OEM Mopar locking gas cap?

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Is 05278655AB the right part number for the OEM locking gas cap cover? I've been wanting to get either a locking fuel door or a locking gas cap ever since I got the Jeep. Not worried about fuel theft, but more about someone putting crap in the fuel tank. None of the aftermarket locking fuel doors I found look to have decent locks and seem too expensive for what they are sadly.

https://www.mopar.com/jeep/en-us/st...arage=true&bodyStyle=TJ77&year=2005&make=Jeep
 
psrivats said:
Is 05278655AB the right part number for the OEM locking gas cap cover? I've been wanting to get either a locking fuel door or a locking gas cap ever since I got the Jeep. Not worried about fuel theft, but more about someone putting crap in the fuel tank. None of the aftermarket locking fuel doors I found look to have decent locks and seem too expensive for what they are sadly.

https://www.mopar.com/jeep/en-us/st...arage=true&bodyStyle=TJ77&year=2005&make=Jeep
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Hmm mine I think came from factory, it actually unlocks with the vehicle key. It looks like the above has separate keys but that might be expected buying it afterwards.
 
tomtaylz said:
Hmm mine I think came from factory, it actually unlocks with the vehicle key. It looks like the above has separate keys but that might be expected buying it afterwards.
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Lucky you! Does anyone know the part number for this?

I know from past experience on other cars that it's always better to go with OEM gas caps.
 
psrivats said:
Does anyone know the part number for this?
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05016763AE for 2001-2006 ... cap, cylinder, tether, no key ... needs to be " keyed by technician"

I just bought one on Ebay for $25 shipped. I'll see what shows up next week.
 
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psrivats said:
Is 05278655AB the right part number for the OEM locking gas cap cover? I've been wanting to get either a locking fuel door or a locking gas cap ever since I got the Jeep. Not worried about fuel theft, but more about someone putting crap in the fuel tank. None of the aftermarket locking fuel doors I found look to have decent locks and seem too expensive for what they are sadly.

https://www.mopar.com/jeep/en-us/st...arage=true&bodyStyle=TJ77&year=2005&make=Jeep
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https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/183316985143
 
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L J said:
05016763AE for 2001-2006 ... cap, cylinder, tether, no key ... needs to be " keyed by technician"

I just bought one on Ebay for $25 shipped. I'll see what shows up next week.
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Thanks, I'll also get one and take it to a locksmith nearby. Hoping I don't have to go to the dealership for this
 
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Just wanted to post an update here. I ordered my locking gas cap from eBay, from a Jeep dealership in Arizona (Airpark Dodge Chrysler Jeep from Scottsdale, AZ). I paid $42.90 + $5 shipping. I got a OEM Mopar part, and the best part, they asked for my VIN#, cut a key for me free of charge that works with the lock cylinder (key also opens my doors and starts the Jeep). The cap and key arrived in 2 days and there are no codes whatsoever. Got a official receipt with a hassle free 30 day return from the dealership if there are any problems. Can't have had this any better. I'll rest easy now that I can lock my gas tank.

For those who are looking for the same, here is what I bought (01-06 only).

@Chris , weren't you looking for one at some point as well?


http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-5...0001&campid=5337789113&icep_item=163252335737

Many thanks to @Fouledplugs and @L J for helping me out.
 
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Hmmm... order one for a JK/JL, steal the radio and anything else. Relock the door.

Does not seem like the best business practice. Every time I need a key they make me provide proof that the vehicle is mine. But order s gas cap and you can open everything but cant start.
 
psrivats said:
Just wanted to post an update here. I ordered my locking gas cap from eBay, from a Jeep dealership in Arizona (Airpark Dodge Chrysler Jeep from Scottsdale, AZ). I paid $42.90 + $5 shipping. I got a OEM Mopar part, and the best part, they asked for my VIN#, cut a key for me free of charge that works with the lock cylinder (key also opens my doors and starts the Jeep). The cap and key arrived in 2 days and there are no codes whatsoever. Got a official receipt with a hassle free 30 day return from the dealership if there are any problems. Can't have had this any better. I'll rest easy now that I can lock my gas tank.

For those who are looking for the same, here is what I bought (01-06 only).

@Chris , weren't you looking for one at some point as well?


http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-5...0001&campid=5337789113&icep_item=163252335737

Many thanks to @Fouledplugs and @L J for helping me out.
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Very cool! It wasn't me who was looking for this, but that's cool to know nonetheless. How did they cut you a key that opens your doors and starts the Jeep unless you sent them a key to match?
 
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Boinked said:
Hmmm... order one for a JK/JL, steal the radio and anything else. Relock the door.

Does not seem like the best business practice. Every time I need a key they make me provide proof that the vehicle is mine. But order s gas cap and you can open everything but cant start.
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I understand your concern. Ideally they should have asked for both VIN and registration, I suppose. I could have just gotten the gas cap and cylinder and taken it to my local dealership or a locksmith. I'm happy not to have to gone to either place and potentially spent more for the same end point as far as I'm concerned.
 
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Chris said:
Very cool! It wasn't me who was looking for this, but that's cool to know nonetheless. How did they cut you a key that opens your doors and starts the Jeep unless you sent them a key to match?
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I sent them the VIN. Being an official dealership, they must be able to cut a key matching that. The key even looks just like my OEM keys. I don't have that SKIM module in my Jeep that needs a special key. This way, I don't have to carry an extra key just for the gas cap. One key opens everythingas it should.

Now I wonder if it's possible to add the SKIM to my Jeep.
 
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Now I wonder if it's possible to add the SKIM to my Jeep.
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I bought these but haven't installed them/had them programmed yet:

56010209AD - skim module
Y160-PT - ilco (non-Mopar) transponder key ... at least two needed

you'll also need a dealer or someone with the computer capable of activating the keys to get it working
 
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So the key they made will start your engine?
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Yes, it does. I was OK with giving them my VIN since they are a dealer but I can see why you think this is bad practice. If @Chris also agrees, I'll delete the information I posted. I'm sure they act in good faith and give you a spare key out of courtesy. They could simply "program" the key cylinder to a key that matches the VIN you supply and then you'd have no misgivings, right @Boinked ?
 
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L J said:
I bought these but haven't installed them/had them programmed yet:

56010209AD - skim module
Y160-PT - ilco (non-Mopar) transponder key ... at least two needed

you'll also need a dealer or someone with the computer capable of activating the keys to get it working
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Thank you once again! I'll do some research.
 
psrivats said:
Yes, it does. I was OK with giving them my VIN since they are a dealer but I can see why you think this is bad practice. If @Chris also agrees, I'll delete the information I posted. I'm sure they act in good faith and give you a spare key out of courtesy. They could simply "program" the key cylinder to a key that matches the VIN you supply and then you'd have no misgivings, right @Boinked ?
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I agree with that completely.
 
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