A faint hope on the horizon.
I've been reading about the loose gas cap and CEL issue for a while now and while I an generally always certain to make sure the cap is tight I started having doubts. So when I went walking this morning I took the FOB with me and popped the cap. You know, I'm not sure that the cap was tight!
By coincidence, the last time I filled the car was the night I was going out for my Vararam test drive, my gf was with me and I'd forgotten my wallet in the excitement and had to borrow $ from her. She confirmed that was indeed the night I last got gas.
I've cleared the CEL two days ago but have not driven the car since - too depressed with the CEL light issue!
So my question to those with more experience than I, it seemed that the 1st time the CEL came on was after 10 km, the 2nd time was after 100 km.
IF THE GAS CAP IS NOT TIGHTENED DOES THE CEL COME ON IMMEDIATELY OR AFTER SOME TIEM HAS PASSED??
Unfortunately it is like a London Jack the Ripper fog out here so it won't be until closer to supper when I get back from the farm and it is clear out to go for a drive, but if any of you have experience with the gas cap/CEL issue, how soon did the light come on?
And also, if the gas cap is the issue, will it give a code for my OBD2 to download or does the CEL light just come on?
I have hope for the 1st time!!!!
Cheers,
Garry