fuel cap light on

[churd69]

Hey guys, I am having a problem with the fuel cap light coming on and the cap is on. Does anyone know how to check this or do I just have to buy a new cap? Also can I buy a cap from any autoparts store or do I have to go to the dealership? Thanks.

-Rich

 

[Toolmaan]

I didn't know there was a fuel cap light. Do you mean check engine light? A loose fuel cap could cause a check engine light along with over 300 other things. If it is indeed the check engien light take it to a repair shop so they can fix it.

 

[churd69]

I didn't know there was a fuel cap light. Do you mean check engine light? A loose fuel cap could cause a check engine light along with over 300 other things. If it is indeed the check engien light take it to a repair shop so they can fix it.

Yeah, its a fuel cap light. Not the check engine light.

-Rich

 

[ExplorerDMB]

Check the seals on your cap - maybe lube it up and try it again. You need to make sure it's tight. Also, you might need to reset the computer so it'll run the evap monitors again

-Drew

 

[churd69]

Check the seals on your cap - maybe lube it up and try it again. You need to make sure it's tight. Also, you might need to reset the computer so it'll run the evap monitors again

-Drew

I lubed the seals on the cap and reset the computer, but the check engine light came on, however no fuel cap light, any ideas?

-Rich

 

[Dopler174]

My Taurus had the fuel cap light come on and off at random times 2 years ago when I bought it. Took about me about a week to realize what the indicator meant. After A while it kind of just stopped. However my CEL is always on due to a bad catalytic converter. Now if I could just figure out why my brake light never goes off...

 

[shamaal]

C69, The autostores (autzone) will read codes for free. Post them here and people will assist.

 

[Dopler174]

I've got a code reader...I just can't seem to get my wife to park the car long enough to hook the reader up.