I now get a "Check Fuel Cap" message when I start the RL. It takes the place of the mileage display. Reading the manual, it says --- check the fuel cap..... ensure 3 clicks....drive for 3 days and see if it goes off. It can be reset, but comes back when started again. Any body else have this problem?? or know what could be the problem?? Another dealer visit in my future?? I have checked the Fuel cap and know it is solidly closed. I have only driven for 2 days (40 miles) after validating closed fuel cap. Does magic happen the third day??

I now get a "Check Fuel Cap" message when I start the RL. It takes the place of the mileage display. Reading the manual, it says --- check the fuel cap..... ensure 3 clicks....drive for 3 days and see if it goes off. It can be reset, but comes back when started again. Any body else have this problem?? or know what could be the problem?? Another dealer visit in my future?? I have checked the Fuel cap and know it is solidly closed. I have only driven for 2 days (40 miles) after validating closed fuel cap. Does magic happen the third day??

When I went down to Mississippi last year (drove my Suzuki SUV), I left the gas cap at a service station. Needless to say, the same message came on, but not before I'd gone over 200 miles. Got a cap at Walmart and the idiot light still did not go off. Finally, when I returned home, I picked a new cap up at the dealer. After driving for a couple of days, it did go off. Hopefully, yours will work the same way. :)

I had this deal with a Hyundai, only it was the check engine light. Turns out, there is a sensor in the gas tank that checks for proper pressure inside the tank once every 200 miles or so. If it detects low pressure, it assumes you left the cap at a astation and the car will explode when you smoke and step out of the car, so on comes the light.

Something in that cap is causing pressure to leak out of the tank, or, in my case, you have a faulty sensor.

Thanks for the quick feedback. I will wait til Friday and see if the pressure is the problem. I really do not think the cap was ever loose.

rdhplano,

Did your trip involve a major altitude change? That will set the thing off in a lot of vehicles, my blazer, and civic both suffer fro this, and we know people with volvo's, jeeps, vws, fords, all the same problem. The pressure change with a 5000' drop over 150 miles, with a 20 - 40 degree temerature increase just confuses the car.



Thanks for the quick feedback. I will wait til Friday and see if the pressure is the problem. I really do not think the cap was ever loose.

rdhplano,

Did your trip involve a major altitude change? That will set the thing off in a lot of vehicles, my blazer, and civic both suffer fro this, and we know people with volvo's, jeeps, vws, fords, all the same problem. The pressure change with a 5000' drop over 150 miles, with a 20 - 40 degree temerature increase just confuses the car.
Never had any problem with my VW? My friend did have on with Audi A4 and to remedy the problem was to replace the fuel cap. He had a faulty fuel cap.

rdhplano,

Did your trip involve a major altitude change? That will set the thing off in a lot of vehicles, my blazer, and civic both suffer fro this, and we know people with volvo's, jeeps, vws, fords, all the same problem. The pressure change with a 5000' drop over 150 miles, with a 20 - 40 degree temerature increase just confuses the car.

Thanks for the idea. No altitude change. It is flat here in North Texas. Spring weather has been hot/cold so 40 degree temp changes are happening especially with spring weather fronts. It is still happening this am so will take to dealer tomorrow. Will be interesting to see what they find. Hope it is as easy as broken gas cap.

Just a follow-up incase any one else has the same problem. Took the RL into dealer today. They did not believe the truck provided this error message (check fuel cap) Anyway after I got my lecture on how to close the gas cap, which I still do not think is the problem, they "reset the computer". This is not the reset on the dash but evendently the on board computer. Driving out of the dealership, the error msg is off. Time will tell. In the near future, I will remove the gas cap and see if it comes back on (I want to make sure it was not totally disabled) :D

Just a follow-up and documentation if anyone else has the problem. The check fuel message is back again. It has been back on for 2 weeks. Checked the fuel cap again and have been very careful when filling up. Will have to take back to dealer again when oil needs changing. PM me if anyone else has the same issue. :mad:

Sorry I can't help you rdhplano,
I'll just keep hitting reset at every start up
until I get it looked at. :mad:

Thanks Teck.
I got this message after the first time I filled up.
I didn't over fill it and I tightened to click 3 times.
Been on ever since, 2 tanks later.

As I last reported, my "check fuel cap" msg was on again. I checked the fuel cap and still on. I waited till the next take of gas and filled up (not topped off) and made sure the cap was on. (pushed down -- 10+ clicks) 4 days later the "check fuel cap" msg stopped. 2 days later the little yellow engine icon is solidly on. When you read the manual on it, it says check fuel cap. :mad: :) :mad: Anyway, I can not get the icon to turn off and taking to the dealer tomorrow. Will keep documenting the saga!!!

Took the RL to the dealer again last Friday. As previously reported, over the last 45 days, I have had the "check fuel Cap " msg come on, took to dealer, msg came back on, then the "check engine" icon came on. The dealer did take the problem serious this time. The work order states "small leak in evap system between PCS and fuel tank...called techline....ran tests and finally used smoke machine to find crack in canister at line nipple. replaced and ran function test it passed"

All the msg lights are off. So it looks like it is fixed. Time will tell.

So I have been contacted by 4 people that have the "check fuel cap" msg. Here is what I would do. The 1st item is to determine if it really is the cap. Once you notice the "check fuel cap" msg, fill the tank, make sure the cap is secure, reset the msg by pressing "reset" on the dash and wait 3+ days or 50 miles. If the light stays on, take to the dealer and get them to take you seriously that you know how to put the cap on.

Rdhplano

Hi everyone I had the message come on check fuel cap I always pump my own gas I called the dealership and they said to watch it and it should reset. I checked the cap and made sure that it went 3 clicks and sure enough it reset

I just started getting the dreaded "Check Fuel Cap" message and I never "top off" and always "three click". This is day one. I hope it goes off in three days like the manual says it will. :o

Mine too! The message just came on this morning but the last time I gased up was almost a week and a half ago. Always 3 clicks and never top-off. Anyway, took the cap off, 3 clicks again and wait/monitor 3 days. (Should happened though, I didn't fill-up and still 3/4 tank left).

Finally, today, the "Check Fuel Cap" message stopped dinging me. :) That is five days since it started it's nagging.

I have been having fun with this message for about 2 week, playing the game to see if the message clears it's self like the book mentioned. I find it intresting about the service Tech solution and will be contacting my garage for a little inspection.

Thanks SB Ridge...

Finally after 6 days of " CHECK FUEL CAP"... " CHECK FUEL CAP" ..... it STOPs... ha :D :D

Finally after 6 days of " CHECK FUEL CAP"... " CHECK FUEL CAP" ..... it STOPs... ha :D :D

Mine took 3 weeks, 2 tanks of gas and a semi-long trip before it resolved its' self. Now lets see how long I go before it comes back...

When I left work yesterday I got the dreaded "Check Fuel Cap" message, 1.5 days after I filled the tank, and after ~15,000 miles of driving ... :(.

I always do my own fills and always attach the cap with 3+ clicks ... :).
No unusual driving ... just back and forth to the office.
I inspected the fuel cap and it looks normal.
I have now tried to push the cap in firmer and then twist for the clicks.
Although, I doubt this will make a difference.
It would be interesting to find out how frequently the RL checks the gas tank pressure.

The previous posts on this subject indicates a large range of time/tanks before the message clears itself if there is nothing wrong ... :confused:.

Otherwise, a service visit for repairs is required as in rdhplano's Message #13.

It's interesting that others had this problem in April/May/June of 2005.

Mine came on for a second time. This time I thought I'd wait and see if it would turn off by itself.

Sure enough it did...only to be replaced by the check engine light!

Took it back to the dealer and they fixed it...again.

:) hello all ridgeline ownersclub viewers !

I got the check fuel cap message yesterday at 9950 miles on her. I always tighten the cap well . Its the first full tank of Phillips 66 gas i have put in which is supposable top tier gasoline. I have not been able to reset it.
After reading all of the post on this subject, and the manual does state at least 3 days before it may clear itself I am going to wait it out and pray for some real luck which does not come my way often.
later all ,
have a good summer:cool:
alan

Maybe all of us are twisting these caps 3 - 4 - 5+ times each time we fill up and we have flat out worn the seal off of the caps and they need to be replaced. After a certain number of clicks, the cap just does not get any tighter and the last I looked there was not a microphone in that cap area recording the number of clicks to register on the computer.

One of Honda's service tech's told me that the system has to cycle to clear the error message. I was leaving on vacation when mine showed up. I filled up before I left and 350 miles later the message did not return. It's been a month now. The first person I talk to at Honda want me to leave it with them for the day. You might need to take a short trip somewhere. It doesn't seem to cycle in stop and go traffic. The highway is the best.

Well ... my message finally cleared after 6 days and ~500 miles of city/highway driving ... :). I hope it does not return.

My Observation ... :rolleyes: ...
I noticed that the message occured and cleared at engine startup.
Example ... last night before turning the engine off the message was flashing on the display. About 1.5 hours later when I restarted the engine the message was gone. The message clearing seemed to have coincided with the oil monitor changing from 90% to 80% ... no direct relationship, but noteworthy.

Oil monitor changing could well have been a point the computer chose to reset your message. In programming lingo, that is an "event", and most programmers will bundle clean up routines around events so that code is simplified. There is probably a couple of points in the code where the message is checked for to possibly be cleared.

hi again all,
Well i am happy for now, mine went off after about 3 days , i refilled my gas tank and changed the oil and filter and reset oil life to 100% after the message came on. It reset around day 3 of message after i drove for an hour and let it set about 1 1/2 hours.
:) for now alan

The first time I got the dreaded "Check Fuel Cap" message it went off after about 5 days. Then the second time it came on it lasted about two weeks and then the "Engine Ligtht" came on. Well I pretty much knew it was because of the pesky "Check Fuel Cap" message and I know I always tighten the fuel cap three clicks (sometimes I tighten it 15 clicks for good measure) and I thought the whole engine light thing was bogus but the owners manual says if you drive your Ridgeline whilst the engine light is on you are voiding the warranty and subject to prosecution for crimes against humanity (If I remember correctly) so I brought my Ridgeline to the dealer.
Who ran diagnostics and got rid of the pesky "engine light" and said every thing checked out wonderfully and I should not worry. :D

If the "Check Fuel Cap" message comes on again I might get pissed though :mad:

rdhplano,
I had this problem last week after my wife filled the tank, and she didn't put the cap on tight. I called the dealer and the sevice manager says to drive for 3 cycles and it will reset. 3 cycles is drive until it gets hot turn off and let it cool off. It worked for me.

Mine came on two weeks ago. Its still going. Filled up 3 times. Put on about 400 miles. guess i'll take it in.

When I left work last Thursday I got the dreaded "Check Fuel Cap" message again with ~17,500 miles of driving and 1.5 days after I had filled the tank ... :(.

I always do my own fills and always install the cap with 3+ clicks ... :).
No unusual driving ... just back and forth to the office.

I ignored the message and proceeded home ... ~40 miles. As I rode home I had visions of seeing this message for the next 500+ miles ... :(.

As I got close to home I stopped for some business.
After exiting my RL I re-screwed the cap with the following technique ... when cap contact was made I push the cap in firmly and then twisted for 3+ clicks.
When I completed my business ~1.5 hrs latter I returned and started my RL expecting to receive the warning chime and message again.

To my surprise no chime or message, and so far it has not returned ... :D.
This fast response does not seem to fit the pattern experienced by me or by others. It is still unclear how frequently the RL checks the fuel tank pressure for venting.

My oil monitor is at 50% ... before and after this event.
The last time this occured was at ~15,000 miles and 1.5 days after I had filled the tank. At that time the message cleared after 6 days and ~500 miles, and repeated re-installation of the fuel cap did not seem to matter. At that time the "Check Fuel Cap" message clearing coincided with a change in the oil monitor %.

I filled the tank again this morning, and tried to apply the same cap installation method I used last Thursday. Time will tell.

I stumbled across this info ...

Honda has issued instructions on this issue.
Found by csimo ... :cool: ...
http://www.ridgelineownersclub.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2898&page=2

From Honda Service News

CHECK FUEL CAP Message in Odometer Display or MID

NOTE:
This information applies to ’05 Accords (http://www.ridgelineownersclub.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2898&page=2#), ’05 CR-Vs, ’05 Elements, ’05 Odysseys, ’05 Pilots, and ’06 Ridgelines.

Got a vehicle on your shop with a CHECK FUEL CAP message in the odometer display, or in some models, the MID? The ECM/PCM does several different EVAP system function tests.
These tests require at least two failed tests (two trips) to turn on the MIL and set a permanent DTC. These tests detect EVAP system leaks like those caused by a loose or missing fuel fill cap. Due to this, we’ve added the CHECK FUEL CAP message.

The CHECK FUEL CAP message comes on when the EVAP monitor detects a leak the first time (one trip).

The message goes off when the EVAP monitor runs again. If the monitor didn’t detect a leak, the CHECK FUEL CAP message goes off and the MIL stays off. If the monitor detects a leak again, the CHECK FUEL CAP message goes off, the MIL comes on, and a permanent DTC is set.

If your customer brings the vehicle in with the CHECK FUEL CAP message on, tighten the fuel fill cap, use the HDS to clear the temporary DTC to turn off the message, then do the EVAP system function test to make sure there’s no leak.

Don't let the dealers skip the last part ... "do the EVAP system function test" ... :eek:.

Yesterday the dreaded Check Fuel Cap lit up. I was leaving the Flea Market and had not gotten gas for 3 days and no unusual isses. Started the truck and there it was. Went by the Honda dealer and talked with the service writer, who , imagine this, "had not seen any of this on any vehicle" That is why we all belong to this forum and others just like it. I told the service writer that if all they were gonna do is reset the computer that I could do that with my Autoenginuity setup and not have to sit there fore 2-3 hours. He said "oh No, we NEVER do that" I almost lost my breakfast at that one!!!!!
Made an appointment for tomorrow at 7:30 when they open so we will see what happens then. I also informed him that I have owned Honda vehicles for about 25 years and have NEVER left the cap loose and certainly did NOT this time either......





I stumbled across this info ...

Honda has issued instructions on this issue.
Found by csimo ... :cool: ...
http://www.ridgelineownersclub.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2898&page=2


From Honda Service News

CHECK FUEL CAP Message in Odometer Display or MID



NOTE:
This information applies to ’05 Accords (http://www.ridgelineownersclub.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2898&page=2#), ’05 CR-Vs, ’05 Elements, ’05 Odysseys, ’05 Pilots, and ’06 Ridgelines.

Got a vehicle on your shop with a CHECK FUEL CAP message in the odometer display, or in some models, the MID? The ECM/PCM does several different EVAP system function tests.
These tests require at least two failed tests (two trips) to turn on the MIL and set a permanent DTC. These tests detect EVAP system leaks like those caused by a loose or missing fuel fill cap. Due to this, we’ve added the CHECK FUEL CAP message.

The CHECK FUEL CAP message comes on when the EVAP monitor detects a leak the first time (one trip).

The message goes off when theEVAP monitor runs again. If the monitor didn’t detect a leak, the CHECK FUEL CAP message goes off and the MIL stays off. If the monitordetects a leak again, the CHECK FUEL CAP message goes off, the MIL comes on, and a permanent DTC is set.

If your customer brings the vehicle in with the CHECK FUEL CAP message on, tighten the fuel fill cap, use the HDS to clear the temporary DTC to turn off the message, then do the EVAP system function test to make sure there’s no leak.

Don't let the dealers skip the last part ... "do the EVAP system function test" ... :eek:.

What a surprise... The BS Service guy tells me that they ran the yest and checked the evap system and the cap was loose........... What a bunch of idiots!!! I told them that that was crap and they need to look at the printouts I made from this forum and he tells me that he never believes what he reads on the internet!!!!!!!! I take a look at the rceipt when I get home and there is NO reference to doing the evap test, just retrieving codes and clearing the MIL . I am sure it will return and I will NOT use the same dealer..... I have even removed the "leash" from the cap , as I can see it grtting caught under the cap. This was done as soon as I got the truck. I have also done this for many years to prevent this from becoming an issue. You can leave the little tag section so it can still be hung on the fuel door.
One thing I did notice that may be worth noting, when the light came on I had been parked on a slight grade with the passenger side facing the downhill side..... I am gonna duplicate this grade and see what happens...
Once again, I believe if Honda continues this downward spiral , I will think twice about being a lifelong Honda customer. Check my signature and you will know what I mean.....:mad:
2 hours wasted at the dealer:mad:

Disconnect the negative (-) battery cable for 10-15 seconds, then reattach.

Find your Anti-Theft ID Card (should be kept in the house, not the truck)

Start the vehicle - the "Check Fuel Cap" message will be GONE!

Go to page 160 of your owner's manual and follow the instructions to reprogram your radio code.

Turn on the radio. It will not work until you enter the 4 digit code from you anti theft card. (the radio and navi codes on my card were backwards) Once I figured this out the system came right back with all my presets, addresses, etc. intact.

Mine came on yesterday and my fuel cap was secure. I have been reading these posts and my wife has an Accord so I was aware of the problem. Her Accord has given an alarm twice because of loose caps. And after about 3 or 4 days they went away. My warning was without reason so I hope it doesn't prove to be stickey.

Honda has to step up to the plate on this one as it involves FEDERAL emmission guidelines. Mine as well has come on twice for no reason. The dealer says, "you left your cap loose". What nonsense......:mad:

Mine turned on about 2 weeks ago when the Oil Life went from 60% to 50%. 3 tanks later it is still on. My RL only has 3500 miles on it, so it shouldn't be a gasket issue. I'll probably have to wait until the Oil Life drops to 40% for it to go out. Seems like it should be able to be reset with the RESET button.

But WHY are so many of us having problems with it coming on in the first place?? Surely most of us are able to count to three!!

Also, what is the point of running the cycle every 1000-1200 miles? That means it would only catch a "2-clicker" every 3-5 tanks of gas!!:eek:

The message came on for the second time in my Ridge's life two days ago. The first time was somewhere in the 7500 mile range and it was on for two days and about 150 miles. I didn't fill up during that time. I'm just going to ride this out again and see if it goes off before the next fill-up. It's now about a month to six weeks later and I've got 10k miles on the Ridgeline.

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UPDATE: Well, I start up the Ridgeline this afternoon and the message does not appear. So for the second time it stayed on about two days. I didn't fill up during that time and didn't touch the gas cap.

This issue seems to happen to too many people for it to be an owner error with the cap tightening process. I am not sure why it happens , however, I am betting that a replacement with a good aftermarket cap will solve the issue. It would appear that the sensor is working and the system lacks the ability to maintain the pressure.....:confused:

More evidence to support a faulty system component:

As I mentioned previously, my CFC message came on at about 3500 miles when my Oil Life switched from 60% to 50%. It stayed on for about 700 miles and 2-3 partial tanks of gas. Tightening the cap, pushing, counting 5 clicks, crossing my fingers - nothing helped.

Last week the light went out for about 50 miles over 2-3 days. Then, without buying gas or touching the cap, the light came back on yesterday!! The only thing I noticed is the outdoor temp dropped about 15 degrees F., which would drop the tank pressure. The Oil Life still is at 50%.

This would indicate that the system checks the pressure fairly often - possibly at every start-up. So why does the CFC warning stay on so long after the cap has been "tightened"? It is possible that the gasket on the caps are improperly designed, but I tend to think it is something in the testing circuit that is malfunctioning - either a sensor or the computer logic. I can't believe that Honda hasn't issued a TSB for the issue yet - it certainly isn't a new issue.

Yes...in answer to your question. I just got this message three days ago in my RTL with 1500 miles on it. Took it to the dealer where my nephew gave me the straight skinny. If you don't get the cap tight enough, it'll set a code. The code turns on the warning. You can press the select button to get it to go away while you're driving, but it'll come back on after you stop and start the engine. Tightening the cap will not turn off the code--the service guy with the little computer must do that. He told me it might go out after a number of days but he wasn't sure. By having him reset the code, it went out right then. That is what I wanted.

It has happened to me 3 times in 13 months. Each time it took about 3 to 5 days to reset. Something I have to live with I guess....:o

I just had the Check Fuel Cap message go on when I started it up today to come home from work. I only have 250 miles on the vehicle and it's still running on the first tank of gas from the dealership. I checked the cap and it was on tight (the dealer filled it so I would hope they know how to put the cap on). I'm going to fill'er up in a day or two and monitor it over the next few days before I call the dealership and have them do something about it.

Just had mine come on again for just the 2nd time. Truck is about 8 months old now. Seems it reset in about 100 or 150 miles. 1st time was about 4 months ago and after I used half of the tank of gas. Same thing this time. Almost down to the half way mark. Retired so I filled it 4 or 5 days ago and it takes a few days of running around for me to get to half of a tank. Always do five or six clicks on the cap. It's the truck not me I'm pretty sure. Have to see if Honda has a service bulletin on it I guess.

I have had this happen at least three times. I took it to the dealer every time and they had to clear it with through the computer. The only problem is it the tech) wiped out my trip mileage, so that kinda pissed me off.

Cheers,
George

:p Had the same problem. Dealer got together with Honda and they decided it was a defective CANISTER VENT SHUT VALVE (located somewhere near the fuel tank, they said). They changed it under warranty and no more problem. My recommendation: take it to the dealer and tell them about this defective valve as Honda MUST be aware of it.

I have a 2007 Ridgeline and this happened to my truck with 3500miles on it. It was a drive to the delership to get the problem solved. It had something to do with the electronic components.

Well sounds like Honda is aware of the problem. I'm needing to go in anyway for the rear fluid change and see if I can get the Tranny software upgrade. It's 50 miles to the dealer for me, not a big deal just have to make sure they have their ducks all in a row when I get there!

Well I went to Wal-Mart this morning. Came out and the warning was gone. Happened when I came out of Wally world! Wal-Mart must be the problem! Reset in only a few days and maybe a 100 miles or 150. Seems like it reset pretty fast this time. I'll go with the guy that mentioned a Canister Vent Shut Valve, or something in their system is bad.

i have a 07 RTX with 1200 on it. I had it come on last night when I came out of work. I hit the reset button, after checking the cap of couse and it has not come back on since, we shall see, but it seems like I need to get something done in the near future.

Add another one to the list. '07 with ~3500 miles on it. It came on a day after I filled up. Like everyone else, I know that I tighten the cap each and every time I fill up. I guess the 3 day wait starts now.

The "tighten gas cap" nag finally stopped today. Someone said that it takes 3 "cycles" of letting the engine cool all the way down before the nag would stop. I didn't find that to be the case at all since I know I went through a lot more cycles than that. It ended up taking 4 days but I have a suspicion that it'll be back someday.

The "tighten gas cap" nag finally stopped today. Someone said that it takes 3 "cycles" of letting the engine cool all the way down before the nag would stop. I didn't find that to be the case at all since I know I went through a lot more cycles than that. It ended up taking 4 days but I have a suspicion that it'll be back someday.

Add me to the list. I'm going to try disconnecting the battery. I really hope this doesn't come back. Way a go Honda....

Having the same problem. Filled up at Sam's Club about a month ago and got the message. Went out after about five days. Filled up at the same Sam's Club on Saturday and am getting the message again. Filled up at least twice between these two tanks. No idea if or why the type of gas would affect it.

Honda should have this feature shoved so far up their A$$ it isn't even funny.

Honda should have this feature shoved so far up their A$$ it isn't even funny.
Consider yourself lucky. My GF's Subaru requires you to go into the dealer to turn off the message!

Roak

I disconnect the battery and it’s gone. Let's hope it stay gone…

I can be added to the list. Mine came on 2 days ago. I'll be going to the dealer if it's not gone by the first of next week!

+1 for gas cap issues. I had it come on for 2 weeks. Just had the dealer shut it off last sat. hasnt come back on but im sure it will soon enough

I get it several times every summer while my truck is sitting in the hot sun on the asphalt parking lot at work. Ususally last 7-10 days and then goes away for a while. I got the first of the season a couple of days ago.

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Well, my fuel cap light just came on. 13,000 miles on the truck. There is absolutely NO way this is my fault. I'm almost anal about tightening these fuel caps. I had filled the tank 180 miles and 3 days earlier. Then I drove it an additional 70 miles, parked it for 3 hours and when I restarted it, BANGO, there's the idiot fuel cap message.

This is stupid and a bunch of baloney. One more annoyance to add to the "annoying baloney list" for this truck. My list is beginning to get a little on the heavy side.

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If someone is keeping track... My 2006 RL, 38k, came on a few days ago. I will wait a few and hope it goes away, but like others, my gut thinks it's more then me not securing the gas cap correctly.

You think they would have fixed this by now.... my 09 with 5000K has done it. I ignored it; at least with this display you can click it to see something else...

Don't feel too bad. I've got less than 3,300 miles and it's come on twice

CHalk another one up for "Check fuel cap" . . . mine came on today after being on the beach for fourth of july. . . . We'll see how long before this one goes away . . .

My "Check fuel cap" message has been on for 2 weeks now and ran across this post.
So no one has found any info on fixing this? Besides take it to the deal and letting them reset it?:rolleyes:

Thanks

As I have posted before, I took mine to the dealer and they checked the evap. system through several cycles and could not find the cause of the "check fuel cap" warning. I discovered that the plastic ring on the inside of the fuel cap was misaligned. I freed it and applied some dielectric grease to it to keep it from sticking again. I also started tightening the cap 10-15 clicks. I have not had the warning again in 10,000 miles.

Please give this a try. I hope it helps you:)