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Old Sep 13, 2014 | 11:42 AM
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Originally Posted by 09Z06pj
Don't apply any pressure when turning.
My gas cap wouldn't close for the first time on Thursday.
Checked in here last night.
Went out to try this technique this morning and what do you know?
It worked.
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Old Sep 13, 2014 | 12:54 PM
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Mine was replaced under warranty last year,, Dealer told me, no pressure when putting it on and only turn it one click.
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Old Sep 16, 2014 | 06:31 PM
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lmmfao...love the search function/forum...Traveled 900 miles round trip this past weekend with this problem...No codes just could never get the cap to seal...will try "no pressure" when I get home...Thanks members...FWIW 13Z
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