Fuel Cap Warning Message System Troubleshooting
Fuel Cap Warning Message System TroubleshootingSpecial Tools Required
- Vacuum pump/gauge, 0 - 30 in.Hg, Snap-on YA4000A or equivalent, commercially available
- Vacuum/pressure gauge, 0 - 4 in.Hg 07JAZ-001000B
When the fuel cap warning message does not go off after the fuel cap is tightened, or the message turns on frequently, do this troubleshooting procedure.
1. Check the fuel fill cap (the cap must say "TIGHTEN TO CLICK"). It should turn 1/4 after it's tight, then it clicks.
Is the correct fuel fill cap installed and properly tightened?
YES - Go to step 2.
NO - Replace or tighten the cap, then go to step 13.
2. Check the fuel fill cap seal (A) and the fuel fill pipe mating surface (B). Verify that the fuel fill cap tether cord (C) is not caught under the cap.
Is the fuel fill cap seal missing or damaged, is the fuel fill pipe damaged, or is the tether cord caught under the cap?
YES - Replace the fuel fill cap or the fuel fill pipe, then go to step 12.
NO - Go to step 3.
3. Reinstall and tighten the fuel fill cap.
4. Clear the DTC with the HDS.
5. Start the engine. Hold the engine speed at 3,000 rpm without load (in Park or neutral) until a radiator fan comes on, then let it idle for 1 minute.
6. Test drive at 45 mph (72 km/h) for 1 minute or more.
Is the fuel cap warning message on?
YES - Go to step 7.
NO - Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time.
7. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
8. Disconnect the vacuum hose (A) from the EVAP canister purge valve (B) in the engine compartment, and connect a T-fitting (C) from the vacuum gauge and the vacuum pump/gauge 0 - 30 in.Hg, to the EVAP canister purge valve as shown.
9. Apply about 2 kPa (0.6 in.Hg, 15 mmHg) vacuum to the hose.
10. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
11. Select the EVAP PCS ON in the INSPECTION MENU with the HDS.
Does it hold vacuum?
YES - Replace the EVAP canister purge valve, then go to step 12.
NO - Check for blockages in the vacuum hose between EVAP canister purge valve and the EVAP canister, then go to step 12.
12. Install the parts in the reverse order of removal.
13. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
14. Reset the ECM/PCM with the HDS.
15. Do the ECM/PCM idle learn procedure.
16. Start the engine. Hold the engine speed at 3,000 rpm without load (in Park or neutral) until the radiator fan comes on, then let it idle for 1 minute.
17. Test drive at 45 mph (72 km/h) for 1 minute or more.
Is the fuel cap message on?
YES - Go to step 1 and recheck.
NO - Troubleshooting is complete.