How do I get rid of check fuel cap light?

How do I get rid of check fuel cap light?

How to Reset the Warning Light Gas Cap That Is Loose or Missing

1. Turn off your vehicle’s engine.
2. Step to the gas cap door.
3. Replace the gas cap.
4. Close the gas cap door.
5. Use an OBD-II code scanner if the warning light does not disappear.
6. Continue driving the vehicle.

What does it mean when it says check cap fuel?

Simply put, if your fuel cap light is on, it means that the computer has detected a leak in the system, typically from a loose gas cap. If this light comes on while driving, pull over in a safe spot and re-secure the cap. If the light doesn’t turn off, inspect the gas cap for any damage and replace it if necessary.

Can a loose gas cap cause the engine light to come on?

Fuel System Issues Something as simple as forgetting to replace the gas cap could cause your “check engine” light to come on. This is because the gas cap keeps vapors from escaping the fuel tank. A loose or broken gas cap can dramatically reduce fuel efficiency and increase emissions.

What problems can a missing gas cap cause?

1. Loose or Missing Gas Cap. Probably one of the most satisfying codes your cars computer can throw is the “loose gas cap code.” A loose gas cap will complicate the emissions system, which can create harmful vapor to be released into the air.

Why is the gas cap not going away on my Ford Explorer?

If the gas cap is OK and the message is not going away there is likely a leak in the EVAP system. Open the Explorer’s fuel door. Twist the fuel cap to the left until it disengages from the fuel fill nozzle. Put the cap back on.

What to do if you have a gas leak in your Ford Explorer?

Take a good look at the O-ring. If it is missing or damaged, replace the cap. If the gas cap is OK and the message is not going away there is likely a leak in the EVAP system. Open the Explorer’s fuel door. Twist the fuel cap to the left until it disengages from the fuel fill nozzle. Put the cap back on.

What causes a check fuel inlet warning on a Ford Explorer?

Your Explorer has a built in flapper valve that will keep the fuel in the tank even if the cap is entirely missing. Gas caps can and do go bad. They are not made to last the entire life of the vehicle (although some often do). The check fuel inlet warning is almost always caused by a bad or loose gas cap.

What happens when you fill the tank on a Ford Explorer?

The contact owns a 2004 Ford Explorer. After filling the vehicle with gas and driving a few miles, the fuel cap pressure light illuminates and the engine shuts off. The contact has to exit the vehicle and retighten the filler cap, which then allows the engine to restart.