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Old 02-23-2012 | 05:46 PM
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I wish I have a code reader for this one. Any idea why my check engine light come on after everytime I stop at the gas station. Evap. system maybe??
 
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Old 02-23-2012 | 05:53 PM
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check your gas cap.
 
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Old 02-23-2012 | 05:58 PM
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+1 on gas cap and if it is good, then evap system.
 
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Old 02-23-2012 | 07:45 PM
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do the ignition key trick.
on - off - on - off - on
read the codes in the odometer window.
 
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Old 02-23-2012 | 09:20 PM
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I tought that the on-off trick was for the Dakotas only, good to know.
As for the gas cap it's on tight for sure, so unless it's craked ... I'll check it closely.

More to follow, thanks.
 
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Old 02-23-2012 | 09:33 PM
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I had to buy a new cap when I got my truck. I kept getting evap codes with it also, even though it was new. I took a little vacuum grease and coated the gasket and the edge of the filler neck where the gasket meets. Since I've done that (about 1 year ago) I havent had it come back. You could also use petrolium jelly (vasiline). Just smear a thin coat, no gobs.
 
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Old 02-24-2012 | 10:01 PM
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Originally Posted by kejobe
I had to buy a new cap when I got my truck. I kept getting evap codes with it also, even though it was new. I took a little vacuum grease and coated the gasket and the edge of the filler neck where the gasket meets. Since I've done that (about 1 year ago) I havent had it come back. You could also use petrolium jelly (vasiline). Just smear a thin coat, no gobs.
That is a real good advice right there, thanks man, I will give it a try right after the on/off trick.
 
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Old 02-25-2012 | 12:52 PM
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Old 03-01-2012 | 02:41 PM
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On-Off trick is not working on my truck, I tried many times and my buddy too.
 
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Old 03-01-2012 | 04:41 PM
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Try again. It should work on a 99. If not, maybe you have an early 99 late 98. This will be the first time I've seen it not work on a 99.
 


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