Date: Sun, 14 Sep 2003 11:23:23 -0500 From: "Walt Kienzle" <wkienzlenopsam.net> Subject: Re: tighten gas cap MESSAGE on dash
That was probably the best first step to take to see if that solves the problem. The gasket on the original cap may have become worn and no longer made a proper seal. New cars (in the US) are required to have sensors to make sure the fuel tank is sealed to reduce hydrocarbon emissions from evaporating fuel. It doesn't matter that it is generic as long as it fits properly and makes a good seal. Walt Kienzle 1991 9000T - also with a "generic" gas cap that I inherited from the previous owner. "Newsnopsamsouth.net" hO%8b.7299$vi3.6853nopsamews4.bellsouth.net... > Hi everyone. > > I've got a 1999 convertible with just over 40k on her. Runs great, looks > like a white bullet. Just recently the dash intermittently displays the > message "tighten fuel cap". This comes up completely at random. > > The only thing I've done is replace the gas cap with a new one (generic). > > Any advice? > > Thanks, > Marty from Sunny South Florida > > ps. I've gotten spam bombed and no longer post my correct email on > newsgroups. Please reply to this NG. > >