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If I have a check fuel cap light on and the cap is tight what do i do?
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∙ 12y ago
Check for a torn seal on the cap, look for cracked or disconnected hoses around the tank and engine.
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How do you turn off or reset the check fuel cap light on a 2002 Ford Escort zx2?
if you filled up withfuel and the car was running this light comes on if not check and see if fuel cap is tight it will reset itself the fuel cap must hold a vaccume in the fuel tank
Does the gas cap not being on tight makes the gas light come on?
No, a loose gas cap can cause the check engine light to come on but not the low fuel light.
What causes check engine light to blink on and off?
Check to see if your gas cap is tight.
How do you reset the gas cap message in the dashboard on a Chrysler Sebring?
Verify that the cap is tight. Drive for a couple of days, and if the light is still on, you have a vapor leak in the fuel system and will need service.Verify that the cap is tight. Drive for a couple of days, and if the light is still on, you have a vapor leak in the fuel system and will need service.
Why is the check fuel cap light on on a 2008 Malibu?
Engine that was operated with a loose , missing or bad fuel cap.
What does it mean when your check engine light comes on minutes after you buy gas?
Make sure the fuel cap is tight. Yes. This happened to me once and the problem was that the gas station attendant had out the gas cap on crooked. Once I took the cap off and put it back on again, the check engine light went off.
Accidentally put 87 octane fuel into my 2000 New Beetle that takes 93 octane now the check engine light is on and nothing else is wrong so do I need to get it checked or just wait and refill with 93?
Is the gas cap tight? if it is loose your check engine light will come on,but the light should go off before you have to refill, provided the gas cap is tight.
Service engine after filling gas tank?
If you mean service engine light, then take off the gas cap and put it back on correctly. The fuel system is pressurized, if the cap is not on tight the check engine light will come on. At least three clicks.
Your 1988 Nissan sentra check engine light is on what does that mean?
A check engine light could mean many things on a 1988 Nissan Sentra. The light could mean anything to a fuel cap not being tight enough to bad spark plugs.
On a 2006 Honda Accord EX why does the check fuel cap light warning come on when the cap is securely fastened?
fuel cap may need to be replaced its not holding pressure and setting the light on check with dealer they can test it right there
Why does your 2002 Cadillac have check gas cap light on?
The gas cap may not be tight enough or defective. Tighten it until you hear 3 clicks. If the light stays on replace the cap.
Would a defective fuel cap cause the check engine light to come?
Yes, a defective fuel cap will make the check engine light come on. It will alert the car that its not getting good gas mileage.
