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Old Sep 22, 2005 | 10:52 PM
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I had my "Check gas cap" indicator come up last week. Took it to the dealer and they had to replace the cap. Naturally the cap was in Alberta (half way accross the country). I am in Ontario Canada. It took 5 days to get it. The cap seem to have no resistance when the ratcheting started. Almost like it wasn't sealing.

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Old Sep 22, 2005 | 10:59 PM
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A few of us with C5's have had the same problem. I have a 2004 and have replaced the gas cap once. You could twist it, hear the clicking, but it wouldn't engage - it would lift off with no resistance.
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Had the same problem, but found if you did not push on it while turning it, it would work just fine.
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Old Sep 23, 2005 | 09:59 AM
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Originally Posted by bj33813
Had the same problem, but found if you did not push on it while turning it, it would work just fine.
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