I took my car down to Auto Zone and they put a code reader on my car and it said "Vapor leak" The guy said my gas cap wasn't installed properly. Well, I checked it and it was secured. I turned the cap 2 times around. and that light will NOT go out. I've driven close to 70 miles since.
2006-08-14 15:01:59 · 5 answers · asked by Bad Boy 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Pontiac
Do I need a new gas cap? are the code readers at Auto Zone reliable?
2006-08-14 15:18:26 · update #1
You probably need a new gas cap and have the light reset.
A gas cap can be purchased anyplace but the light probably needs to be reset at the dealer.
2006-08-14 15:17:54 · answer #1 · answered by grandnational_man 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The gas caps now a days need to be turned more than 2 clicks to be sure it is on. I do mine like about 10 times if not more. It most likely is that, but, Autozone dude, isn't going to break it down for you much more than what he did. It can be any number of other little thing. Like a vacuum line is cracked, or slipped off a fitting, or the little air pump that senses pressure could've quit. If not after a few more start ups it should go out(light that is). Hope this made some sense for you. Good luck.
2006-08-14 15:23:31 · answer #2 · answered by Silverstang 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
gas cap #1 to try -if not it is a evap system problem --save yourself headaches its a dealer thing
2006-08-14 20:44:03 · answer #3 · answered by michael_stewart32 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That happend to my GT.. and I know that one year had a recall about the light...
But, mines an 01 and it's fine...
So don't worry about it..
2006-08-15 02:01:47 · answer #4 · answered by jmt4127 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that is just emissions controlls. the car will function just fine with that light on. Mine is on for a egr valve and i replaced it. learn to ignore it or take it in to the shop.
2006-08-14 15:09:47 · answer #5 · answered by dread pirate lavenderbeard 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋