check gas cap code???
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Instructor
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From: east greenbush ny
check gas cap code???
anyone know what this is about.I know my cap is tight and before i go to the dealer i was wondering if anyone has a similiar issue ??? I started with a half a tank., and won't go away. Thanks for any help.
Drifting
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From: Salinas Ca.
I had this code appear on two different occasions. Other forum members suggested that when I replace the gas cap after filling up to place it gently on the fill hole (do not try to force it on or use pressure - easy does it) and make sure the cap clicks 3 times. I have been doing that with success ever since. The forum saved me an unnecessary trip to the dealer. Thanks again
Melting Slicks
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From: Roselle Park NJ
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Never had a problem. But we in NJ have highly skilled gasologists direct from an assortment of third world countries who pump our gas for us and carefully replace the gas cap!
Melting Slicks
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From: Columbus Georgia
Originally Posted by benspruce
I had this code appear on two different occasions. Other forum members suggested that when I replace the gas cap after filling up to place it gently on the fill hole (do not try to force it on or use pressure - easy does it) and make sure the cap clicks 3 times. I have been doing that with success ever since. The forum saved me an unnecessary trip to the dealer. Thanks again
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From: Life ain't no dress rehearsal, are you gonna wait to get your toys til AFTER you have a heart attack?
Originally Posted by It'sHerVette!
Never had a problem. But we in NJ have highly skilled gasologists direct from an assortment of third world countries who pump our gas for us and carefully replace the gas cap!
Melting Slicks
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From: Las Vegas Nevada
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Originally Posted by benspruce
I had this code appear on two different occasions. Other forum members suggested that when I replace the gas cap after filling up to place it gently on the fill hole (do not try to force it on or use pressure - easy does it) and make sure the cap clicks 3 times. I have been doing that with success ever since. The forum saved me an unnecessary trip to the dealer. Thanks again
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From: Granby CT
Had this code "continually" and it turned out not to be gas cap problem but a broken pipe that links the 2 gas tanks. A vapor leak anywhere in the system apparently triggers the same code. Took a "clever" service department with "smoke generating leak finding" equipment to determine the source of the vapor leak and then they could fix it.
