Knock on wood but this is the first problem we've had with our 2005 CTT. It is still running fine (same power, etc) but the check engine light came on during my drive to work the other day. I'm going to get it into my indy asap but I'm wondering if it can be a serious problem since it's still running fine?

TIA!

 

Gas cap?

 

 

That was the first thing I checked...

 

By the way... the Mrs. now puts the gas cap on correctly and we haven't seen another CEL lately...

 

I know, it just made me laugh

 

Since the discussion has gone off on a tangent...

I'm going to get it into my indy asap but I'm wondering if it can be a serious problem since it's still running fine and the gas cap is on correctly.

TIA!

 

Why would it be a serious problem? Had CEL come on a gazillion times (so STFF). It was always evap related. And as long as it's not flashing, you should be fine driving.

Damn! Who would have thought I'd become such an expert?

 

I wasn't sure... I just thought it had already happened to someone else here and I could get some feedback.

Thanks for the info!

 

Who'd a thunk it... you mean the new Ray Calvo (RIP)

 

I actually went ahead and googled that. Please, call me "Pops" from now on lol

 

Sorry I didn't provide more detail in my response. It has happened to me, and it was the gas cap each time. EW is right, as long as it isn't flashing, there's no need to rush to the dealer. My guess is that if you fill up with gas again and make sure the cap is on really tight, then the CEL will go away.

 

I googled it too. Thanks Pops.

 

Larry, I think I finally found what to replace "addict" with. I think "Just call me Pops" will look nice there. Especially in light of my userpic

 

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