"Check Gas Cap"
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"Check Gas Cap"
Anyone know how to get this message your guage cluster? I don't know how the cap got loose, because the message came up after 3/4 of a tank of fuel had been run out - maybe someone tried to steal gas. Anyway does anyone know how to get rid of the message? Disconnect the battery?
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I would think that if you had already tightened the Fuel cap and you still have the message coming up you might possibly have a pressure leak in your tank somewhere ...might even be a Bad Gas Cap. I would try disconecting the battery first for like 10-15mins then reconnecting it. If it doesnt clear then I would suggest dealer if still under warranty.
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At times it may take up to 48 hrs. for the system to correct the display. As long as the cap is securely on now, the message should disappear within a day. If not, go to the local Autozone and they will be able to repost the code.
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I believe Autozone is not authorized to clear codes. An employee may do it for you, but I think their policy prohibits clearing codes. I was told by Murrays that you can borrow their code reader and clear codes yourself.
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The cap was found loose on Monday. It is now Friday and the message remains. I am going to disconnect the battery this weekend and see what happens. Truck has 36,800 miles - so no more trips to the dealer for me.
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Originally Posted by 7T9F250
I believe Autozone is not authorized to clear codes. An employee may do it for you, but I think their policy prohibits clearing codes. I was told by Murrays that you can borrow their code reader and clear codes yourself.
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I believe that that is part of the Emmisions Warranty and is longer than your regular 3yr-36000 mile warranty. Call your dealer, I believe that it will be fixed at no charge.
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I had an O2 sensor I replaced on a vehicle,(check engine light was on) at my local autozone one person on the phone said they would clear the code, when I went there and asked them to clear the code, I was told they can get into trouble for doing it.
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Originally Posted by BPofMD
I believe that that is part of the Emmisions Warranty and is longer than your regular 3yr-36000 mile warranty. Call your dealer, I believe that it will be fixed at no charge.
