Check engine light- Should I just reset it?
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Check engine light- Should I just reset it?
I bought gas on Sunday. When I was driving today, I got a malfunction message that my gas cap was loose. I checked the gas cap and it seemed fine, I tightened it up just to be sure. Then I continued to drive and then got another message that the gas cap was loose. I then opened and tightened the gas cap.
Now it says "no malfunction" but I still have a check engine light. Does this mean that the gas cap issue is gone but I just need to clear my check engine light?
Now it says "no malfunction" but I still have a check engine light. Does this mean that the gas cap issue is gone but I just need to clear my check engine light?
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So each time that I open and then close the gas cap, I get a notification to check the gas cap on my next drive. Do you think it's safe to assume that the gas cap needs to be replaced?
I'm under a bumper to bumper warranty but I doubt it covers gas caps. I'm asking because it's probably easier to just order one and replace it myself instead of going through the hassle of taking it to the shop.
Thanks.
I'm under a bumper to bumper warranty but I doubt it covers gas caps. I'm asking because it's probably easier to just order one and replace it myself instead of going through the hassle of taking it to the shop.
Thanks.
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So each time that I open and then close the gas cap, I get a notification to check the gas cap on my next drive. Do you think it's safe to assume that the gas cap needs to be replaced?
I'm under a bumper to bumper warranty but I doubt it covers gas caps. I'm asking because it's probably easier to just order one and replace it myself instead of going through the hassle of taking it to the shop.
Thanks.
I'm under a bumper to bumper warranty but I doubt it covers gas caps. I'm asking because it's probably easier to just order one and replace it myself instead of going through the hassle of taking it to the shop.
Thanks.
That's not normal and the dealer will replace it for free since your car is still under "bumper to bumper" warranty. "Bumper to bumper" warranty mean, they will replace/repair everything during that period of warranty.
