Fuel Filler Cap

If the fuel filler cap is not properly closed after refueling, the OBD system will detect the vapor leak that exists from the cap not being completely tightened.

If you tighten the cap subsequently, the dashboard light should be extinguished within a few days or after deleting the Fault code. This is not an indication of a faulty OBD system. The OBD system has properly diagnosed the problem and accordingly alerted the driver by illuminating the dashboard light.

Please check the fuel filler cap first when the dashboard light comes on to avoid unnecessary diagnostic time. To check the fuel filler cap turn the cap to the right until you hear a click or the cap reaches the full stop. Make sure that the retaining strap is not caught between the filler pipe and the fuel filler cap. If the light should stay on further in depth evaporative leak diagnosis is required.