Check Fuel Cap Message???

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 09-30-2008 | 09:20 PM
  #1  
henrychan718's Avatar
Thread Starter
Advanced
 
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 97
Likes: 0
Check Fuel Cap Message???

So today, I went to the gas station and filled my car up. After driving for another 10 minutes or so back to my home, I noticed a message was being displayed saying my fuel cap was not closed. I've checked and it seems to be fine and I even twisted it some more.

Can someone tell me how I can fix this problem?
Old 09-30-2008 | 11:07 PM
  #2  
Houston's Avatar
Here I come!
 
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 383
Likes: 62
From: H-Town,TX.
This is straight from the owner's manual:

The CHECK FUEL CAP message should go off after tightening the fuel cap, turning the ignition switch off and on, then driving over 30 mph(48 km/h) for at least 45 seconds. Due to different driving conditions, it may take a few driving trips to make the message go off. If a loose or missing fuel cap was not the cause of the CHECK FUEL CAP message coming on, the message will turn off and the malfunction indicator lamp will come on. If this happens, have your vehicle checked by a dealer as soon as possible
Old 09-30-2008 | 11:57 PM
  #3  
01tl4tl's Avatar
Team Owner
 
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 33,535
Likes: 1,137
nice job H! you are fast becoming a major asset to the board!
thank you!!

There have been poblems from a loose filler pipe seal to bad gas caps
Make sure you tighten it to 3 clicks
10 clicks is not required and does not actually tighten the cap any more!!
The first click is the tight indicator- the next 2 ensure you really did get it on tight
The TL fuel system needs an airtight setup from the airfilter box at one end and the gas cap at the other

If the book method doesnt solve it- call for an appt with the dealer
Call acura and make a file complaint, 1-800-382-2238 x5 ask for a recall check on your VIN number too- register with them as the owner
gen 3 needs those power steering hoses replaced!!!
some danger of underhood fire~
and some cars get a new wiper motor-- as it quits without warning---nice - get it fixed for winter
Old 10-01-2008 | 01:09 AM
  #4  
hoangtran9's Avatar
Advanced
 
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 72
Likes: 0
From: Sterling, VA
Originally Posted by henrychan718
So today, I went to the gas station and filled my car up. After driving for another 10 minutes or so back to my home, I noticed a message was being displayed saying my fuel cap was not closed. I've checked and it seems to be fine and I even twisted it some more.

Can someone tell me how I can fix this problem?
you should bring to the dealer to let them know and they might replace for you a new sensor. It happend to my car and they replaced for free if your car under warranty.
Old 10-01-2008 | 12:25 PM
  #5  
Houston's Avatar
Here I come!
 
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 383
Likes: 62
From: H-Town,TX.
Originally Posted by 01tl4tl
nice job H! you are fast becoming a major asset to the board!
thank you!!
As you can see, I'm catching up to your posts.
Old 10-01-2008 | 03:08 PM
  #6  
01tl4tl's Avatar
Team Owner
 
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 33,535
Likes: 1,137
you can have the whole amount if it means I dont have to answer the same questions and remind everyone of the owner book and acura reg and .....

my free time for azine has cut down --trying to have a life~
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
01CLOwner
2G CL (2001-2003)
21
10-09-2015 01:07 PM
sockr1
Car Parts for Sale
22
10-01-2015 01:31 AM
SpraykwoN
ILX
4
09-23-2015 11:44 AM
GhostTL09
Car Parts for Sale
4
09-19-2015 01:57 PM
NSolace
2G TL Problems & Fixes
1
09-03-2015 08:14 PM



Quick Reply: Check Fuel Cap Message???



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 09:10 AM.