Can't open the gas cap...

[Pete7874]

Just got a GZ250. Brought it home, and for the life of me, I cannot open the gas cap. I put the key in and the key won't turn in either direction. What am I doing wrong?

Thanks.

Sorry about the newbie question. The owner's manual seem to think that I should just turn the key to the right, but mine won't budge.

[GZ Jess]

Hm that is strange. I wold just make sure you are putting the key in all the way, other than that I have no idea!

Good luck!

[blaine]

The key does turn to the right.You either have a frozen lock,or the key don't fit the cap.If frozen try some WD-40. :2tup:

[Pete7874]

Hmm... it's 90F outside... why would it be frozen? Or do you just mean 'stuck'?

[Water Warrior 2]

Try pushing down on the cap a bit while turning the key.

[Easy Rider]

Or do you just mean 'stuck'?

Yes, stuck.
Spray, wiggle, push up and down.....but don't break the key.
Try a different key.....if you have one.
Hope you have enough gas to ride it to a locksmith.......because that probably is the next step.
And get a least one spare key while you are there.....if you don't have one.

I wonder if the previous owner could have changed the ignition lock for some reason ??

I would say to try the seat lock but I don' think it has a full set of tumblers.

[blaine]

Hmm... it's 90F outside... why would it be frozen? Or do you just mean 'stuck'?

:poke2: Frozen,stuck,rusted,jammed,seized,Take your pick. :tongue:

[ncff07]

Thought id just add a note here, when i first got my GZ i tried to have extra keys made at 3 different places and couldnt. The suzuki place sent me to a certain locksmith and said they made all their keys so i went there and they made me 2 extra. I looked online for blank suzuki keys and ordering by the key number but what i found was WAY expensive. The 2 i had made were $5.00 for both. The blank for the GZ keys i got is "ilco" and has 2 numbers on it above the name "X241" and "SUZ18" maybe if anyone is in need for keys they can use this route instead of paying $25 for a blank suzuki key.

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[Pete7874]

Still no luck.

I'm going to take it back to the dealer that I bought it from - let them figure it out. Hopefully I have enough gas to make it there. :)

[alantf]

When I got my bike, there was a little plastic tag with the keys, with the key number on it. There's a space in the handbook to write down the number. I wonder why people don't do this? Then you can order a new key from Suzuki. I don't know how expensive this would be, but it's one way of doing it if you can't find a good locksmith locally.

[alantf]

Just got a GZ250. Brought it home, and for the life of me, I cannot open the gas cap.

First thing - why not ask the previous owner (politely) if there was a problem for him. He may have genuinely forgotten to give you the key to the tank (if, for some reason it was different to the ignition key)

EDIT :- you beat me to it! You must have just beaten me to it when I was posting this. :2tup:

[dhgeyer]

Still no luck.

I'm going to take it back to the dealer that I bought it from - let them figure it out. Hopefully I have enough gas to make it there. :)

At this point, if you've tried the other suggestions made here, that's what I'd do. There's no reason for you to have to fight this on a new purchase (it is a new purchase even if it's not a new bike).

[dentheman]

If you have to get a new cap that takes a different key, be sure to keep the old key for the other locks.

[Pete7874]

So apparently the dealer has another (different) key in their possession that they didn't give me because they thought it was unnecessary. :roll:

Makes me question how well they inspected this bike when the previous owner traded it in if they didn't even try opening the tank. Oh well, let's just hope this new key will solve my problem...

[Easy Rider]

Oh well, let's just hope this new key will solve my problem...

If it does, then what will you do next ??
(Yes, this IS a test !!) :biggrin:

Hint: One of the advantages to having both keys the same IS.......you can never be out riding without having a gas tank key with you.

[Pete7874]

Are you suggesting I replace all the locks so that I have a single key? We'll see... :)

[Easy Rider]

Are you suggesting I replace all the locks so that I have a single key? We'll see... :)

REALLY close. :)

A locksmith can change one so that they match.
The gas cap would probably be the easiest.....and cheapest.

Don't forget the seat.....but I think almost any key will work there.

Also you should end up with at least 3 keys: 1 for the bike, 1 for your pocket and 1 left at home.