What does it mean when your mileage says gas cap?
What does it mean when your mileage says gas cap?
If your fuel cap indicator light is on, it means that the car’s computer system has detected a leak. Most often, a loose gas cap is a culprit. If the fuel cap itself is not the problem, it means that there is a leak somewhere in the system and triggered the fuel cap indicator light to turn on.
How to reset the gas cap on a Dodge Caravan?
12 people found this helpful. Generally 3 start cycles after the issue is resolved the comp will reset the light itself. Auto parts stores in Indiana aren’t allowed to reset codes any more. Remove the ground cable from your battery for 15 minutes it will reset the code. 4 people found this helpful.
How to clear the gascap warning on a minivan?
Patience…it takes many drive cycles for the warning to go out. “To clear the gascap warning/check engine light. Start the engine and drive forward then in reverse (you only have to move the truck a few feet in each direction) then turn the ignition off. Do this sequence three times.
Why is the gas cap displayed on the odometer?
The most likely reason your display is reading gas cap is that you have an unsolved evaporation code. Most of the time simply replacing the gas cap will fix the problem, but since you have already done that there is a whole list of other things you could check. I would start with your hose that runs to your tank from your fill spout.
Why is my gas cap warning coming on?
This morning, the van dinged at me and the word “gascap” appeared on my odometer. No codes or check engine lights. I fiddled with the cap, cleaned the cap and replaced it after resetting the odometer. Warning came back on after restarting. Bought a new gas cap.
The most likely reason your display is reading gas cap is that you have an unsolved evaporation code. Most of the time simply replacing the gas cap will fix the problem, but since you have already done that there is a whole list of other things you could check. I would start with your hose that runs to your tank from your fill spout.
Why does the gas cap go out on my minivan?
Last night I went to the grocery with my wife, and noticed the odometer showing “gascap” rather than the mileage (but it goes out if I push the tripmeter button). I’m not sure how long it may have been on–not the kind of thing she notices.
This morning, the van dinged at me and the word “gascap” appeared on my odometer. No codes or check engine lights. I fiddled with the cap, cleaned the cap and replaced it after resetting the odometer. Warning came back on after restarting. Bought a new gas cap.
How to clear the gascap warning / check engine light?
“To clear the gascap warning/check engine light. Start the engine and drive forward then in reverse (you only have to move the truck a few feet in each direction) then turn the ignition off. Do this sequence three times. When you start the vehicle the fourth time the check engine light should go out.” Click to expand…
