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Old 03-01-2009, 09:19 AM
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Has anyone encountered this before? I don't know what this means, "CHECK FUEL CAP". I took a look at the fuel cap and nothing seems wrong. Can someone help me with this. Thanks
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It is possible that the fuel cap is not closed tightly. Try taking the cap off and then re-tighten it and see if that fixes the light. If not, you may need to replace your fuel cap as the seal might be bad.
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I tried removing the cap and re-installing it and the CHECK FUEL CAP is still on. I will replace the cap as per your suggestion and see if it makes a difference. Thank you for the advice...
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The light goes on when the cap isn't tightened and must be reset through the scan tool or by disconnecting the battery cables.
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you have to take it to the dealer to get the light turned off.

Make sure you turn the cap until it "clicks" 3-4 times atleast. According to the dealer on my moms car you had to click it a minimum of 2 times.
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This is great guys! I will follow-up with the dealer and let you know what transpires...

Thanks again!
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If you have the means, disconnect the battery as Mr. B suggested, just might save you a trip to the dealership.
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Yea my 06 has same problem with it if you don't turn it about 3-4 clicks past tight light comes on all did was remove batt cable for 30sec and it reset..
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Also, try going to Autozone, etc. They can scan with the OBD II scanner and the scanner can reset the computer.
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Hello everyone, thank you very much for your help. I disconnected and reconected the battery as suggested and the problem is now solved.



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