Check gas cap/engine light

Asked by rdturch Aug 02, 2012 at 08:37 PM about the 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

My engine light is on and it says check gas cap. I have replaced the gas cap and this has not fixed the problem. Any suggestions?

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mad1961 answered 12 years ago

Some vehicles have to have to light reset via the computer. Sorta like the Check Engine Light.

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aztec626bf answered 12 years ago

Go to any auto parts store have them clear it. If it comes back you probably have a small evap leak somewhere. These can come from anyplace on the evap system.

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Dead answered 5 years ago

take the battery cable off for 5 mins and it will turn off

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Rick answered 4 years ago

2004 Grand Prix. Replaced the vapor cannister vent valve solenoid.

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