Gas cap stolen..."Check Engine" light won't go off
05-09-2003, 11:59 AM
#1
Intermediate
Thread Starter
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: San Jose, CA
Posts: 26
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Gas cap stolen..."Check Engine" light won't go off
Some ***hole stole my gas cap a few days ago. I noticed it only because the "Check Engine" light came on. After I got a new gas cap from Porsche and put it on, the light still won't go off. Do I need to go to Porsche and have them reset it, or disconnect the battery, or what?
Thanks...
Thanks...
05-09-2003, 12:14 PM
#2
Racer
Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: Danvers, Mass.
Posts: 480
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
The CEL (check engine light) should turn itself off after something like 20 cycles. Driving cycles. On/off. If you just sit there and turn key on/off 20 times nothing will happen. Disconnceting battery will make you lose all your radio stations and the anti-theft code....
Good Luck.
Good Luck.
05-09-2003, 12:19 PM
#4
Pro
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Northern VA
Posts: 620
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
If memory serves, it'll reset after 25 ignition cycles - but it needs at least 3 pressurization cycles in between - that takes approx 12 minutes of engine operation. Just drive it for a few days - it should turn off with no problems.
J
J
05-09-2003, 01:42 PM
#6
Intermediate
Thread Starter
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: San Jose, CA
Posts: 26
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Actually I found out that the "pin" that moves in when you lock the car works, but the part it is supposed to pin into is missing. So basically my gas flap does not lock. Argh.
05-09-2003, 03:02 PM
#7
Range Master
Pepsie Lite
Lifetime Rennlist
Member
Pepsie Lite
Lifetime Rennlist
Member
I had the same problem only caused by "topping off" the gas tank. These cars do not like that and it will trigger the CEL. Goes away after the defined number of cycles.....just be patient.
Trending Topics
05-09-2003, 03:03 PM
#8
Range Master
Pepsie Lite
Lifetime Rennlist
Member
Pepsie Lite
Lifetime Rennlist
Member
I had the same problem only caused by "topping off" the gas tank. These cars do not like that and it will trigger the CEL. Goes away after the defined number of cycles.....just be patient.
05-10-2003, 11:04 AM
#10
Racer
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Bay Area, CA
Posts: 345
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Yeah, lived through some cycles once just because I didn't turn the gas cap three clicks (which I hate, I usually hold the button in to set e-brakes even). I think when I refueled once or twice it reset, been a while.
