Ok so here's an odd one, my gascap indicator came on this morning. Sitting a lil over half a tank and the cap was screwed tight. I already undid and rescrewed it on but no luck. Is there some magic dance to reset the computer like for oil changes or am I missing something? Its a 07 auto with a locking gascap and 43000 miles. Any ideas?

 

If I remember correctly, it SHOULD reset itself after 3 starts without an issue.

 

disconnect the battery for a good hour it will reset it

 

Well now the check engine light came on so guess im going to autozone to use the code reader...

 

The check engine code will probably be something about evap / emissions. They might try to sell you a new gas cap. Anyway, that code covers any fuel leak so make sure all fuel lines and connections are in good condition.

 

And depending on your states laws and / or the willingness of the salesperson to help you, he may not be able to reset that code. I worked for advance auto for a while in MD and it is illegal to erase a code. Puts liability on store.

 

The check engine light has to do with the emission system I believe the warranty is 5yrs or 50K miles you should still be under warranty.

 

I had this problem on my truck and had to depressurize the lines. But the more I think about it the more I think its the evap can. Anyone know how much one is and how hard it is to replace?

 

Well I got the dreaded p0456 code. The ole small evap leak so....as for the warranty, I bought it used so no warranty for me. I don't really have the time to search for a leak so off to the shop I go I guess...

 

I was throwing similar codes (Gas Cap off and small evap leak)... I looked to see what the status of my evap can was... Well lets say that it actually relocated itself.........to the trail some place.....

Guess I should've put on Woods's relocation kit I have sitting in my garage. I guess I found the motivation now.