You're kidding right?
Did you try a search?

 

Thanks for posting that, good read! :act035:

 

Not sure if you're being sarcastic. My first post was meant in fun. (Most here don't get my humour.)

 

No, not at all, this is the first time I ever heard of this or read about it!

I find the Search engine on this site just doesn't work, but I go to Google and search that way with the word Ridgeline in it, then it sometimes comes up.

By the way, it is still doing it, so I guess I'll have to replace the gas cap, which to me is annoying since it's only 4 years old!

 

I see where a very often asked question about the tighten fuel cap warning is definitely puzzling coming from someone who is frequently on this forum. :act018:

 

Tip: use the Google custom search... not the one in the upper right corner:

 

Awesome. Did not know that.

 

I got this message yesterday, too. I have an aftermarket locking fuel cap, and have had it for about a month now. I did get gas that day, and after about 2 minutes of driving, I heard a chime and saw the "CHECK FUEL CAP" message on the display. After about 30 min of driving, it went away on its own

 

Mine did this about 2 weeks ago. I got out and took off the cap and put it back on and the light and message was still there. I called the service department and the advisor said give it a few days and when it ran a self diagaostic it would reset. About 2 days later it was gone. JR

 

I am on my 2nd day of seeing that annoying msg........ I hope it goes away soon. I have ensured the cap was tight, and then removed the cap and re-inserted it, still doing it....... maybe tomorrow. It did appear right after a fill-up, but I always ensure that it clicks at least 3 times when replacing the cap.

 

Ya, mine took about a week, and I was happy to know that I didn't have to go buy a new gas cap!

 

every time my light comes on i just take the "o" ring off the cap and turn it over it looks more like a grommet split down the center, works for about 8 months or so, don't know if you can buy just the "o" ring itself but turning it over is pretty quick and works every time

 

Got my first ever "Tighten fuel cap" msg today on the RL at 32,5xx miles. Have never seen it on the Pilot in 75,000 miles. I used the select button to change the display to the normal view, and thus far, multiple starts later, that's the only time the msg has appeared. I'm right at 1/2 tank of gas.

 

My "New to me" 2007 RTL had the tighten cap message straight from the car lot. I disconnected the battery for an hour to install a Magnaflow exhaust kit and when I connected the battery back up, the message was gone, and it has been gone for several days now.
I had the same message on my wife's Chrysler and a battery disconnect there (to replace the battery...was already planned) fixed it there as well.

I was unable to delete the entry from my ODB scanner on either vehicle, but a battery disconnect did the trick twice.

 

I disconnected the battery for an hour..

If the phrase "Idle learn procedure" does not ring any bells, you absolutely have to search for the phrase on this board because you haven't performed a step required after disconnecting the battery.

Roak

 

Hmm. I didn't think to check my OBD code readout. Will have to check that.

 

The cap screws on to the door I believe. Or its attached by a plastic connector. The new cap will come with its plastic hanger attached.

 

Required? I'm not so sure. I wish I could see a distinct difference in my RL. But my mpg has not seen any significant changes after disconnecting and reconnecting the battery. So while I think it can help, I'm not yet convinced of the necessity.. but am willing to be convinced.

 

I had several times when the message popped up, would take several days to disappear, and/or had to get dealer to reset. They finally replaced the cap - no more problem.

 

have my ridgeline for 3 months and have had that message twice. in nj ,we dont pump our own gas. when i have had that message i just tightened my cap and it went away the next day, not right away tho, just sayin!!:act030:

 

When I had my 07 the fuel cap light came on. I took it in, ran the emission tests, with no problems. I replaced the cap and still had a light. I returned that cap for a 2nd new OEM cap and the light has never come back on.

 

Hi,

I now hate my Ridgeline. A few months ago came the daily error message: Tighten Fuel Cap. Sometimes the MIL with fault code P0456. Since 2 weeks I now have a new original cap. But the message came back after a few days. My Honda dealer is clueless. Can anyone even give you an idea where to look for?


Ronny

 

Some where on here I remember something about running an evaporator test.

 

http://www.obd-codes.com/p0456

http://www.ridgelineownersclub.com/forums/showthread.php?t=27654

http://www.ridgelineownersclub.com/forums/showthread.php?t=30697

This should be a pretty minor (but aggravating) issue.