In some car models your car could run poorly or even fail to start.
R53 check gas cap.
The gas cap code and diy check engine light car repair the gas cap code is a common diagnostic trouble code that might turn your check engine light on.
If it doesn t the code will need to be checked.
This idiot light is next to the seatbelt light on the display.
Dont settle for aftermarket caps that cause more problems than they solve.
I haven t had a problem with the check engine light going on for a loose gas cap but i have had a check filler cap light come on because i didn t have the cap tight when i got gas once.
Small grains of sand or rocks tat can get through the filter inside the gas pipe to the gas tank can cause major damage to ur engine.
Bmw gas cap check engine light.
2002 2006 r50 mini cooper and r53 mini cooper s hardtop.
Genuine rkx gas cap seal compatible with most bmw and mini cooper 2001 and newer gas caps this is a common failure point that can case check engine lights for evap leaks and other faults.
A leaking or loose fitting gas cap can also cause a check engine light on the dash.
Double check the gas cap and tighten if necessary.
Crank the car and drive normally.
Eek but don t worry idiots who will actually try to put sand or rocks in ur gas tank won t have the brain to unlock ur gas cap.
2002 2006 r50 mini cooper and r53 cooper s hardtop 2005 2008 r52 mini cooper and cooper s convertibles 2007 2013 r56 mini cooper and cooper s hatchback 2008 r55 mini cooper and cooper s clubman 2009 r57 mini cooper and cooper s hatchback.
The light should go off within a few days.
Mini factory repacement gas cap.
I have a february 2003 mcs build with navigation.
Sand can block the gas valves leading into the engine can get cloged or if they get inside the cylinder it will do more damage.
Aftermarket value priced replacement gas cap.
Checking your fuel cap takes only a few seconds after each fill up.
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If you forget to put your fuel cap back on your vehicle or if you do not tighten it correctly your car s check engine light could come on.
A defective gas cap can trigger the check engine light.
I put together a video discussing a problem my neighbor had with nissan maxima four door sedan after they filled the fuel tank.