Why is my gas cap light on Jeep Cherokee?

Why is my gas cap light on Jeep Cherokee?

If your Check Fuel Cap light comes on, it may simply be that you blanked and forgot to put the cap back on the tank. Fuel cap is not securely fastened: The Check Fuel Cap light can come on even if the gas cap is on. If the fuel cap is not completely fastened, the vehicle will not recognize that the cap is on.

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.

How to replace the gas cap on a check engine light?

Install/Replace The Gas Cap Properly 1 Fully install the cap into the filler tube. 2 Make sure the threads sit and seal properly. 3 Turn the gas cap clockwise to tighten it. 4 Continue to do so until you hear the cap clicking three times. More …

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.

What to do when your check engine light comes on?

If you notice your check engine light turned on immediately after filling your tank, pull over and check first to see if the cap is loose. If so, simply tighten it. If that doesn’t do the trick, then buy a replacement gas cap at an auto parts store.

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.

Install/Replace The Gas Cap Properly 1 Fully install the cap into the filler tube. 2 Make sure the threads sit and seal properly. 3 Turn the gas cap clockwise to tighten it. 4 Continue to do so until you hear the cap clicking three times. More

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.

If you notice your check engine light turned on immediately after filling your tank, pull over and check first to see if the cap is loose. If so, simply tighten it. If that doesn’t do the trick, then buy a replacement gas cap at an auto parts store.

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