Check Engine - Gas Cap

[jptruck]

Hey,

I got at check engine, gas cap notice. It's a silly thing to have a check engine light for that. Anyway, I resealed it and the light hasn't gone away. It's an annoyance, but I'm just curious if it will reset itself or do I have to take it in to the dealer?

 

[umbertob]

It'll reset, but it will take several ignition recycles before it does.

 

[jptruck]

That's what I was wondering. It happened last week and hasn't gone away yet. I'll just wait it out.

 

[jptruck]

ask and ye shall receive. It went away today after about 70 miles.

 

[ougrad1]

ask and ye shall receive. It went away today after about 70 miles.

Wow, that's a little ridiculous that it took that long.

 

[uhur]

...Ridiculous or not, it sure beats going to a dealer and pay $$$ to reset it, as is the case with some other luxury auto makers

 

[ougrad1]

...Ridiculous or not, it sure beats going to a dealer and pay $$$ to reset it, as is the case with some other luxury auto makers

You're kidding? I thought they all go off once the problem is addressed like the other warning lights.