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Old Nov 9, 2014 | 10:46 PM
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Any ideas on how to fix this problem?
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Old Nov 10, 2014 | 12:27 AM
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Any ideas on how to fix this problem?
Meaning what exactly? Gas cap won't stay on tight? Won't screw on correctly? Is it the original or replacement?
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Old Nov 10, 2014 | 12:47 AM
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lol op i am not sure how you can be any more vague. what is your problem?
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Old Nov 10, 2014 | 05:51 AM
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Replace it.....Common problem not with just C5's..Do a Google search for
Chevy Gas Caps and you'll see ! Fairly cheap to replace....I just replaced mine this past summer because it wouldn't stay closed and locked.
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Rock auto sells a Delco (OEM) cap with leash that works perfect. mine failed Emissions test for leaky cap, swapped this on and no problems.
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Rock auto sells a Delco (OEM) cap with leash that works perfect. mine failed Emissions test for leaky cap, swapped this on and no problems.


For what they cost you're better off replacing
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Old Nov 11, 2014 | 09:49 AM
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Originally Posted by laurent_zo6
Meaning what exactly? Gas cap won't stay on tight? Won't screw on correctly? Is it the original or replacement?
SO sorry some days my brain is on r&r.....When i push the button to open the gas cap door, it wont open i have to open it from inside the trunk...
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SO sorry some days my brain is on r&r.....When i push the button to open the gas cap door, it wont open i have to open it from inside the trunk...
Ohhhhhhhhhhhhh That's an entirely different story.

Mine was sticking so i sprayed some WD-40 into the mechanism and it freed it up...been good ever since.
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SO sorry some days my brain is on r&r.....When i push the button to open the gas cap door, it wont open i have to open it from inside the trunk...
Did you pull out the center console to make sure the plug for the gas door button was connected solidly?
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Did you pull out the center console to make sure the plug for the gas door button was connected solidly?
No but i will try that...Could there be a fuse involved? I cannot find one for the gas release for the tank...
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No but i will try that...Could there be a fuse involved? I cannot find one for the gas release for the tank...
The fuse is labeled as the fuel door. Fuse 32 according to this thread:

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...box-local.html
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