Gas cap code
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Gas cap code
My 2013 GS rolled over to 1300 miles today . Had not driven it in a couple of weeks . About a mile down the road a check gas cap code popped up. . I stopped the car and retightened the cap and reset . About 4 miles later it went off again . I took the cap off again and reset, drove another 5 miles and so far so good . Just wondering if anyone had any ideas as to why it would come on ?
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OEM caps are crap. I had a little more success by doing this: Don't push on the cap when you tighten it. Once you get it threaded, pull slightly on it when you tighten it. It can take overnight or a few start cycles to get rid of the message or the the check engine light even after you actually get the cap tight.
OR, buy a Stant gas cap. ~$19 at the local auto parts store, and problem solved.
lisa
OR, buy a Stant gas cap. ~$19 at the local auto parts store, and problem solved.
lisa
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Try this...
Take off the cap. Place it loosely on the pipe and DO NOT PRESS to help tighten it just turn lightly with your finger tips until it clicks 3 or 4 times. Pushing in to help it "seat" is a no-no.
Elmer
Take off the cap. Place it loosely on the pipe and DO NOT PRESS to help tighten it just turn lightly with your finger tips until it clicks 3 or 4 times. Pushing in to help it "seat" is a no-no.
Elmer
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The problem might be more involved than just a gas cap:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...49-w-pics.html
It's easy to check for codes... I believe you can borrow a code reader from Autozone.
But you're under warranty. So if it needs the fix described in the above link, I'd let the dealer do it.