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Old Jun 1, 2008 | 03:21 AM
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Gas Cap Loose

2007 TL Type S
Does anyone have a problem while you drive you get a message "gas cap loose " and then it goes away after 10 15 minutes of drving. i got this message several times. i always fill the gas my self and i make sure it gets 4 to 5 clicks. i also never leave vehicle running when i am filling gas. i have this Saturday appointment for this issue.
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Old Jun 1, 2008 | 03:39 AM
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you really shouldnt have that issue if you're tightening it 4-5 clicks.
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Old Jun 1, 2008 | 03:47 AM
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i know that, but it seems there is a problem i just want to know if anyone else had this problem and what did they do to solve it
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Old Jun 1, 2008 | 07:45 AM
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there may be a problem with your cap, something in your fuel system is malfunctioning...since its going away I would think it may be the sensor

1 click or 13591 clicks its the cap will be tightened the same amount
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Old Jun 28, 2008 | 09:16 AM
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same problem here. havent had time to take it in. for me it happends every day at least 3 to 4 times a day
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Old Jun 28, 2008 | 07:17 PM
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Originally Posted by MWalsh9152
there may be a problem with your cap, something in your fuel system is malfunctioning...

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Little over a year, never had a problem.
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Old Jun 29, 2008 | 05:14 PM
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Seen this on many cars that come in.

Replace the gas cap, only get one from the dealer others will make problem worse

Warranty will cover it, I don't remember if extended warranty will
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Old Jul 13, 2008 | 01:22 PM
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Same problem here; they replaced the gas cap and it is still happening.
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Old Jul 13, 2008 | 05:46 PM
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I have this problem also on my 07 TL-S. It's very irritating to keep deleting the "emails". I replaced the gas cap myself since I didn't want to wait around at the dealer. The light comes on three to eight times per tank and goes off after 5-15 mintues.
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Old Jul 13, 2008 | 05:49 PM
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then you might have a bad sensor, the one that checks for fuel vapor leakage...
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Old Jul 13, 2008 | 06:37 PM
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I just had this happen to me and I took it up to the shop to get a diagnostic on it. I had a "Small" EVAP leak.
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Old Jul 14, 2008 | 07:36 AM
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I took it to the dealership and they say there is no codes stored in the system. they couldn't find a problem so I bought a new gas cap and put it my self and the light still comes back on.
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