Thanks to you and your three time start and turn off method of resetting the check engine light, you saved me a $75 diagnostics charge at Hyundai. The light turned off. Yay!
Of all the multitude of how to and advice videos out there re check engine light, this one is the simplest first step and makes the most sense. This was the solution I needed for my 2015 Subaru Forester. Try this first! Thank you itsfixable.
You just saved me today from spending much on diagnostics. It was not working at first but had to make sure the new cap is sealed tight (till I heard that clicking sound), did the reset, and boom. Never move your gas cap while the engine is on else it will trigger the check engine light on the dashboard.
Same thing, light went on after I filled gas tank, just one day after I got my car serviced with a hefty bill. Went back to the mechanic, and they couldn't turn it off. Found this video and got a new gas cap. The light went off about 24 hours later. Guess the air pressure had to adjust. Mahalo nui loa from Aiea, Hawaii.
This happened to my 2009 Subaru twice already and I have had it for a little over 1 year now; and it runs pretty well too at 178,000 miles or so. When this happened, I unscrewed and screwed it back on, and restarted the car twice and it never came back on again. The only other times this dreaded light came on while driving was once due to a spark plug issue and then another time because my E-brake needed fixing. Otherwise, it has been smooth sailing and 2 out of the 4 times, it had to do with my gas cap. Now I make sure that I hear it click 3-4 times and not loose whatsoever before taking off after pumping gas. lol. Very good video by the way.
Been driving for a good 25 years. Never had a gas cap go bad on me. Other day engine light came on. Hooked my reader up and said small leak. Stopped at the gas station on my way to work and noticed my gas cap felt loose with no resistance at all (I remembered what it felt like before). Ordered a new cap from amazon and cleared the code. Problem solved.
Are you driving a 2013 chevy Cruze? Because I am. I got the evap code and everytime I fuel up. My car shakes and seems to stall for a bit. Then it will rev down for a bit.
Thanks for ur video it happend to me when i start my car on a chevy malibu 09 the check light goes away but its stay a low not bright check engine light scan it with two diffrent scanners and no codes everything works fine so my two things on mind was i need it a oilchange o a gas cap so i try this i went to my car and open the gas cap and put it back and turn my car and the light was off thank u for making this video 🙏🏻👌✌️ just make sure u guys put it back and make sure is close right every time tu put gas on ur car thanks again
Replaced my gas filler cap about 4 months ago after the engine management light came on amber. The cap seal was very worn. Same thing happened two weeks ago. Fearing the worst checked the gas filler cap which was screwed up very tight. Removed the cap & screwed back in until I heard two clicks. Problem solved. Appears that a gas cap that is also screwed on too tight with very limited free movement could also trigger the engine management light to show amber as well.
🎉 subbed. Thumbs up. You're clutch my man. Thank you. This method works for newer models also that have keyless start. Just press the button 3 times for 1 second like you did and then turn on the car. Worked for 2023 Chevy equinox
My mechanic friend told me to replace my gas cap because my check engine light kept coding for EVAP and then turning off for a while before turning on again. Annoying. So I'm watching this video to see if my symptoms fit yours, and yeah, the only difference is that my check engine light doesn't turn on immediately after refilling, only after maybe a half mile away from the gas station.
Thank you! I hope this is the cause of my constantly lit check engine light! I would love to smog my old car and keep driving it! 2003 Ford Focus. Also, the instrument panel doesn't work unless I pull on the wire
I have a 2019 Nissan Murano I replaced the gas cap the light is still on I will try what you suggested. I sure hope it works I need to pass inspection 😢
me too..just solved my TRC off light signal with replacing my petrol cap..my car cannot go higher than 1500 rpm when pressing maximum to the accelerator. First, I thought the gearbox torque pin was broken. I sent it for auto transmission checking; it was not faulty.
An improper seal mean fuel and recirculation system pressure are incorrect. So yes, depending on your vehicle type, performance can definitely be affected.
The 3 times ACC doesn't work on my Audi TT also. CEL is on with no error codes, I've had plenty errors before and did the repairs, mainly sensors, but I am changing my gas cap and resetting the CEL with my VAG tool.@@ItsFixable
My Terrain is a 2014 model which is built to California emissions standards, the strictest in the country. Consequently there are quite a lot of interconnected sensors that control the OBDC and affect its reporting. Not every make nor model country or world wide will necessarily act like a California emissions vehicle. But the atmosphere around the world would be so much cleaner if all vehicles were built to this standard.
I had engine light come on a few times in the past and it was code P0202, so they fitted a new fuel injector. It was fine for a while, but same code came up today. It came on when i'd filled up with fuel, so i'm wondering if it's the fuel cap.
From what I could see on the video it looked like your cap was ok, but it looked like you had some crude on the filler neck lip (goes to gasoline tank). So maybe that was the issue, and you did not need a new gas cap after all. The check engine light you mentioned could go off simply by fiddling with the gas cap and temporarily making a better seal, and could reoccur if the crude on the filler neck lip is really the thing causing a bad seal. Suggest you clean the filler neck lip, etc. Further, you have the most reactive check engine light I have ever heard of. Usually check engine lights take awhile to react to a gas cap issue (a day?) and takes awhile to clear when the problem is solved (another day?).
I fiddled with that old cap any number of ways and was unable to solve the problem; light remained even after the reset procedure. As you saw, as soon as I installed the new one, the light extinguished. Yeah, it's the first car I've owned where the light responds so quickly. I like that :) The error code remains in memory though. I did the jumper trick to check the flashing sequence.
@@ItsFixable You might still consider cleaning the filler neck and flange where it contacts the gas cap seal even if your check engine light has gone away, as a preventative measure if nothing else.
This happened to my Toyota prius 2015 twice. I brought it to the Toyota service and they charged me $120 to diagnose & enter the code to turn off that light. They told me my gas tank cap wasn't closed tight and caused it, and I guarantee that I closed it very tight until I hear many clicks, not sure why 🤔😒
@@ItsFixableas long as you don’t need to smog it soon, don’t worry about it, it should reset. Clearing the code or disconnecting the battery will cause more problems. The OBDII module will still report it as bad, stored / pending code. Will not pass smog in California.
This happened to me with my 2014 gmc denali. Except afterwards my oil levels dropped and it said engine power reduced , turn off engine and started beeping. I made it to an oil change place..even tho i just paid 2 mths ago for a full service oil change. The attendant tells me theres oil and no oil leak. I made it home and my husband looks at it and he also said theres full oil and no leaks. He reset the button. My oil level went back to normal too. Is this anything to do with the gas vapors and air getting into my motor over time bf i got the new cap? Bc its running fine now.
Și la mine la Skoda Fabia ș_a aprins ceck după ce am schimbat bujiile cu unele eftine acum am comandat la fel cu cele carele_am dat jos de pe motor. Aștept să le primesc să văd rezultatul. .
Could this stop your car from moving.? I'm currently stuck. I share the same situation. I went to the gas station earlier today and i went out to run an errand and the car was stuttering upon acceleration. I immediately stopped the car and turned off the engine. Happened shortly after i started the car again, then boom, my car is parked 3 blocks from where i live and it won't move at all now. I have a 2014 nissan rogue select and i have no idea how to diagnose this. Please help P.s: i did the steps you laid out to no avail
Past few months I was getting intermittent ECL, scanned as P0456 very small evap leak, replace gas cap. So I bought the auto zone suitable replacement (duralast) and it didn’t fix the problem. I checked the entire evap system it all looked good. So I thought before getting a smoke check I would try a different gas cap.. Amazon China special.. it worked no more ECL. I took apart the original cap to see why it failed… it was the vent valve.
I have a 2013 Chevy Equinox. My check engine light can on and stays on. I had a new exhausted system put on, a new converter put in and the check engine light continues to stay on. It is getting very costly and the garage can not inspect my vehicle because of the light. What are they not checking or doing to get the light to stay off and get my vehicle inspected? I was stopped by a cop due to the inspection. Please help!
Has the mechanic checked for the error code (or codes) using an OBDII scanner? Those codes should tell what engine system is causing the fault. Then the mechanic needs to follow industry standard troubleshooting to narrow it to the specific component problem. If he (they) have done all that work without scanning for the code(s), take it to a new mechanic!
I have a 2011 cruze lt. I want to ask something regarding the gas cap. In my car, the gas cap is with key but i didn't get the key from where i purchased my used cruze. So the gas cap is without key and it doesn't lock there properly, click sound comes, but it still remains loose, even with click sound i can just lift off the gas cap it will open, it never tights. Maybe because i don't have its key?? Also in my car, engine check light is appearing, it's not blinking though. I think that due to this gas cap, the engine check light is appearing maybe. Also my car is burning a lot of fuel, the crazy thing is when i leave car at park in the night and again go back in the morning the fuel shows 1-2 needle less on the meter as compared to when i checked at night. Why is this happening and what should I do?? Thanks.
It sounds to me like you do not have the proper gas cap. Start by getting the right one for your car. A locking cap is fine, but you need the right fit so it seals closed. As to why the fuel gauge declines overnight, you either have a leak or someone is siphoning gas from your tank. Do you smell gas in the morning? Look for leaks. Get the tank pressure tested. It dangerous to drive if you have leaks! The check engine light may be related but that could be a different issue. You need it diagnosed by a mechanic.
@@ItsFixable ya, I have noticed sometimes smell of gas around the car, maybe its due to the gas cap, actually my gas cap never closes or seal properly, even after 2 3 clicks or infinite clicks you can just lift it up without even rotating it, it always remains open, maybe because I don't have keys to lock it. Just wanna make sure that can I buy a new gas cap without key or do I need to purchase with key gas cap only?
@@ItsFixable maybe fuel gauge is declining due to loose gas cap only, the gas is leaking from the cap only in form of vapours and is evaporating, I have heard many saying that loose gas cap maybe the reason for fuel leakage as well.
You don't have to have a locking cap. I don't think you'd see that much evaporation overnight. Check for leaks, and it would be really good to get the system pressure tested. If its leaking when your engine is running it's quite dangerous.
Good Afternoon Sir. My car is a 2012 Infinity G37X of 4 door. I bought the gas cap at the original Infinity dealer and the engine light was erased by the mechanic and the engine light came back again and this month I have to do an inspection with MVC and I'm worried. Please I need some advice. How solve this problem? Thank you.
Well, if you've changed the cap and the light came back, it's likely a different issue. You need to check the OBDC code to identify the problem. You need someone with a code scanner; or learn how to hotwire (jumpper) to have the check light flash the code.
I’m really hoping this is the reason why my check engine light keeps turning on. I had taken my car to mechanic like 2-3 times already got a new sensor and fuel pump& more just to fix the issue and the light Keeps turning on for some reason. It’s so annoying so I’m praying that this works
My car got to where it wouldn't have power taking off. My son put new calls. New spark plugs when it was done. It still wouldn't go off and stay off. It would say numberof jet stopped. Got back under the hood and found out. It was just the number 5 that popped off. He had to put it back on top of the spark plug and that solved my problem. But not really because I need a new gas lead won't stay tight and you don't drive it for a little while and it's loose. So they just fall open and I don't know how it does ithanks for the info it let me know. I need a new gas cap because the light came back on after everything was correct. Drove like a brand new one and then I drive it again and the stupid lot comes back o
The light can still on sometime and also it can flash in when you stop in the 🚦 No problem , buy another Good ObD 2 2023 , you can still drive as long as the engine is Not red light engine at that time Scrape your vehicle 🚗 buy a motorbike 1000cc and enjoy the summer. Listen to me and don’t ask me any question. Good luck 👍🥃👄
I will try it. Auto Zone code came up gas cap. Bought one today, light still on. Man said it does not go out immediately to run the car 50 mins. I’m retired and do not drive mush. Lol
In simple terms, the entire fuel system of a modern engine is pressurized. there is a host of reasons for this, one of which is that gasoline vapors in the tank can be captured, re-routed and burned, increasing the fuel economy. Allowing these vapors to escape is also a pollution source.
@@ItsFixable Yeah i know I got one off amazon for 11 bucks,,and when my wife saw it,,,"She said",,,,,How many yrs has that light been on? and NOW you buy one ????
Hard to believe a cheap fuel cap can be the simple solution, yep that’s all mine was, huge thank you, I’m daz from australia
Thanks to you and your three time start and turn off method of resetting the check engine light, you saved me a $75 diagnostics charge at Hyundai. The light turned off. Yay!
Excellent!
@colegreen1291 Auto Zone does free diagnostic testing on 1996 and newer. (Double check on year) just in case you ever need that.
My dx will be 140 if this new gas cap doesn’t work. I’m sure it will
Of all the multitude of how to and advice videos out there re check engine light, this one is the simplest first step and makes the most sense. This was the solution I needed for my 2015 Subaru Forester. Try this first! Thank you itsfixable.
Glad it helped
You just saved me today from spending much on diagnostics. It was not working at first but had to make sure the new cap is sealed tight (till I heard that clicking sound), did the reset, and boom. Never move your gas cap while the engine is on else it will trigger the check engine light on the dashboard.
Nice!
Thank you so much for sharing the info on how to reset. My check engine light went off 😊!
I recently bought a vw and got 600 kms on it and saw the light.
Followed your video and it went off.
Thank you man
Same thing, light went on after I filled gas tank, just one day after I got my car serviced with a hefty bill. Went back to the mechanic, and they couldn't turn it off. Found this video and got a new gas cap. The light went off about 24 hours later. Guess the air pressure had to adjust. Mahalo nui loa from Aiea, Hawaii.
This happened to my 2009 Subaru twice already and I have had it for a little over 1 year now; and it runs pretty well too at 178,000 miles or so. When this happened, I unscrewed and screwed it back on, and restarted the car twice and it never came back on again. The only other times this dreaded light came on while driving was once due to a spark plug issue and then another time because my E-brake needed fixing. Otherwise, it has been smooth sailing and 2 out of the 4 times, it had to do with my gas cap. Now I make sure that I hear it click 3-4 times and not loose whatsoever before taking off after pumping gas. lol. Very good video by the way.
Cheers !got worried light was on!cleaned my gas cap seal!light when out!great vid thanks for the help!
I'm glad it was of help!
Been driving for a good 25 years. Never had a gas cap go bad on me. Other day engine light came on. Hooked my reader up and said small leak. Stopped at the gas station on my way to work and noticed my gas cap felt loose with no resistance at all (I remembered what it felt like before). Ordered a new cap from amazon and cleared the code. Problem solved.
👍👍
Is the gap supposed to click ? Mine never has
Ja klar@@prettybaby80
How u clear code
🎉 nice I knew check engine light is gas cap or could be anything
I just bought mine today and I pray this works.
Are you driving a 2013 chevy Cruze? Because I am. I got the evap code and everytime I fuel up. My car shakes and seems to stall for a bit. Then it will rev down for a bit.
Did it help
Thank you so much! it really worked. Your video helped me to save $150 for repair shop testing
Great to hear!
Thanks for ur video it happend to me when i start my car on a chevy malibu 09 the check light goes away but its stay a low not bright check engine light scan it with two diffrent scanners and no codes everything works fine so my two things on mind was i need it a oilchange o a gas cap so i try this i went to my car and open the gas cap and put it back and turn my car and the light was off thank u for making this video 🙏🏻👌✌️ just make sure u guys put it back and make sure is close right every time tu put gas on ur car thanks again
I'm glad you found it helpful! 🙂
its work!!!!!! I just closed again the gas cap and thats it!!!!! Im shoked! thank you so much!!!!
Fantastic!
Replaced my gas filler cap about 4 months ago after the engine management light came on amber. The cap seal was very worn.
Same thing happened two weeks ago. Fearing the worst checked the gas filler cap which was screwed up very tight.
Removed the cap & screwed back in until I heard two clicks.
Problem solved.
Appears that a gas cap that is also screwed on too tight with very limited free movement could also trigger the engine management light to show amber as well.
Interesting🤔
I can't thank you enough 🙏🏻
🎉 subbed. Thumbs up. You're clutch my man. Thank you. This method works for newer models also that have keyless start. Just press the button 3 times for 1 second like you did and then turn on the car. Worked for 2023 Chevy equinox
Thanks for the sub!
My mechanic friend told me to replace my gas cap because my check engine light kept coding for EVAP and then turning off for a while before turning on again. Annoying. So I'm watching this video to see if my symptoms fit yours, and yeah, the only difference is that my check engine light doesn't turn on immediately after refilling, only after maybe a half mile away from the gas station.
The same here shit. My engine light code P2402 EVAPORATED. I went to buy the NEW GAP GA FROM AUTOZONE. NOW MY ENGINE LIGHT IS OFF. THANKS GOD😂
Did it solve?
Thank you! I hope this is the cause of my constantly lit check engine light! I would love to smog my old car and keep driving it! 2003 Ford Focus. Also, the instrument panel doesn't work unless I pull on the wire
I couldn't drenched myself ; such a gentleman
What if the car is keyless? Do u jut turn on 3 times as in this case?
Not sure. You cannot start the car. He turned on the accessories three times then started/turned on the car.
Thank you for a informative and calming video on the check engine light I’m over here freaking 😫out LOL
You're welcome!
I have a 2019 Nissan Murano I replaced the gas cap the light is still on I will try what you suggested. I sure hope it works I need to pass inspection 😢
2018 Murano here 🥲🥲🥲🥲
me too..just solved my TRC off light signal with replacing my petrol cap..my car cannot go higher than 1500 rpm when pressing maximum to the accelerator. First, I thought the gearbox torque pin was broken. I sent it for auto transmission checking; it was not faulty.
Ihave my Toyota vits Model 2006 when am cruising to 40 km its when they engine check come on what was the causes
Does a lose gas cap can make the car run differently or unresponsive?
An improper seal mean fuel and recirculation system pressure are incorrect. So yes, depending on your vehicle type, performance can definitely be affected.
Nice, calm, informative video.
Thank you!
Thanks you for the 3 time start..it really works
You're welcome!
What do you do start it turn it off and then start it and then turn it off
Thank you so much ,actually I struggled lot finally understood after this video
Glad to hear it!
Is it possible that a faulty gas cap can adversely affect mileage?
Yes, I have read that it can.
Is the cap the black part suppose to wiggle a little
2011 vw scirocco, 2.0tsi. I tried the launch control with the DSG box and now check engine light is on. Please help 🙏
Does the three times turning to ACC works on every make? My one is vw jetta 2017 and I failed to reset check-engine light this way. Any suggestions?
I'm sorry, I don't know anything about VW.
I have a Dodge Challenger 2012 SXT and it worked like a charm. Thanks for this!
The 3 times ACC doesn't work on my Audi TT also. CEL is on with no error codes, I've had plenty errors before and did the repairs, mainly sensors, but I am changing my gas cap and resetting the CEL with my VAG tool.@@ItsFixable
I like the reasoning, methodical! But what about vehicles without a gas cap? My truck just has a gas flap/door.
My Terrain is a 2014 model which is built to California emissions standards, the strictest in the country. Consequently there are quite a lot of interconnected sensors that control the OBDC and affect its reporting. Not every make nor model country or world wide will necessarily act like a California emissions vehicle. But the atmosphere around the world would be so much cleaner if all vehicles were built to this standard.
Thank you so much! 🙏🏼 My problem was that I hadn’t turned the gas cap till it clicked.
Glad it helped!
What about for newer model that no longer have a gas cap?
I had engine light come on a few times in the past and it was code P0202, so they fitted a new fuel injector. It was fine for a while, but same code came up today. It came on when i'd filled up with fuel, so i'm wondering if it's the fuel cap.
Replacing the cap is an inexpensive thing to try.
i have p0089 got my injectors replaced but code still there. what should i try now? gas cap?
From what I could see on the video it looked like your cap was ok, but it looked like you had some crude on the filler neck lip (goes to gasoline tank). So maybe that was the issue, and you did not need a new gas cap after all. The check engine light you mentioned could go off simply by fiddling with the gas cap and temporarily making a better seal, and could reoccur if the crude on the filler neck lip is really the thing causing a bad seal. Suggest you clean the filler neck lip, etc. Further, you have the most reactive check engine light I have ever heard of. Usually check engine lights take awhile to react to a gas cap issue (a day?) and takes awhile to clear when the problem is solved (another day?).
I fiddled with that old cap any number of ways and was unable to solve the problem; light remained even after the reset procedure. As you saw, as soon as I installed the new one, the light extinguished. Yeah, it's the first car I've owned where the light responds so quickly. I like that :) The error code remains in memory though. I did the jumper trick to check the flashing sequence.
@@ItsFixable You might still consider cleaning the filler neck and flange where it contacts the gas cap seal even if your check engine light has gone away, as a preventative measure if nothing else.
My light is on & the car gets up to speed slowly. Happened to me once before years ago & new gas cap fixed the problem, but not this time.
If that white part on my gas cap spins freely then that means I need to get a new cap correct ? It’s also throwing a check engine light because of it
Yep!
This happened to my Toyota prius 2015 twice. I brought it to the Toyota service and they charged me $120 to diagnose & enter the code to turn off that light. They told me my gas tank cap wasn't closed tight and caused it, and I guarantee that I closed it very tight until I hear many clicks, not sure why 🤔😒
Well, if it happens again you might just try replacing the gas cap on your own. It might be the necessary cheap solution.
@@ItsFixable Thanks alot! and I forgot to say thanks for the video 💐
mine came on, I had put in Sea Foam two weeks ago. Could that be it?
I don't know; I've never used additives.
Did you get it fixed put gas treatment in my 09 engine light came on 😢
Will the check engine light go away eventually? I didn’t tighten my gas cap?
Provided everything is functioning correctly, most manufacturers will reset automatically after a certain number of start and run cycles.
@@ItsFixableI hope so. Because Audi wants to charge me $210 + labor for a diagnostic
@@ItsFixableas long as you don’t need to smog it soon, don’t worry about it, it should reset. Clearing the code or disconnecting the battery will cause more problems. The OBDII module will still report it as bad, stored / pending code. Will not pass smog in California.
Can I get the cap at any auto store?
Yes, just tell them your make and model.
Thanks bro.! This helped me today! 👍🏻
Glad to hear it!
Check engine is usually o2 sensor
This happened to me with my 2014 gmc denali. Except afterwards my oil levels dropped and it said engine power reduced , turn off engine and started beeping. I made it to an oil change place..even tho i just paid 2 mths ago for a full service oil change. The attendant tells me theres oil and no oil leak. I made it home and my husband looks at it and he also said theres full oil and no leaks. He reset the button. My oil level went back to normal too. Is this anything to do with the gas vapors and air getting into my motor over time bf i got the new cap? Bc its running fine now.
Și la mine la Skoda Fabia ș_a aprins ceck după ce am schimbat bujiile cu unele eftine acum am comandat la fel cu cele carele_am dat jos de pe motor. Aștept să le primesc să văd rezultatul. .
Could this stop your car from moving.? I'm currently stuck. I share the same situation. I went to the gas station earlier today and i went out to run an errand and the car was stuttering upon acceleration. I immediately stopped the car and turned off the engine. Happened shortly after i started the car again, then boom, my car is parked 3 blocks from where i live and it won't move at all now. I have a 2014 nissan rogue select and i have no idea how to diagnose this. Please help
P.s: i did the steps you laid out to no avail
No, you have a more serious problem.
Past few months I was getting intermittent ECL, scanned as P0456 very small evap leak, replace gas cap. So I bought the auto zone suitable replacement (duralast) and it didn’t fix the problem. I checked the entire evap system it all looked good. So I thought before getting a smoke check I would try a different gas cap.. Amazon China special.. it worked no more ECL.
I took apart the original cap to see why it failed… it was the vent valve.
Great!
I have a 2013 Chevy Equinox. My check engine light can on and stays on. I had a new exhausted system put on, a new converter put in and the check engine light continues to stay on. It is getting very costly and the garage can not inspect my vehicle because of the light. What are they not checking or doing to get the light to stay off and get my vehicle inspected? I was stopped by a cop due to the inspection. Please help!
Has the mechanic checked for the error code (or codes) using an OBDII scanner? Those codes should tell what engine system is causing the fault. Then the mechanic needs to follow industry standard troubleshooting to narrow it to the specific component problem. If he (they) have done all that work without scanning for the code(s), take it to a new mechanic!
How would you know if the valve in the gas cap is bad
I do not know if they have a way to test it.
I have a 2011 cruze lt. I want to ask something regarding the gas cap. In my car, the gas cap is with key but i didn't get the key from where i purchased my used cruze. So the gas cap is without key and it doesn't lock there properly, click sound comes, but it still remains loose, even with click sound i can just lift off the gas cap it will open, it never tights. Maybe because i don't have its key?? Also in my car, engine check light is appearing, it's not blinking though. I think that due to this gas cap, the engine check light is appearing maybe. Also my car is burning a lot of fuel, the crazy thing is when i leave car at park in the night and again go back in the morning the fuel shows 1-2 needle less on the meter as compared to when i checked at night.
Why is this happening and what should I do??
Thanks.
It sounds to me like you do not have the proper gas cap. Start by getting the right one for your car. A locking cap is fine, but you need the right fit so it seals closed.
As to why the fuel gauge declines overnight, you either have a leak or someone is siphoning gas from your tank. Do you smell gas in the morning? Look for leaks. Get the tank pressure tested. It dangerous to drive if you have leaks! The check engine light may be related but that could be a different issue. You need it diagnosed by a mechanic.
@@ItsFixable ya, I have noticed sometimes smell of gas around the car, maybe its due to the gas cap, actually my gas cap never closes or seal properly, even after 2 3 clicks or infinite clicks you can just lift it up without even rotating it, it always remains open, maybe because I don't have keys to lock it. Just wanna make sure that can I buy a new gas cap without key or do I need to purchase with key gas cap only?
@@ItsFixable maybe fuel gauge is declining due to loose gas cap only, the gas is leaking from the cap only in form of vapours and is evaporating, I have heard many saying that loose gas cap maybe the reason for fuel leakage as well.
You don't have to have a locking cap.
I don't think you'd see that much evaporation overnight. Check for leaks, and it would be really good to get the system pressure tested. If its leaking when your engine is running it's quite dangerous.
@@ItsFixable all right, I will get it checked. Thank you so much, loved all your content.
Brilliant solved my problem - thanks
Can u do that was a push bottom start
I've only done this on this model GMC Terrain; it is a key ignition.
Φίλε με βοήθησες πολύ 😂😂
This juts happened to me right after putting gas in my car.
I I’ll try mine too .
@@ahmidachwa78 hopefully it works
@@chuydehorta67hello! Could you tell me what you cleaned it with?
@@chuydehorta67 yes
@@chuydehorta67 that’s why I was asking what you cleaned it with 😊
Thanks for sharing ❤the helpful video
Glad it was helpful!
I bought a new gas cap and problem solved......until a few days ago. Maybe the cap wasn't high quality?
Maybe a vacuum leak somewhere else in the system. Suggest checking the OBDC code and go from there.
Hi sir where are you located?
California
I have a duralast gas cap I does not indicate how many clicks. I don't want to overnighter it
With any brand, if it doesn't seal after one or two clicks it should to be replaced.
Same thing happened with me today 😮😮 I just left the fuel station and engine light popup and my car was running good
Good Afternoon Sir. My car is a 2012 Infinity G37X of 4 door. I bought the gas cap at the original Infinity dealer and the engine light was erased by the mechanic and the engine light came back again and this month I have to do an inspection with MVC and I'm worried. Please I need some advice. How solve this problem? Thank you.
Well, if you've changed the cap and the light came back, it's likely a different issue. You need to check the OBDC code to identify the problem. You need someone with a code scanner; or learn how to hotwire (jumpper) to have the check light flash the code.
Case closed, very educative
Thanks!
Took the dealership where I got mine from 10 weeks to sort it..new EGR Valve..
I think this my problem thank you I'm going to try this
The same here shit😂
Same on my 2014 VW CC. Nervous when the light came on but it was the gas cap! 😌
True! just happened to me after filling my tank and forgot to tighten the cap!
Does it turn off after you make it tighter
a $20 scanner will read the code & verify the gas cap is likely the problem, large leak.
The check engine light can be checked for free at auto zone
I’m really hoping this is the reason why my check engine light keeps turning on. I had taken my car to mechanic like 2-3 times already got a new sensor and fuel pump& more just to fix the issue and the light Keeps turning on for some reason. It’s so annoying so I’m praying that this works
I love u ❤❤❤ u fixed my provlem
☺️, Glad I could help.
Good video I think you would make a good scary movie narrator
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Thank You for your video!
You are welcome!
Thanks young man ❤
You're welcome
I left my gas cap off the car by accident. Drove about 7 miles before realizing and I just happened to look and my light is on. Hope this works
What about flashing red light
I tightened my fuel cap and the light has now turned off sweet
Every time when I filled up my car, in the third days, engine light came on, and back off, keep going back and off, I very frustrated!
What bout a push start car?
My car got to where it wouldn't have power taking off. My son put new calls. New spark plugs when it was done. It still wouldn't go off and stay off. It would say numberof jet stopped. Got back under the hood and found out. It was just the number 5 that popped off. He had to put it back on top of the spark plug and that solved my problem. But not really because I need a new gas lead won't stay tight and you don't drive it for a little while and it's loose. So they just fall open and I don't know how it does ithanks for the info it let me know. I need a new gas cap because the light came back on after everything was correct. Drove like a brand new one and then I drive it again and the stupid lot comes back o
The light can still on sometime and also it can flash in when you stop in the 🚦 No problem , buy another Good ObD 2 2023 , you can still drive as long as the engine is Not red light engine at that time Scrape your vehicle 🚗 buy a motorbike 1000cc and enjoy the summer. Listen to me and don’t ask me any question. Good luck 👍🥃👄
I will try it. Auto Zone code came up gas cap. Bought one today, light still on. Man said it does not go out immediately to run the car 50 mins. I’m retired and do not drive mush. Lol
With the price of gas now, its a good thing you don't need to drive much.
Buy an OBDII and erase the code yourself , they’re cheap
@@ItsFixablejust disconnect the battery for about 15 mins and that'll erase the code
but my vehicle never came with a gas cap
Great video. Thanks.
Glad you liked it!
The EPA thought of everything!
Thank you very much
I have new gas cap with a lock and code comes up
Really helpful😊
I'm so glad!
Boom🙌. Worked for me. Thanks!
Great to hear!
Thanks sir ❤
Most welcome.
Why is a gas cap being tight so important that it triggers check engine light?
In simple terms, the entire fuel system of a modern engine is pressurized. there is a host of reasons for this, one of which is that gasoline vapors in the tank can be captured, re-routed and burned, increasing the fuel economy. Allowing these vapors to escape is also a pollution source.
@@ItsFixable thank you 👍🏾
I have an 03 Durango and the light has been on for 20 yrs,,,Yes it`s the gas cap,But i wasnt gonna pay 35 bucks for a new one
$35 is a rip off. Cap should be about $10!
@@ItsFixable Yeah i know I got one off amazon for 11 bucks,,and when my wife saw it,,,"She said",,,,,How many yrs has that light been on? and NOW you buy one ????
Excellent
Thanks
Me to in my 2012 ram
You are amazing tks
Thank you!
Thank you Boss 🫡
Most welcome
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gr8 job chEf(cudda Bn 1 of thE other infinity-1 things thO😒)