Solid Service Engine Light Question
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Racer
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From: Williamsburg VA
Solid Service Engine Light Question
Saturday I noticed a solid check engine light and with what I know about the gas cap being loose being a likely cause I checked there first. It was in fact loose. I tightened it and no change. Is this normal until another fill-up or should I have it looked at immediately.
I don't seem to be having any other issues other than the light being on.
On a side note, I have not had the new gas cap installed as per the recall because I hadn't had an issue til now.
Thanks in advance.
Mike
I don't seem to be having any other issues other than the light being on.
On a side note, I have not had the new gas cap installed as per the recall because I hadn't had an issue til now.
Thanks in advance.
Mike
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From: Apache Junction AZ
I believe that the code/ck eng lite will disappear after 3 or 4 days of diving if it was indeed the gas cap. If I'm wrong, fifty or so other forum members will point out the error of my ways.
BJK
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Racer
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From: Williamsburg VA
It was loose and I tightened it immediately, hence my question of how long should it continue to stay on if indeed that was the problem. It would have helped if I spoke English the first time. Thank you for your input......come on 3 or 4 days!!
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You can buy a code reader for <$70, read and clear the codes yourself.
Drifting
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I had a bad cap and it took 3 days for the code to go away. I could have cleared it with HP, but I just wanted to see what happened. At first I thought I didn't fix it, but after reading up on it, saw it takes several days to clear.
