Check Fuel Cap Message Display | What Does It Mean? What To Do? How To Fix, Reset, Symptom & Causes
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If "Check Fuel Cap" message suddenly appears or being displayed on your car's dashboard / instrument cluster panel do not panic. In this video, young mechanic Aiman will explain what does it mean, what to do, what might have caused it and how to reset or fix it.
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This happened on our 2010 Honda Civic 8th Gen (2006-2011 model years), although it is not uncommon for other Honda models such as Accord, Element, CRV, Pilot, Odyssey and many other newer types or vehicles and SUVs.
Check Fuel Cap message is basically an EVAP leak error code. Your car is equipped with a pretty sophisticated evap/emissions system that monitors the level of pressure in the gas tank. This is done to detect possible leaks, including a loose gas cap. If you’ve left the cap loose (or off), the Check Fuel Cap message will show up on your dash. To handle the situation, follow these steps:
Turn off the engine.
Open the fuel door.
Double check the gas cap and tighten if necessary, at least 3 clicks
Crank the car and drive normally.
The light should go off within a few days or you can reset it by pushing the RES/SEL button on the dashboard, using OBDII scanner to reset it and disconnecting the battery for a few minutes (but this step might involve having to reset the radio code, here's the link on how to do that: • How To Get Honda Radio...
If it doesn’t go away, the code will need to be checked. If the light doesn’t go off, it could mean there is a leak in your system, or the cap is bad. Can you ignore the message? Not advisable, if it doesn't go away please consult certified mechanic shop, auto repair garage or dealership.
What does it mean if the Check Fuel Cap message is displayed?
When the Check Fuel Cap Light comes on in the dashboard, this may indicate that the fuel cap has not been affixed onto the fuel tank filler tube properly, the fuel cap is missing from the fuel tank filler tube, or that the fuel cap is damaged in some way. These issues will prevent the fuel cap from serving one or more of its many vital purposes. Here are some possible causes for the Check Fuel Cap Light to come on:
Missing fuel cap
The fuel cap is loose
The fuel cap is too tight
The fuel cap is damaged
Poor quality gas
Failed purge valve
A common misconception is that the only purpose of a fuel cap is for it to be a top for the fuel tank. It actually has many purposes and is a critical component of the evaporative emissions (EVAP) system. If the fuel cap is not affixed to the fuel tank properly, or is damaged, this may cause problems with the efficiency of the engine, problems with the evaporative emissions (EVAP) system, a decrease of gas mileage, and/or fuel leaks.
A fuel cap creates vacuum pressure seal
A fuel cap seals pollutants and fumes inside the fuel tank
A fuel cap prevents fuel contamination and protects the fuel tank
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Recording Date: August 13, 2018
Video URL: • Check Fuel Cap Message...
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I really liked how thorough your analysis was and how you stopped to explain each suggestion. There are so many videos like this on KZread where hosts will tell you to do something but not explain how they came to that suggestion. I proceeded to fix my car with confidence knowing your recommendations came from research backed expertise. Thank you!
@EyeOnAiman
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your comment! I really appreciate it! Thanks for watching!
You did a awesome job young man. Proud of you 👍👍
Dude you don't need to keep saying "my dad says" you know enough to explain it and covered all points. Good video hope it pays for college 👍
Very nice video. Your evident intellect somewhat restored my faith in humanity. Also, my problem as a 2016 Honda CRV driver was resolved by executing your counsel with some slight modifications: 1. Inspect fuel cap, detecting nothing 2. Reattach fuel cap (5 clicks) 3. Drive to Costco 4. Collect my dog’s prescription 5. Have a slice of cheese pizza 6. Text a devastatingly beautiful woman 7. Have a chocolate sundae 8. Drive home victorious Some will call this conflating correlation with causation. I disagree. Also, it’s important to order cheese, not pepperoni, at Step #5. Thanks again.
Great video little man. Very informative.
Thanks, calmed down my anxiety
The reset button worked for mine, thank you soooo much the annoying sound of the warning ding was really getting on my nerves. Couldn’t blast music high enough to make it disappear lol smh. Thanks buddy good job on this video
This warning light popped up on my 07 element after a long day of driving in heavy rain, all I needed to do was disconnect the battery and I was good to go! Thanks for the help!
@seizethedayandlive
2 жыл бұрын
I bought a standard gas cap replacement and that didn't work so I bought an official Honda Element gas cap and it cost about $50! The damn light is still blinking! I'll try disconnecting the battery tomorrow. Damn....
Thank you for video. I tighten the gas cap and it fixed the problem!!!
Very helpful, thank you!
2011 CRV info was spot on. Thanks. I had to do the 3 driving cycle deal. Never heard of it before. But it worked. Thanks
@EyeOnAiman
3 жыл бұрын
Glad it worked, sometimes it's the simplest thing to solve a seemingly complicated issue. Thanks for watching...
@michaelshanahan4965
3 жыл бұрын
@@EyeOnAiman Well guess what? I got in my 2011 CRV this morning I started the vehicle and I was reading your reply. Looked up and “check fuel cap”was on. I just filled up yesterday and I checked and had just filled up the last 2 times this happened. Replace cap? Sensor?
@christopherham113
3 жыл бұрын
I cycled my key on and off 3x, twice in the Harbor Frieght parking lot and once while in line to get gas. It worked! Thank you!
Good video, helped me on my honda accord.
More information videos please . Your presentation are on point
Great video! Awesome job
*Very smart explanation. Honest too*
Yeah, well done Aiman!
You’re awesome dude!
Appreciate this man 🙏🏾
Thanks kid. Reset button worked. Great job
Good video kid. Glad you got right to it and waited till the end to promote
You are talking about a "push valve" to replace if changing the cap does not work. You went over it very quick. Could you elaborate a little more on that valve , where it is located etc. Thanks
@dionnekarloaguilar6837
3 жыл бұрын
Purge valve. Behind the engine
Excellent video!!! Going to try your suggestions now on my 2012 CRV.n
Great video & explanation!!
My 2007 Civic did this. After a new gas cap and years of headache it turned out to be the purge canister solenoid. Easy fix.
@realestatemogul1152
Ай бұрын
Same issue but I have a 2007 accord? Can you help me out?
Enjoyed the video bro
Hello kiddo, thanks for your help. You are the best!
Fantastic video, thank you
The reason the fuel cap message comes on is because there is a problem with the EVAP system. This will not go away because you clean the fuel cap and disconnect the battery. It will come back on. The problem is usually the EVAP purge valve. Same thing happened to me. Nothing worked. Took it to a mechanic and they did not find anything. I changed the EVAP purge valve on my 2010 honda civic. It fixed everything. Seems to be a common problem with these going bad.
@krakenhits1587
Жыл бұрын
How much was the evap purge valve and did you replace it yourself was it easy?
@rev367
Жыл бұрын
@@krakenhits1587 around 30 bucks I think. I did replace it myself. It’s the one in the engine bay.
@calebarmstrong9298
11 ай бұрын
Do you know if it will stop the car from passing inspection as well as if i ‘select reset’ will it cause problems
@rev367
11 ай бұрын
@@calebarmstrong9298 don’t think the reset will cause issues. Not sure if it will cause inspection failure since it’s still just a pending code.
@danieltenorio3559
10 ай бұрын
I changed my fuel filter and the notification come on and off? Any idea?
Hey thanks for the video my dude.
thanks man, helped a lot
Thanks bro👍
Thanks for such an informative video!
Great job and everything especially on the explanations keep it up
@AyoHustla
4 жыл бұрын
Billy Boy man he explained everything so good
Yooo your too smart , very helpful video 💯
Good break down bro my respects
Thank you so much for this video!👍👍👍👍I cleaned the fuel bac cap and turn of/on batery, check is gone, i hope this chak no back againe
You just helped me out wit this great video! Thank you!!
Thanks Bro...!
Great vid..thanks
this helped so much
Thank you king
Very helpful video
Wow this really helped me a lot . Thanks so lot men. You are doing a great job showing us all this videos. Keep it up a great job. God bless you 🙏🙏😊
@EyeOnAiman
3 жыл бұрын
Glad we can be of help. Thank you for taking the time to leave a comment and thanks for watching....
@777trinity4
3 жыл бұрын
Do you guys think SHELL is Better than CHEVRON?
@thatthinwildsound
2 жыл бұрын
@@EyeOnAiman are you saying “push” valve or “purge” valve ?
This kid is great
Thanks for being expesific gpod job
This kid probably a future engineer or doctor
Very helpful video. All I had to do was, open up my fuel cap and put it back on, made it click 3 times, got back on my car, turn it back on, hit the reset lil button on the left side, and it was gone. I shouldn't have quit ctc when I was in High School. Now I have to watch videos haha 🙈🙈 But yea man, you really helped me. I was not panicking or anything like but I was a lil frustrated cuz I just took my car to the mechanic to fix the exhaust pipe and .. since I don't know anything about cars I thought, wtf !!! Not again, my money be draining outta my pocket like that ? now way !! hahaha
Thanks i was wondering wat to so
Thank u 🙏
No wonder 3 yrs later my guy got into Harvard Yale and Stanford. We know a genius when we see one!
Appreciate the good video. Does the push valve you mention perhaps have another name it goes by? When I do searches PCV comes up. Thank you!
@merabnatsvlishvili7672
3 жыл бұрын
Purge valve
Good job kid
1st 2 weeks with my brand new 2020 Honda Fit and it's already doing this. Also pulls to the left and makes a high pitched squeal (coming from under the car behind the driver's seat,) above 55mph.
@yessia5851
3 жыл бұрын
mine does the same thing ! and i don’t know what it is or how to fix it , i took it to the mechanic but they told me to change my tires, i don’t know if that was the problem tho, did you fix yours?
Mine came up with this code today. It was not apparent when i drove to this work this morning. When i left for work i started my car and it showed up. Stayed on all day. Its now 9pm and its gone. Couldve been a weird sensor. But it is fine now.
how to install gas cap & tether on 2012 honda crv thanks
What helped for me is I turned my car off and then checked the fuel cap for any anything and once every thing looked good I put it back and turned my car back on and it was good
What’s the push valve?
My dad says your dad is cool.
I bought a brand new seal and put it on then reversed it and the check fuel cap is still on. I tried pushing the reset and it worked then went back on. What now?
you can also just pull the fuse to the engine insted of unhooking the battery.
Main relay fuse or starter or spark plugs or
One click is good bro
Good job, for a capless gas tank.. use the WD-40 and put it on the Honda funnel, then clean the inner flap, and reset the battery.. radio didn’t reset.. must be fortunate it didn’t
Look at the white part of his gas cap... there is a gray ring... what causes that
hi, your video is great, only problem is when you turn away from the camera your voice is hard to hear.thank you .
I got the same problem I got a Honda Insight hybrid 2010
@tramainenorthrup9478
5 жыл бұрын
Me too just today. Did you fix yours?
@miguelmercado5147
5 жыл бұрын
@@tramainenorthrup9478 yeah I just fixed mine my friend just erased the code and it never came back
@tramainenorthrup9478
5 жыл бұрын
How do u erase the code??? Can i do it?
@miguelmercado5147
5 жыл бұрын
@@tramainenorthrup9478 yeah you could do it somebody you know what a little check engine thing they plug it in above the steering wheel and they could erase the code anyone with a check engine those little computer they could erase the code for you
Lube works too
Where can you find a good gas cap for 20-30$? The official ones look to be closer to $100!
@EyeOnAiman
5 жыл бұрын
You could buy a brand new aftermarket gas cap from eBay for $10, with free returns & 2 year warranty. Just google & search on eBay. Alternatively, if you're lucky you can get a used pre-owned OEM genuine one on Ebay for around $20-$30.
@EyeOnAiman
5 жыл бұрын
Here's a brand new genuine OEM Honda Fuel Cap for $35 on Ebay: www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Genuine-OEM-Honda-Gas-Fuel-Filler-Cap-17670-T3W-A01/173241445395?fits=Year%3A2010%7CModel%3ACivic%7CMake%3AHonda&epid=1238115502&hash=item2855feac13:g:L3YAAOSwcjhau-CE:rk:27:pf:0
@ALTN8NRG
4 жыл бұрын
Ridiculous price if it’s $100.
@bookoome16
4 жыл бұрын
I paid $57 from the honda dealer
What to do if i lose it
Is it safe
That’s hilarious, I removed my passenger side inner fender And this happened a month later
1, 2, 3, turns it 20 clicks lol
Do you even have your license?
Is this kid old enough to even drive?
This message shown up after I filled up at a cheap gas station.
Dude you have some knowledge but where's the leak coming fro the evac system is under the hood too right any vacuum hoses that are leaking with set the same thing off correct you're not focusing under the hoses under the hood I've cleaned my gas cap and everything else I have a hose I have to replace it is factory but I'm sure it's this hoes I sent it I seen a video on how to blow smoke through the system do the system I haven't figured out how this guy did it did it but it showed the actual leak I appreciate your help but you should do more research
It started happening after it snowed
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Check Your Fuel Cap Message FOR DUMMIES Is Displayed On The Dashboard!! #fyi
You are adorable 🥲 thank you for this, super helpful!