Can't open the gas cap...

Pete7874 · 06-22-2010, 09:42 PM

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 · 06-22-2010, 09:59 PM

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 · 06-22-2010, 09:59 PM

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 · 06-22-2010, 10:01 PM

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

Water Warrior 2 · 06-22-2010, 10:04 PM

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

Easy Rider · 06-22-2010, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Pete7874

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 · 06-22-2010, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Pete7874

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 · 06-23-2010, 12:00 AM

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.

Pete7874 · 06-23-2010, 12:45 AM

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 · 06-23-2010, 05:00 AM

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.

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Pete7874 Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Chicago suburbs Posts: 65	Can't open the gas cap... 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. __________________ Login or Register to Remove Ads
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GZ Jess Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 100	Re: Can't open the gas cap... 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!
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blaine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: P.E.I. Canada Posts: 3,784	Re: Can't open the gas cap... 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: __________________ If at first you do succeed, try not to look surprised. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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06-23-2010, 12:00 AM	#8
ncff07 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 182	Re: Can't open the gas cap... 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 Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Chicago suburbs Posts: 65	Re: Can't open the gas cap... 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. __________________
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alantf Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tenerife (Spain) Posts: 3,718	Re: Can't open the gas cap... 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. __________________ By birth an Englishman, by the grace of God a Yorkshireman.
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