't have a lock on either the lid or the fuel cap.
Is this standard on all models? Cuatro Por Cuatro

16th Jan 2012 11:22 pm

bigalf1961

Member Since: 14 Mar 2011
Location: manchester
Posts: 846

try opening the fuel flap after locking main doors on remote, on uk cars when you lock the doors by the remote it also locks the fuel flap rainy-city
xs

17th Jan 2012 7:22 am

Andy131

Member Since: 09 Dec 2009
Location: Manchester
Posts: 2175

4por4 wrote:

I have a 2008 HSE and I don't have a lock on either the lid or the fuel cap.
Is this standard on all models?

Standard on the diesel 2008 model, but the solenoid can get knocked off, the intermediate plunger then falls out, and you end up with a non-locking fuel filler lid. Solenoid continues to dangle on the end of the wires before falling into the wing liner.
Part number is LLR006363, cost around £17.46 - this is the whole of the filler to body assembly, complete with solenoid. looks like it should cost 10 times that at LR prices. Tangiers Orange - gone, missing her
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17th Jan 2012 12:44 pm

4por4

Member Since: 14 May 2011
Location: Arizona
Posts: 170

I tried that. It didn't lock so I posted the question here.

I do not recall seeing that on the manual at all.
Maybe it's only Diesel models.

Is there any pictures of how it looks? Cuatro Por Cuatro

17th Jan 2012 2:39 pm

egipp

Member Since: 29 May 2009
Location: East Gippsland
Posts: 230

2009 Freelander 2 i6 SE Auto Santorini Black

Hi 4por4, My i6 has the locking fuel flap controlled by the central locking system - it's a small white peg inside the filler compartment that pops out to engage with a bracket in the flap when closed.

17th Jan 2012 8:52 pm

4por4

Member Since: 14 May 2011
Location: Arizona
Posts: 170

Could it be a country specific feature?

That's what I have Cuatro Por Cuatro

17th Jan 2012 10:28 pm

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