Check Gas Cap (again)

Budz2K · 01-05-2008, 03:42 PM

I'm looking at an '07 w/5k mi.
During the test drive noticed the check gas cap light flashing.
Owner was puzzled, never had seen that before. While reading the book, it said that it could be related to the emission crap. Should I be concerned ? I've read the other post on this but would like some more info before plunking down the cash. Thanks for any help.
What a great car !!!!

DJJSR · 01-05-2008, 03:53 PM

I wouldn't be concerned about that at all. It is HIGHLY unlikely that there really is anything wrong. Tighten the cap and as the other post explained, the light will eventually go off.

gomarlins3 · 01-05-2008, 04:04 PM

I have never seen a 'gas cap' light before. The '07's have a light just for the gas cap?

DJJSR · 01-05-2008, 04:11 PM

There's actually 2 fuel cap warnings. If the cap is loose or missing, "CHECK FUEL CAP" will appear on the info display when you start the engine. You can then tighten the cap and reset the message. If it still detects a loose or missing cap, the malfunction indicator light comes on. That's the one that takes a while to go out.

gomarlins3 · 01-05-2008, 08:52 PM

^Thanks for the knowledge.

Scooter · 01-06-2008, 12:13 AM

Hee hee they got tired of us going to the dealer for check engine lights (I think because of the flaw in the old cap/filler) and put in a light just for that. As a member of the "I went to the dealer for that" club, I had to laugh, but I also found the new cap much more reliable (uh, and idiot proof)...

REVITS2K · 01-06-2008, 01:38 PM

"GAS CAP" light came on while I was driving(07/4600 mi) for no reason but as many of you suggested it took around 4 days for it to go away and did not come back on since. Good Luck.

Neil · 01-06-2008, 04:33 PM

Hey Budz, before you buy make sure the light is off and the problem has gone with warrenty. It is the sellers obligation to eradicate any problems, if not take it to a local Honda dealer and backcharge the cost for repair as agreed.

01-05-2008, 03:42 PM	#1 (permalink)
Budz2K Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Pensacola Posts: 11	Check Gas Cap (again) I'm looking at an '07 w/5k mi. During the test drive noticed the check gas cap light flashing. Owner was puzzled, never had seen that before. While reading the book, it said that it could be related to the emission crap. Should I be concerned ? I've read the other post on this but would like some more info before plunking down the cash. Thanks for any help. What a great car !!!!

01-05-2008, 03:53 PM	#2 (permalink)
DJJSR Philosopher Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Hooterville Posts: 1,652	I wouldn't be concerned about that at all. It is HIGHLY unlikely that there really is anything wrong. Tighten the cap and as the other post explained, the light will eventually go off. __________________ Don

01-05-2008, 04:04 PM	#3 (permalink)
gomarlins3 "Enjoy the drive" Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Kuna Idaho Posts: 2,617	I have never seen a 'gas cap' light before. The '07's have a light just for the gas cap? __________________ Yablownowitz Racing brought to you by Anytime Fitness. Happiness is a nice road, great weather, and driving the S with Sue in the seat next to me. "Whatever you do, where ever you go, enjoy the drive." I know for a FACT that the last year of production of the S2000 is 2003!!!!! After that, it will be the S2200 under an assumed name.

01-05-2008, 04:11 PM	#4 (permalink)
DJJSR Philosopher Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Hooterville Posts: 1,652	There's actually 2 fuel cap warnings. If the cap is loose or missing, "CHECK FUEL CAP" will appear on the info display when you start the engine. You can then tighten the cap and reset the message. If it still detects a loose or missing cap, the malfunction indicator light comes on. That's the one that takes a while to go out. __________________ Don

01-05-2008, 08:52 PM	#5 (permalink)
gomarlins3 "Enjoy the drive" Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Kuna Idaho Posts: 2,617	^Thanks for the knowledge. __________________ Yablownowitz Racing brought to you by Anytime Fitness. Happiness is a nice road, great weather, and driving the S with Sue in the seat next to me. "Whatever you do, where ever you go, enjoy the drive." I know for a FACT that the last year of production of the S2000 is 2003!!!!! After that, it will be the S2200 under an assumed name.

01-06-2008, 12:13 AM	#6 (permalink)
Scooter Senior Newbie Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 1,030	Hee hee they got tired of us going to the dealer for check engine lights (I think because of the flaw in the old cap/filler) and put in a light just for that. As a member of the "I went to the dealer for that" club, I had to laugh, but I also found the new cap much more reliable (uh, and idiot proof)...

01-06-2008, 01:38 PM	#7 (permalink)
REVITS2K Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: L.A. Posts: 14	"GAS CAP" light came on while I was driving(07/4600 mi) for no reason but as many of you suggested it took around 4 days for it to go away and did not come back on since. Good Luck.

01-06-2008, 04:33 PM	#8 (permalink)
Neil Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Ontario Posts: 932	Hey Budz, before you buy make sure the light is off and the problem has gone with warrenty. It is the sellers obligation to eradicate any problems, if not take it to a local Honda dealer and backcharge the cost for repair as agreed.

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