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Old Aug 6, 2015 | 05:24 PM
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hello all,

my wife called me as she was leaving work. In the maint minder area, it was flashing "check fuel cap". I've removed the fuel cap and reinstalled.

still flashing "check fuel cap"

any advice?

thanks
BD
 
Old Aug 6, 2015 | 07:14 PM
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Originally Posted by BamaDiver
hello all,

my wife called me as she was leaving work. In the maint minder area, it was flashing "check fuel cap". I've removed the fuel cap and reinstalled.

still flashing "check fuel cap"

any advice?

thanks
BD
Which car?
 
Old Aug 6, 2015 | 07:27 PM
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Originally Posted by BamaDiver
hello all,

my wife called me as she was leaving work. In the maint minder area, it was flashing "check fuel cap". I've removed the fuel cap and reinstalled.

still flashing "check fuel cap"

any advice?

thanks
BD
After every fuel fill-up. just tightened the fuel cap at least 3 clicks. If your wife or you tighten it at least 3 clicks, you should not have the issue anymore.
 
Old Aug 6, 2015 | 10:14 PM
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gas cap had cut in seal......what an idiot that i did not check it first.....racking my brain and forgot..

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