Gas cap cover with cab lock

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fred smith

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Hi,

Is there an after market gas tank cap cover with the locking cable inside the cab similar to some 4 runners that I could fit to my 2017 4 runner or can I buy and fit the cable and cover from earlier or later covers which are fitted by toyota?
 
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I haven't heard of this either on 4Runners; but there were past threads about locking fuel caps causing a P0457 code because they didn't seal well. I haven't seen any mention of this for quite some time though.
 
The 2nd ,3rd and 4th gen 4Runners had the inside gas door levers but was discontinued on the 5th gen.

It was a kind of a big deal in 2009 when they came out missing and probably a cost cutting measure. Now ,hardly anyone notices or complains!

I see no way to retrofit one to a 5th gen and best bet is to just get a locking gas cap.
 
97BlackAckCL said:
My 2 fourth gens had this, and I definitely miss it. I got a locking gas cap instead for my fifth gen
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I must be losing my mind as I don't remember that being a feature of my 4th gen.

Anyway, why bother with a locking gas door or gas cap when the fuel tank is plastic and hangs down below the frame rails? Not like it takes a rocket scientist to poke a hole in there and drain your gas. Also, the anti-siphon elements in the fuel filler neck are a pretty effective deterrent.

Remember, they saw off catalytic converters now...you're wasting your time.
 
jp.vegas said:
I must be losing my mind as I don't remember that being a feature of my 4th gen.

Anyway, why bother with a locking gas door or gas cap when the fuel tank is plastic and hangs down below the frame rails? Not like it takes a rocket scientist to poke a hole in there and drain your gas. Also, the anti-siphon elements in the fuel filler neck are a pretty effective deterrent.

Remember, they saw off catalytic converters now...you're wasting your time.
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Wasting my time for buying a $12 gas cap that locks? It's served me well for 5 years, so yeah
 
jp.vegas said:
I must be losing my mind as I don't remember that being a feature of my 4th gen.

Anyway, why bother with a locking gas door or gas cap when the fuel tank is plastic and hangs down below the frame rails? Not like it takes a rocket scientist to poke a hole in there and drain your gas. Also, the anti-siphon elements in the fuel filler neck are a pretty effective deterrent.

Remember, they saw off catalytic converters now...you're wasting your time.
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I think he's talking about the lever that's under the steering column next to the hood release. It's a cable that goes back to the filler door covering the gas cap. You have to pull the lever to open the door to get to the cap. My old '91 Camry had that but it also had the anti-siphon element in there as well. I assume the gas tanks are still made that way.

I'd hate to think that someone would destroy a gas tank to get at the gasoline, plus endangering their lives by just letting that gas flow uncontrolled. But there are people like that in this world; sad..
 
97BlackAckCL said:
My 2 fourth gens had this, and I definitely miss it. I got a locking gas cap instead for my fifth gen
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Chris! All 5th gen 4Runner owners want to know, what locking gas cap did you get that doesn't throw a code? If there is one, would get it in a heartbeat.

And Baldrick, it's not so much siphoning am worried about, but on the rare occasion someone wants to contaminate my fuel it would be nice to have peace of mind knowing that it's not that simple for someone to put a bag of m&m's in my tank.
 
IslandJim said:
Chris! All 5th gen 4Runner owners want to know, what locking gas cap did you get that doesn't throw a code? If there is one, would get it in a heartbeat.

And Baldrick, it's not so much siphoning am worried about, but on the rare occasion someone wants to contaminate my fuel it would be nice to have peace of mind knowing that it's not that simple for someone to put a bag of m&m's in my tank.
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Stant Fuel Cap, Locking, 1-49/64 in. Dia. + Free Shipping
 
IslandJim said:
Just realized that this item on amazon says it does not fit a 2019 4Runner.

R U sure this is the same locking fuel cap you ordered? Says it is Stant model 10504. Please check and let me know, thanks Chris.
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The one I bought and have been using for years is the 10504, it works in my 2017
 
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