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06 Gas Cap Holder ?

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#1 ·
The 2001 NB I traded in had a handy metal clip to hold the gas cap while refilling. The 06 TDI I just picked up today has nothing under the lid to hold the cap but the manual has a picture showing the diesel cap just sitting on the lid handle. Am I missing a piece here I need to contact the dealer about or is there some magic way on the 06's that the cap just sits on the cover handle while refilling? I feel stupid asking such a question but need to know how other 06"s are equipped. Thanks...Michael :confused:
 
#5 ·
how to retrofit a cap holder?

I've just been balancing the cap on the rubber thingy on my '06 TDi. Having a holder would sure be nice. Can any of you pre-'06 owners give us a clue or a pic as to how we might retrofit one on to the bare flap?
 
#6 ·
Beeble said:
I've just been balancing the cap on the rubber thingy on my '06 TDi. Having a holder would sure be nice. Can any of you pre-'06 owners give us a clue or a pic as to how we might retrofit one on to the bare flap?
Bumping if anyone has any ideas about this. I also have been balancing my fuel cap while filling up the diesel. I don't want any diesel to spill on the paint, and having a little holder would be so nice.
 
#9 ·
Deserion said:
If the lid arm has the arms, then you can refit the clip...
Well, that wasn't 100% clear, but if I decipher this right, there is a holder clip we can get that will attach to the lid? Do you have a part number? Or can you post a photo of it?

Thanks!
 
#10 · (Edited)
Grover said:
bump again---Anybody? I have also been playing the balance act. there are those notches around the edge of the cap...are those used for something? I have tried hanging the cap in every possible way to no avail....
I have a '99 so I don't know how yours fit, but I hook those gas cap notches over the top of the fuel door while fueling...
 
#14 ·
I have to agree with the above. I tried to figure that out yesterday while filling him up for the first time in two weeks (just a BTW)...:)

I figure with the TDi's that you fill up only every so often, it doesnt hurt to just balance it elsewhere. I personally let it hang from the hole onto the rubber mat thing that lays over the paint. Havent had any problems yet.
 
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