Keyless Gas Cap Not Opening.

[Lee]

The inability to open the electric gas cap has always been another one of those things that I didn't fully understand, and therefore, has been a worry.

Thanks to Lee - now an unnecessary worry.

In addition to dust and dirt in the mechanism, any possibility the tank bag rings in common use could under some conditions affect latch position and opening? I've never had problems, but then I still use an old strap on tank bag when I need one.

I still do not understand the plunger operation.
I have seen were some think the tank ring can cause a problem if you snug it down too tight or do not tighten the fasteners evenly.
Since the fasteners screw down into a brass sleeve that's pressed into the plastic tank I use very little torque.