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Old 04-08-2011, 10:13 PM
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Gas cap

I have an message saying check the gas cap. But the cap is on tight! What's that?
Old 04-09-2011, 12:28 AM
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it might take a little while for the warning to go away.

Or your gas cap needs replacement. It happens.
Old 04-09-2011, 07:28 AM
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is the gas low?
Old 04-09-2011, 08:50 AM
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Happened to me a few months ago - it just came on while I was driving on the highway.

It took almost a week for mine to go out. Just about when I was ready to make an appointment at the dealer, it went out and hasn't been back on since.

I'd let it go for a few days before you do anything about it.
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Low battery
Old 04-09-2011, 09:57 AM
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i bet that it is not low battery or bad cap. Pcv valve.

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Old 04-09-2011, 02:14 PM
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Had this problem with my '07 TL-S. Asked the dealer and they said this has been happening quite a bit on the '04 to '08 TL's (at least in MInnesota where I live). It seems to be moisture in the air that reacts with the gas cap sensor. It goes away when the moisture lessens in the air. I have had this happen to me at least 20 times, with it happening to me this Wednesday.
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I bought mine with this problem. Took it to the dealer and took them about 3 tries but they finally got it. This is a very common problem for our 3G TL's per the Acura Tech here and there is a TSB on it.

Take it to the dealer and let them know there is a TSB on it. It was the pcv check valve I believe from what they said.
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