How to check the gas cap on a jeep cel?

How to check the gas cap on a jeep cel?

If it does, pull the codes (though it is likely P0457 and/or P0456) to verify that’s what is tripping the CEL. If there is still a problem, I would start with the simple and cheap solution – get an OEM gas cap. Visually expecting the gas cap may not reveal a failure in the seal. Clear the codes and try again.

How can I tell if my gas cap has failed?

Visually expecting the gas cap may not reveal a failure in the seal. Clear the codes and try again. If it still returns, then I would check the evap canister and vacuum lines running to it (under the bumper on the side of the fuel filler). If there is a leak, you will likely be able to smell it if you stick your head under there.

Why does my Jeep have a check engine light?

Wife drove the Jeep yesterday, as she was driving a check gas cap message came up. I didnt check gas cap until this morning and it seamed tight so I took it off inspected it and looked fine. re installed cap and now I have a check engine light along with the check gas cap message.

What causes a gas leak in a jeep?

If there is a leak, you will likely be able to smell it if you stick your head under there. If everything in the back looks alright, another possible cause is the EVAP purge solenoid located under the hood (drivers side, attached to a fuse box).

If it does, pull the codes (though it is likely P0457 and/or P0456) to verify that’s what is tripping the CEL. If there is still a problem, I would start with the simple and cheap solution – get an OEM gas cap. Visually expecting the gas cap may not reveal a failure in the seal. Clear the codes and try again.

Visually expecting the gas cap may not reveal a failure in the seal. Clear the codes and try again. If it still returns, then I would check the evap canister and vacuum lines running to it (under the bumper on the side of the fuel filler). If there is a leak, you will likely be able to smell it if you stick your head under there.

Wife drove the Jeep yesterday, as she was driving a check gas cap message came up. I didnt check gas cap until this morning and it seamed tight so I took it off inspected it and looked fine. re installed cap and now I have a check engine light along with the check gas cap message.

What to do if your gas cap won’t tighten?

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. Push button to unlock the gas cap door, if your vehicle is equipped with a locking gas cap door.

If there is a leak, you will likely be able to smell it if you stick your head under there. If everything in the back looks alright, another possible cause is the EVAP purge solenoid located under the hood (drivers side, attached to a fuse box).

Why does my check engine light say gas cap?

First it wasn’t saying gas cap it was just a check engine light. I read it with the flashpaq and it had a small evape leak code. I immediately checked the gas cap and it did feel a little loose. I tighten it and cleared the code. It came back on again so I then thought maybe it was ba bad gas cap or a leaking seal around the gas cap.

What kind of gas cap does my Jeep Wrangler use?

What is strange is that when she buys a certain brand of gas it usually doesn’t show up, but it will with another. She does have an aftermarket (Stant) gas cap which I think is the route of her issues, but she refuses to let me buy a MOPAR cap.

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