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Since: Jul 04, 2007
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(Msg. 1) Posted: Wed Jul 04, 2007 9:33 pm Post subject: Check Fuel Cap Get Alert Archived from groups: alt>autos>honda (more info?)

My "Check Fuel Cap" keeps blinking. I checked the cap and have filled the tank twice sense. Still comes on. Has any one hade this problem. I like to know the problem before calling the dealer so I don't get the runaround. Thanks >> Stay informed about: Check Fuel Cap

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(Msg. 2) Posted: Thu Jul 05, 2007 12:55 am Post subject: Re: Check Fuel Cap Get Alert [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

TC wrote: > My "Check Fuel Cap" keeps blinking. I checked the cap and have filled the > tank twice sense. Still comes on. Has any one hade this problem. I like > to know the problem before calling the dealer so I don't get the > runaround. If it is out of warranty (you have failed to mention the year/make/model of your vehicle), replace the fuel cap. They do go bad... >> Stay informed about: Check Fuel Cap

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(Msg. 3) Posted: Thu Jul 05, 2007 2:55 am Post subject: Re: Check Fuel Cap Get Alert [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

Sorry 07 Honda Fit; It's still under warranty I hope! "Joe LaVigne" <jlavigne.TakeThisOut@hits-buffalo.com> wrote in message news:f6htju$ni7$3@aioe.org... > TC wrote: > >> My "Check Fuel Cap" keeps blinking. I checked the cap and have filled >> the >> tank twice sense. Still comes on. Has any one hade this problem. I like >> to know the problem before calling the dealer so I don't get the >> runaround. > > If it is out of warranty (you have failed to mention the year/make/model > of > your vehicle), replace the fuel cap. They do go bad... > >> Stay informed about: Check Fuel Cap

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(Msg. 4) Posted: Thu Jul 05, 2007 2:55 am Post subject: Re: Check Fuel Cap Get Alert [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

TC wrote: > Sorry 07 Honda Fit; It's still under warranty I hope! > > "Joe LaVigne" <jlavigne DeleteThis @hits-buffalo.com> wrote in message > news:f6htju$ni7$3@aioe.org... >> TC wrote: >> >>> My "Check Fuel Cap" keeps blinking. I checked the cap and have filled >>> the >>> tank twice sense. Still comes on. Has any one hade this problem. I like >>> to know the problem before calling the dealer so I don't get the >>> runaround. >> >> If it is out of warranty (you have failed to mention the year/make/model >> of >> your vehicle), replace the fuel cap. They do go bad... >> Then take it right to the dealer. So long as you are fully tightening it, and not topping off the fuel when you fill it, it is nothing you did. Warranty has got you covered... >> Stay informed about: Check Fuel Cap

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(Msg. 5) Posted: Thu Jul 05, 2007 7:55 am Post subject: Re: Check Fuel Cap Get Alert [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

"TC" <NO.DeleteThis@SPAM.com> wrote in news:CmUii.37548$Um6.8662@newssvr12.news.prodigy.net: > My "Check Fuel Cap" keeps blinking. I checked the cap and have filled > the tank twice sense. Still comes on. Has any one hade this problem. > I like to know the problem before calling the dealer so I don't get > the runaround. > > Has the gas cap ever been dropped? The internal vent goes bad and will not hold pressure. Common problem, especially if the cap falls on the ground. If your car is under warranty, the cap will be replaced for free. -- Tegger The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ www.tegger.com/hondafaq/ >> Stay informed about: Check Fuel Cap

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(Msg. 6) Posted: Thu Jul 05, 2007 7:55 am Post subject: Re: Check Fuel Cap Get Alert [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

The cap has a tether on it so no dropping has accord. Thanks "Tegger" <tegger.TakeThisOut@tegger.c0m> wrote in message news:Xns996445A5DC7D8tegger@207.14.116.130... > "TC" <NO.TakeThisOut@SPAM.com> wrote in > news:CmUii.37548$Um6.8662@newssvr12.news.prodigy.net: > >> My "Check Fuel Cap" keeps blinking. I checked the cap and have filled >> the tank twice sense. Still comes on. Has any one hade this problem. >> I like to know the problem before calling the dealer so I don't get >> the runaround. >> >> > > > > Has the gas cap ever been dropped? > > The internal vent goes bad and will not hold pressure. Common problem, > especially if the cap falls on the ground. > > If your car is under warranty, the cap will be replaced for free. > > > > -- > Tegger > > The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ > www.tegger.com/hondafaq/ >> Stay informed about: Check Fuel Cap

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(Msg. 7) Posted: Thu Jul 05, 2007 12:55 pm Post subject: Re: Check Fuel Cap Get Alert [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

"TC" <NO.DeleteThis@SPAM.com> wrote in message news:CmUii.37548$Um6.8662@newssvr12.news.prodigy.net... > My "Check Fuel Cap" keeps blinking. I checked the cap and have filled the > tank twice sense. Still comes on. Has any one hade this problem. I like > to know the problem before calling the dealer so I don't get the > runaround. > > > > Thanks > I am not familiar with the Fit, but do they actually have a Check fuel Cap light? I would think that it would be tied into the OBD2 Evaporative Emissions codes...learn something new everyday!> >> Stay informed about: Check Fuel Cap

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(Msg. 8) Posted: Thu Jul 05, 2007 7:33 pm Post subject: Re: Check Fuel Cap Get Alert [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

"Andy" <bumpy.TakeThisOut@att.net> wrote in message news:W_7ji.147808$Sa4.14655@bgtnsc05-news.ops.worldnet.att.net... > > "TC" <NO.TakeThisOut@SPAM.com> wrote in message > news:CmUii.37548$Um6.8662@newssvr12.news.prodigy.net... >> My "Check Fuel Cap" keeps blinking. I checked the cap and have filled >> the tank twice sense. Still comes on. Has any one hade this problem. I >> like to know the problem before calling the dealer so I don't get the >> runaround. >> >> >> >> Thanks >> > I am not familiar with the Fit, but do they actually have > a Check fuel Cap light? I would think that it would be > tied into the OBD2 Evaporative Emissions codes...learn > something new everyday!> It is tied into the OBDII codes but the last couple years if the code is generated Honda's turn the check fuel cap message on the dash. Saves on some service calls. >> Stay informed about: Check Fuel Cap

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(Msg. 9) Posted: Sat Jul 07, 2007 8:55 pm Post subject: Re: Check Fuel Cap (update) Get Alert [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

After two weeks and two tank of gas I started driving to the dealer this morning and guess what It no longer was flashing "Check gas cap" So home I went with my tale bent and a cup coffee. Thanks for your help... "TC" <NO RemoveThis @SPAM.com> wrote in message news:CmUii.37548$Um6.8662@newssvr12.news.prodigy.net... > My "Check Fuel Cap" keeps blinking. I checked the cap and have filled the > tank twice sense. Still comes on. Has any one hade this problem. I like > to know the problem before calling the dealer so I don't get the > runaround. > > > > Thanks > > >> Stay informed about: Check Fuel Cap

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(Msg. 10) Posted: Sat Jul 07, 2007 8:55 pm Post subject: Re: Check Fuel Cap (update) Get Alert [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

"TC" <NO RemoveThis @SPAM.com> wrote in message news:wTVji.8611$Rw1.5336@newssvr25.news.prodigy.net... > After two weeks and two tank of gas I started driving to the dealer this > morning and guess what It no longer was flashing "Check gas cap" So home > I went with my tale bent and a cup coffee. > > Thanks for your help... > > > > "TC" <NO RemoveThis @SPAM.com> wrote in message > news:CmUii.37548$Um6.8662@newssvr12.news.prodigy.net... >> My "Check Fuel Cap" keeps blinking. I checked the cap and have filled >> the tank twice sense. Still comes on. Has any one hade this problem. I >> like to know the problem before calling the dealer so I don't get the >> runaround. >> >> >> >> Thanks The Owner's Manual for my 07 Accord says it can take several weeks of driving after the problem has been fixed until an idiot light notification goes off ... >> Stay informed about: Check Fuel Cap

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(Msg. 11) Posted: Wed Jul 11, 2007 8:13 pm Post subject: Re: Check Fuel Cap Get Alert [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

"TC" <NO.TakeThisOut@SPAM.com> wrote in message news:CmUii.37548$Um6.8662@newssvr12.news.prodigy.net... > My "Check Fuel Cap" keeps blinking. I checked the cap and have filled the > tank twice sense. Still comes on. Has any one hade this problem. I like > to know the problem before calling the dealer so I don't get the > runaround. > > > > Thanks > > Don't you mean 'Check Engine" light, which MAY come on due to a loose fuel cap ? I've never heard of a 'check fuel cap'..certainly not on my 2001 Civic nor my 92 Accord. >> Stay informed about: Check Fuel Cap

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(Msg. 12) Posted: Wed Jul 11, 2007 8:15 pm Post subject: Re: Check Fuel Cap (update) Get Alert [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

"TC" <NO.RemoveThis@SPAM.com> wrote in message news:wTVji.8611$Rw1.5336@newssvr25.news.prodigy.net... > After two weeks and two tank of gas I started driving to the dealer this > morning and guess what It no longer was flashing "Check gas cap" So home > I went with my tale bent and a cup coffee. > > Thanks for your help... > > > > "TC" <NO.RemoveThis@SPAM.com> wrote in message > news:CmUii.37548$Um6.8662@newssvr12.news.prodigy.net... >> My "Check Fuel Cap" keeps blinking. I checked the cap and have filled >> the tank twice sense. Still comes on. Has any one hade this problem. I >> like to know the problem before calling the dealer so I don't get the >> runaround. >> >> >> >> Thanks >> >> > Many of these errors clear themselves after the problem is resolved and a few miles, or start/stop engines are performed. > >> Stay informed about: Check Fuel Cap

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