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Old 08-15-2010, 05:50 PM
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Gas Cap question.

My check engine light keeps coming on but after I get gas the light goes off and then will come back on a couple days later. I'm thinking it may be the seal for the gas cap or the gas cap itself causing sensor to trigger but I may be wrong. I had it scanned at Advanced just as a quickie on my way to work and it said "Manufacture Air/Fuel Module." Which basically means I would have to take it to the Stealership to have them run the code and see what the actual problem is. I don't want to take it to them just for the simple fact most of them will give you a run for your wallet. Any ideas are appreciated.
Old 08-16-2010, 04:11 PM
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get a new gas cap... might not fix the problem but if it does your only out about 10 bucks
Old 08-16-2010, 09:40 PM
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yeah, thanks. I ordered another one today, so we will find out in a day or 2.
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Originally Posted by 2006CobaltSS12
My check engine light keeps coming on but after I get gas the light goes off and then will come back on a couple days later. I'm thinking it may be the seal for the gas cap or the gas cap itself causing sensor to trigger but I may be wrong. I had it scanned at Advanced just as a quickie on my way to work and it said "Manufacture Air/Fuel Module." Which basically means I would have to take it to the Stealership to have them run the code and see what the actual problem is. I don't want to take it to them just for the simple fact most of them will give you a run for your wallet. Any ideas are appreciated.
are u shutting the car off while getting gas??? (dont wanna sound like a smartass) if the gas cap dont take care of it ( which it prolly will) ya might have to take it in.
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yes, I always shut my car off while getting gas.
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Theres no reason for the CEL to go off after you get gas if its the gas cap. fuel tank pressure sensor, or purge valve?
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