More problems: After doing some research on H2's lockable fuel caps, I found out that even the H2 uses at least three different versions of these caps. Looks like H2s up to 2002 used a different cap than 03 models and 04 models used a different cap again. Why the heck does GM do this?

For example: "Adventure Accessoires" (h2parts.com) has one lockable cap for 03 models (#DEF1012) and a cap for 04-current models (#DEF1009-2), but none for pre03 models. Both caps are being sold at the same price of 159 USD which is (on top of that) ridiculously expensive.

I guess I have to wait until I have the part number for the standard H3 lockable cap which now seems to come with the H3-chromed gas door.

Engineering fuel caps seems to be a real challenge over there at GM. It almost seems like they got dozens of scientists and engineers hidden in a secret GM-lab who think day and night about how to improve fuel caps.

About time someone with common sense walks in there and tells them that A SIMPLE LOCK would be an awesome addition to their genius and highly perfected fuel caps.

But hey... there should always be room for improvement of highly complex 50 cent plastic pieces.

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by f5fstop:
Actually, I have to read the owner's manual so I can figure out the radio, which I might sounds a thousand times better than my Vette's Boze system. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
You sound like me - I am doing the exact same thing after I quit posting - reading the manual...I tried the stereo on the way home and it blew my Bose system out of the water! I may never get back in the house - officailly moving to the garage! My husband is laughing at me - with great envy I can tell...and I haven't even let him drive it yet...

I know. I was shocked as all hell on how good this system sounds. I even had to go into custom and turn down the bass a couple of notches into negative land. I have the right combo now and it sounds awesome.

I'll also add that the auto volume control (road noise increase) works like a champ. I use the low level and it works great even when I have the front windows down with the sunroof open. It kicks!

At least I have discovered how to change the display on the radio for the XM stations. Didn't want to play with the radio on the way home last night, so before leaving I just set in three XM stations I like and took off. Too many small cars on the road and I might have run one over trying to tune in Top Tracks.

Did you figure out how to make the song title appear while playing on xm yet...I just see the station name

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by H3Lady:
Did you figure out how to make the song title appear while playing on xm yet...I just see the station name </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
According to the manual (3-63), press the DISP knob while in XM mode to see the four categories - artist, song, category or channel. To change the default, press the DISP knob until you see the display you want, then hold this knob for two seconds. One beep will be heard and your display is now set with your choice.

Thanks...

I must of overlooked this section....

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by H3Witch:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by H3Lady:
Did you figure out how to make the song title appear while playing on xm yet...I just see the station name </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
According to the manual (3-63), press the DISP knob while in XM mode to see the four categories - artist, song, category or channel. To change the default, press the DISP knob until you see the display you want, then hold this knob for two seconds. One beep will be heard and your display is now set with your choice. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

And it works.....

Ah... Thanks for taking my thread entirely off topic.

For anyone who is interested and simply to finalize this thread:

The GM part number for the lockable fuel-cap is #10326376. It is being sold in similiar form for the H2 (same part number). It is pretty small (because it usually goes behind the chrome gas doors) and doesn't look really good, but get's the job done.

Price should be around 50 USD

Thanks again to H3Lady for passing on the GM part number.

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Sharkster:
For anyone who is interested and simply to finalize this thread:

The GM part number for the lockable fuel-cap is #10326376. It is being sold in similiar form for the H2 (same part number). It is pretty small (because it usually goes behind the chrome gas doors) and doesn't look really good, but get's the job done.

Price should be around 50 USD

Thanks again to H3Lady for passing on the GM part number. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>


Can someone post a photo of this fuel-cap? I couldn't find a photo on the GM Parts website.

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Sharkster:
Is there a simple lockable fuel cap available for the H3? I really don't feel like buying a blingbling chrome door for my ride... I would be happy with just a simple lockable cap. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Here's a pic of a lockable fuel cap that are available at your local auto parts store. Like what crawlh3 says, it's only about $15.This one is made by Stant Manuf., model 11511. I hope it helps.

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by dukein:
Here's a pic of a lockable fuel cap that are available at your local auto parts store. Like what crawlh3 says, it's only about $15.This one is made by Stant Manuf., model 11511. I hope it helps. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>I got mine already... and it looks EXACTLY like the one from Stant (but it was the original GM part though).

It's really ugly... but I value function over design.