What could this be?......

mustang1072 · June 15th, 2009, 01:38 AM

so the emergency/warning light in cluster is saying i need to check my gas cap.. to quote it "check gas cap"... what does that even mean? i thought i could be my well my gas cap (where u put the gas in lol) wasnt on correctly but that wasnt it.. im confused guys.... any ideas would be great i dont wana take it to a mechanic for something this stupid...

1StockGT · June 15th, 2009, 09:10 AM

It's means there is something wrong with the gas cap. Take it off and then try putting it back on. Look to see if it is damaged. It may be time to buy a new gas cap.

mustang1072 · June 15th, 2009, 10:46 AM

check its still on.. ill have to get an xcal or run it through a computer

treblruh · June 15th, 2009, 12:14 PM

I think mine said that for awhile, and i figured out it was just a seal broken or something.

mustang1072 · June 15th, 2009, 12:15 PM

oh really? thanks ill go check that out

BostonPerformance · June 15th, 2009, 12:17 PM

Check the rubber seal on the cap for cracks. If it seems to be ok, put it back on, then disconnect your battery for a few minutes. That should reset the computer and get rid of the light.

Black Bullitt · June 15th, 2009, 02:09 PM

Also, there is a rubber gromet that goes from the filler neck to the tank that can wear out and cause engine codes as well. Dunno if that's it, but some FYI just in case.

mustang1072 · June 15th, 2009, 05:26 PM

Originally Posted by BostonPerformance

Check the rubber seal on the cap for cracks. If it seems to be ok, put it back on, then disconnect your battery for a few minutes. That should reset the computer and get rid of the light.

duh im an idiot i didnt even think about disconnecting the battery.. thanks guys im sure ill be able to tackle this problem with all this help

June 15th, 2009, 12:14 PM	#4
treblruh Regular New 99 SVT Cobra Vert! Dunno Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Tulsa,Oklahoma Posts: 243 iTrader: 0 reviews	I think mine said that for awhile, and i figured out it was just a seal broken or something. __________________ Go Pokes! MM Cobra Club #33 VERT CREW #02

June 15th, 2009, 12:17 PM	#6
BostonPerformance Enthusiast 99 Cherokee sport/87 5.0 not tested Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: san antonio, tx Posts: 987 iTrader: 0 reviews	Check the rubber seal on the cap for cracks. If it seems to be ok, put it back on, then disconnect your battery for a few minutes. That should reset the computer and get rid of the light. __________________ [CENTER]"Not the victory but the action; Not the goal but the game; In the deed the glory," -Hartley Burr Alexander

June 15th, 2009, 09:10 AM	#2
1StockGT Enthusiast 2003 Cobra Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Newport News,VA Posts: 628 iTrader: 1 reviews	It's means there is something wrong with the gas cap. Take it off and then try putting it back on. Look to see if it is damaged. It may be time to buy a new gas cap.

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