Gas cap won’t unlock - any suggestions to help?

[Dracos]

Well, took the F3 out after a longish winter rest. Went to fill up and the key had a hard time getting into the cap. Little pb blaster sorted that out, but now it won’t unlock. I’ve tried some mechanical agitation while twisting, pressing down on the cap to try to release tension, all with no luck. Any suggestions before I go with the flat blade and pipe wrench option?

 

[greer]

I saw your post early on but had no suggestions to offer beyond what you had tried. How did it go?

Sarah

 

[PURPLE ON THREE]

Well, took the F3 out after a longish winter rest. Went to fill up and the key had a hard time getting into the cap. Little pb blaster sorted that out, but now it won’t unlock. I’ve tried some mechanical agitation while twisting, pressing down on the cap to try to release tension, all with no luck. Any suggestions before I go with the flat blade and pipe wrench option?

I had issues on my 2018 F3...PB blaster, but it never lasted...someone suggested graphite powder so used once and never had to use it again. Are you able to get the key in the lock now? If so, you could try and get the graphite powder in. Before the graphite I thought I would end up breaking the key trying to unlock the cap. Hope you can get this sorted out!

 

[GRHorst]

I think there is a liquid lock lube of some sort that comes in a little squirt bottle/can. It's probably mostly graphite. May need to let it soak for a while. Hope you get it open (or already got it open)!