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Putting an electrical device in an enclosed space with gas fumes. What could possibly go wrong?
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Agreed. Plus it's a sealed fuel system. Hilarious.The fuel door, the filler surround, and the gas cap are all plastic. Not sure how this is any different.
Because the picture of this on the bronco door is ugly af….but why? I use mine all the time on my F150. It’s about convenience…accessible. If I had to go to the fuel filler door then it would be much easier to just pull my key out of my pocket.
Imagine my disappointment when I learned that Sasquatch tires were only 32”?Months ago this was shot down when somebody took measurements that showed it wouldn't fit. Great news that it turned out to not be the case.
Any idea how hard it would be to remove from the dealer pre installed? I’ll assume it goes on with 3M. Is it a multi piece unit that snaps together so batteries can be replaced?
Ever since I seen this image I have been wondering if this would work on the Bronco with the new keypad. in case anyone else was wondering I took matters in my own hands. Shout out to the service department for letting me borrow one for my experiment.
It seems like it will work, what do you guys think?
If a keypad inside this flap is able to ignite a perfect air/fuel mixture and explode/melt a bronco, I'll eat my hat.I don't think the keypads are intrinsically safe...may want to think through potential for spark while fueling vehicle. I am in the energy biz and we spend a lot of time with class 1 div 1 or intrinsically safe devices in flammable areas. Someone on here has an engineering background and should be able to chime in...
Thanks Zach. I will definitely explore this location option for the keypad.I wouldn’t worry. Vehicles have entire systems designed to capture gas fumes and prevent them from escaping the filler pipe.
Additionally the key pad should be constructed out of plastic designed to hold up to road grime… oils, tars, gas, and other harsh chemicals.