Is there a gas cap on my Jeep Liberty?
Discussion in ‘ KJ General Discussion ‘ started by thegapgal, May 16, 2014 . I have a 2006 Jeep Liberty. I keep getting a GASCAP message displayed on my odometer panel and an audible ding.
What causes a flashing check engine light on a Jeep Liberty?
While a majority of the time, the flashing check engine light is going to be caused by a misfire related to your Liberty’s ignition system or fuel system (as stated above), there are other issues that can cause it. Your timing chain could have jumped . If you have VVT, it may be having issues.
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.
Where is the purge pump on a Jeep Liberty?
It is located on the outer backside of the gas tank in the middle closest to the top across from the EVAP canister. The fuel purge pump. True name is called ( the fuel vapor leak detection pump). It is located on the outer backside of the gas tank in the middle closest to the top across from the EVAP canister.
Discussion in ‘ KJ General Discussion ‘ started by thegapgal, May 16, 2014 . I have a 2006 Jeep Liberty. I keep getting a GASCAP message displayed on my odometer panel and an audible ding.
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 does the Check Engine light mean on a Jeep Wrangler?
The check engine light and code for evape. I tightened the gas cap and it took about 75 miles to clear. It has not come back and I’ve put on about 6500 miles. This happened to me the first time I filled up. The check engine light and code for evape. I tightened the gas cap and it took about 75 miles to clear.
It is located on the outer backside of the gas tank in the middle closest to the top across from the EVAP canister. The fuel purge pump. True name is called ( the fuel vapor leak detection pump). It is located on the outer backside of the gas tank in the middle closest to the top across from the EVAP canister.
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.
Why does the gas cap light come on but not the Check Engine light?
If there is any abnormal wear or damage to it, even a new gas cap may not seal properly. It can also be possible that there is an EVAP system leak or fault even though the check engine light is not on or an EVAP system leak fault present.
Why does my gas cap show a leak?
Technically it’s registering a slow leak in the evaporative emissions control system. Since this is usually the fault of the gascap, that’s the message that it shows, but the actual cause could be a small leak at any point in the EVAP system. system is detected. Sometimes this is the result of a loosely fitting (or possibly damaged) filler cap.
If there is any abnormal wear or damage to it, even a new gas cap may not seal properly. It can also be possible that there is an EVAP system leak or fault even though the check engine light is not on or an EVAP system leak fault present.
What does it mean if your gas cap is loose?
This system monitors a number of engine and emissions-related components to ensure that everything is in working order. If your gas cap is not properly attached, you may see a “Check Engine” light or a “Loose Cap” warning light on the dash.
How to reset the warning light gas cap that is loose?
Open the door. Grasp the gas cap handle and twist it counterclockwise to unscrew it. Remove it. Replace the gas cap. Removing and replacing it ensures the thread seals properly, in case it wasn’t before. Turn the gas cap clockwise to tighten it. Continue turning until you hear it click three times. This ensures it’s seating properly.