I had the same thing going on with the gas flap lock when I bought my car.
Fixed it with a plastic hole plug, so that (much) water can't get in.
The center console lock also was disconnected. Decided to leave bad enough alone.
Obviously they both went wrong on the previous owner.
While researching the gas flap lock, I found a thread where somebody was looking to replace their pin because a gas thief broke it. The obvious conclusion is it does nothing to deter theft.
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