gas cap loose?
I just got my 8 and the gas cap seems to be loose. I thought that it would be tight after a couple clicks, but it is still loose. Is this normal or mine got a problem?
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Not sure what you mean by "loose". It should hold a tight seal otherwise you're going to get CEL code.
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It has a ratcheting mechanism so it won't ever be "tight" and stop turning, it will just click. The handle on the cap can turn back and forth a little but the plug inside is actually tight. When you put it on just tighten it up until it clicks 4 times or so and it should be sealed properly.
Of course, I can't see/hear/touch your gas cap from here so it's possible yours is actually loose in which case you would get the check engine light coming on. |
Thanks. I thought it should not move at all after a few clicks, but it was moving back and forth a little, so I was wondering. I never got CEL on, so I guess I am ok.
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If the pressurized fuel tank had a leak, you'd definitely know with a CEL blinking in your face before you get a block away from the gas pump. :)
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This just happened to me today. I bought gas, and put on the gas cap with 2 or 3 clicks as I recall. I got back on the highway and had the CEL come on. When work was over, I started the car and the CEL was still there, and I also got 5 beeps and a TPMS warning light. The TPMS light went away after I drove for a while, so I guess it was because the tires were cold. Were the beeps related to the TPMS?
Should I just try to clear the code with a battery disconnect, or am I violating my warranty by not taking the car in? I have read that the code is still stored in NVRAM even if the CEL is cleared. So if it's not related to the gas cap, am I being negligent by just clearing the CEL? |
I'd swing by the dealer. They can print out an RO(repair order) for historical reference and clear the code in the service drive.
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You should probably put a couple more pounds of air in your tires - the beeping is the TPMS and running around with tires not properly inflated can wear them badly and be a hazard. Pressure should be checked when the tires are cold, shoot for around 230kPa (the compressor that comes with the car is metric, 230kPa is ~33psi..)
The CEL is most likely the gas cap, I give mine a good 5 clicks or so to make sure it's nice and tight. I think the CEL will clear on its own after 4 or 5 starts. If it were me, I'd nuke the codes by disconnecting the battery and make sure the gas cap was on nice and snug. (You'll need to reset the DSC/steering sensor, procedure is in the manual if you do). Your choice though- taking it to the dealer may make you sleep better. Simon. |
Use the CEL light as an excuse to get your ecu/pcm reflashed. See if it supposedly improves gas mileage. :)
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Originally posted by brothervoodoo Use the CEL light as an excuse to get your ecu/pcm reflashed. See if it supposedly improves gas mileage. :) BTW, I cleared the code and took her for a hard drive to 'relearn'. I figured since it happened right after a fill-up, it was probably the gas cap - anything bad would reappear. No sign of CEL anymore. |
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