What does error message tighten fuel cap mean?
Immediately the error is back again. I drive for a while, and it disappears. Two days later, same thing. I did screw the cap on after the first error – there was about 2/3rds of a tank. Today, it came back on again, I’m down to about a 1/3rd tank. The cap is on tight, I turn it until it clicks a few times. Any ideas?
When to tighten fuel cap on Honda Pilot?
We cleared the codes and it lasted for about 5 days, then the Tighten Fuel Cap message came back on the message board, but no engine codes. After a week or so it turned into an engine code like before with the Check Emissions System message. 4.
Why is my Acura 08 saying tighten fuel cap?
As the Fuel cap is a vital part of your emission control system, it could be causing the error – or point to another component that is the root cause of the problem. I have an 08 with 60K miles and I have had the same error message about ten times in the last year. my dealer told me that it is not common but he has heard about it.
What to do if your fuel cap is not sealing?
Sounds to me like the cap is not sealing. Make the dealer replace it if your under warranty. In NJ the vehicle fuel cap is tested during the inspection process and you fail if it leaks. Are you tightening the cap until you get some clicks?
Is the tighten gas cap light still on?
The light still remains lit but the message “Tighten Gas Cap” does not come on anymore. If it bad that I am still driving on this code & engine light? Could I fix this problem myself rather than taking it to a stealership?
What to do if your gas cap is loose?
If your gas cap is not properly attached, you may see a “Check Engine” light or a “Loose Cap” warning light on the dash. You can either tighten the cap and wait for the system to reset itself when it determines the problem is fixed, or you can use an OBD-II code scanner to manually reset the system. Turn off your vehicle’s engine.
We cleared the codes and it lasted for about 5 days, then the Tighten Fuel Cap message came back on the message board, but no engine codes. After a week or so it turned into an engine code like before with the Check Emissions System message. 4.
Do you need to tighten your gas cap in Oregon?
We dont pump our own gas in Oregon and the idiots never tighten the cap all the way. The check engine light come on, i tighten the gas cap, and it usually goes away in a few miles. But since yours is tight you may want to get it checked out, seems like you may have a larger issue. You may have to get a new gas cap I thought you died Dan.