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Old Jun 4, 2017 | 08:12 PM
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Just went on trip around lake windbag wis when I got hime put the car in the garage about a hour later started the 1998 corvette and the check engine light came on check the gas cap nothing changed does it take a while to reset it self? Or is there something else I can try
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Just went on trip around lake windbag wis when I got hime put the car in the garage about a hour later started the 1998 corvette and the check engine light came on check the gas cap nothing changed does it take a while to reset it self? Or is there something else I can try
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Welcome to the C6 (2005-2013) forum. If you have a 1998, you want to go to the C5 forum for help.

It may take a few cycles to clear if it is the gas cap. It may need a new cap, or it could be something else.
Hopefully the C5 guys that have had similar issues can help you out .

Good Luck

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Old Jun 4, 2017 | 09:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Fishing128
Just went on trip around lake windbag wis when I got hime put the car in the garage about a hour later started the 1998 corvette and the check engine light came on check the gas cap nothing changed does it take a while to reset it self? Or is there something else I can try
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Did you pull the codes?
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Did you pull the codes?
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Old Jun 5, 2017 | 08:09 AM
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If it is the gas cap being loose, then yes, it could take a few cycles to clear the check engine light. But it is a good suggestion to check for any codes on the DIC.
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When you put the cap back on, turn it to the right until you've heard 3 or 4 clicks. As said before, it may take time to clear. Pulling all of the codes is a good thing to do. If the car is new to you, I'd probably clear them all and start from scratch.

How to check and clear codes:


Record all modules and codes then check the link below for what
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http://www.digitalcorvettes.com/foru...d.php?p=512062

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