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Old 09-16-2008, 08:00 AM
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This is going to sound like an idiotic question, but my Check Engine light comes on everytime I fill up at the gas station, I keep having to bypass the code, because it's for my Gas Cap. I make sure it's on firm before I close the fuel door and all that jazz.

Any ideas why it keeps doing it?
 
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Old 09-16-2008, 08:18 AM
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Maybe the seal on the gas cap.

Maybe its cracked.

Maybe theres a bad sensor?

Who knows! Inspect that ****!

Buy a new one from Randy.
 
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Old 09-16-2008, 09:08 AM
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Originally Posted by Blaksta0nine0
This is going to sound like an idiotic question, but my Check Engine light comes on everytime I fill up at the gas station, I keep having to bypass the code, because it's for my Gas Cap. I make sure it's on firm before I close the fuel door and all that jazz.

Any ideas why it keeps doing it?


.... are you also having trouble filling up the gas tank too
 

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Old 09-16-2008, 09:13 AM
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Take it to a qualified mechainc and have it fixed right the first time!! TRUST ME, it will be cheaper and easier in the long run!!
 
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Old 09-16-2008, 11:52 AM
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No, gas tank is fine, it goes by fast ^^ but besides that, the check engine light goes on every time I open the gas cap. <_<
 
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Old 09-16-2008, 12:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Blaksta0nine0
No, gas tank is fine, it goes by fast ^^ but besides that, the check engine light goes on every time I open the gas cap. <_<

ok, understand... as stated above you may want to take it to a dealer as there are several TSB's on this and I can't remember which ones att, but a Fuel Vapour Cannister comes to mind, basic part # "9D653"
 
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Old 09-16-2008, 01:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Randy Stinchcomb
ok, understand... as stated above you may want to take it to a dealer as there are several TSB's on this and I can't remember which ones att, but a Fuel Vapour Cannister comes to mind, basic part # "9D653"
They actually fixed the Fuel Vapor Cannister the first time the check engine light came on, apparently it was completely shot. * keep in mind this is 2 days after I bought it *

So now I'm up **** creek without a paddle. Lol
 
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Take it to a compentent tech!!!!!!
 
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Old 09-16-2008, 07:29 PM
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Do you over fill the tank or do you stop when the pump shuts off? Try not to top the tank on the next fill up. Leave it a little low.
 
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Old 09-17-2008, 04:57 AM
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Originally Posted by Blaksta0nine0
They actually fixed the Fuel Vapor Cannister the first time the check engine light came on, apparently it was completely shot. * keep in mind this is 2 days after I bought it *

So now I'm up **** creek without a paddle. Lol
ok, I understand but they have had several revisions of that part, just in the last 6 months
and in addition to the canister, there is a TSB for the fuel tank and fuel filler pipe as well, thats why I asked if you were having problems filling the tank...still both of these parts could be contributing to your problem
 

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Old 09-17-2008, 06:59 AM
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Be sure to turn the car off (engine not running) before you remove the gas cap.
 
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