check engine light after pumping gas
08-25-2011, 11:33 AM
#1
check engine light after pumping gas
I filled up at two separate stations and the pump would shut off after 3 seconds at each station. Now my check engine light is on... any idea what's going on? I'm still getting normal fuel mileage.
08-25-2011, 11:37 AM
#3
Drifting
Your gas cap could be loose.... the new vehicles monitor the tank pressure and if iit senses a loss of pressure the check engine light goes on.
Make sure you turn it until it clicks a couple of times.
Could also be a faulty gas cap..... or sensor.... or..... but I would start with the gas cap.
Good luck
08-25-2011, 11:45 AM
#5
I'm not being a smart-azz with this next comment......
Your gas cap could be loose.... the new vehicles monitor the tank pressure and if iit senses a loss of pressure the check engine light goes on.
Make sure you turn it until it clicks a couple of times.
Could also be a faulty gas cap..... or sensor.... or..... but I would start with the gas cap.
Good luck
Your gas cap could be loose.... the new vehicles monitor the tank pressure and if iit senses a loss of pressure the check engine light goes on.
Make sure you turn it until it clicks a couple of times.
Could also be a faulty gas cap..... or sensor.... or..... but I would start with the gas cap.
Good luck
08-25-2011, 11:52 AM
#6
Race Director
When you put the cap on do not put any inward pressure on it. Just turn it until it clicks a few times but don't push on it at the same time.
And to solve the pump shutting off every few seconds turn the nozzle/handle to a 90º angle in either direction while your pumping so it's horizontal instead of vertical. I had the same problem and that fixed it.
And to solve the pump shutting off every few seconds turn the nozzle/handle to a 90º angle in either direction while your pumping so it's horizontal instead of vertical. I had the same problem and that fixed it.
08-25-2011, 12:02 PM
#7
Check the seal on the gas cap to make sure it didn't stick and roll up on its edge. Needs to be laying flat for a proper seal so the vapor recovery system doesn't trip the check engine light.
Regarding the pumps, they to have a vapor recovery check system in place that will shut off the pump if it doesn't have a proper seal. I noted on the C6 that the fill is on a more extreme angle than your typical car/truck.
Regarding the pumps, they to have a vapor recovery check system in place that will shut off the pump if it doesn't have a proper seal. I noted on the C6 that the fill is on a more extreme angle than your typical car/truck.
08-25-2011, 12:25 PM
#9
When you put the cap on do not put any inward pressure on it. Just turn it until it clicks a few times but don't push on it at the same time.
And to solve the pump shutting off every few seconds turn the nozzle/handle to a 90º angle in either direction while your pumping so it's horizontal instead of vertical. I had the same problem and that fixed it.
And to solve the pump shutting off every few seconds turn the nozzle/handle to a 90º angle in either direction while your pumping so it's horizontal instead of vertical. I had the same problem and that fixed it.
08-25-2011, 01:01 PM
#10
Race Director
From my past experiences on my 06Z06 with the gas cap issue, it will take a dozen engine starts to turn off the CEL. I would highly recommend that you completely remove and then reinstall the gas cap as described above; ie, don't exert downward pressure on the cap as you twist it on. My gas cap CEL almost always happened right after a fill-up. It's a common enough problem with the C6 gen cars.
08-26-2011, 09:56 AM
#12
Drifting
I have not had this issue with the Corvette but with my GTO it happens a lot and the only way to clear the light is to pull the ECM fuse for a few seconds and it will reset. I have replaced the gas cap and it throws a code a few times a year and usually when the tank is low.
08-26-2011, 02:13 PM
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http://www.amazon.com/Autel-MaxiScan...4381972&sr=8-1
Bought one the same day I got back from Autozone where the girl, who is apparently required to scan for me since I used to borrow it and scan in their lot, said she cleared the code and didn't.
08-26-2011, 03:23 PM
#15
Drifting
I use a Predator to scan the codes and it has an option to clear the codes but it does not. I pull the fuse to clear the evap code for the gas cap.
08-26-2011, 04:06 PM
#16
Safety Car
It could also just be a faulty fuel cap. It's been discussed on hear often. I know you don't want to find a Chevy dealership, but this would be very inexpensive and easy. Just go to parts dept. It's a diy.
08-26-2011, 05:49 PM
#17
I pulled into a Chevy dealer in Dallas today and the light turned off once I got in the parking lot... it was almost as if the car knew.
08-26-2011, 05:50 PM
#18
Was $30...now even cheaper. $26 to your door and works on the C6
http://www.amazon.com/Autel-MaxiScan...4381972&sr=8-1
Bought one the same day I got back from Autozone where the girl, who is apparently required to scan for me since I used to borrow it and scan in their lot, said she cleared the code and didn't.
http://www.amazon.com/Autel-MaxiScan...4381972&sr=8-1
Bought one the same day I got back from Autozone where the girl, who is apparently required to scan for me since I used to borrow it and scan in their lot, said she cleared the code and didn't.
08-26-2011, 05:53 PM
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