WILD_WILL

I just filled the SI today when i got home from work so i start the car then on the display column it says check fuel cap so i jump out then open close it again the start the car it flashes again then i repeat twice more its still doing it. I was curious has this happened to anyone else i took it to the bronx honda service department they said it will reset it self after etc it sounded like they were clueless anyway i am gonna check the manual to see if there is something about this just giving the heads up.

dpao6

It's happened to me twice already. Must be some kind of glitch. It will reset itself in a few days.

WILD_WILL

Woot ty !

dpao6

No probs. It's not a Civic glitch, it's in fact, a Honda glitch. The first time it happened, i took it to the dealership, they pulled out a "problematic area" sheet that they have, and showed me, and apparently, this "check fuel cap" crap happens to Ridgelines, CR-V's, Accords, and Pilots.

Ross 2.0

it's not a mistake. you just left it loose. It will reset itself within two weeks. If not you have a problem and the check engine light will come on. Just make sure to screw the cap on the whole way.
It's not a defect

TRE_

Make sure you CLICK your gas cap three times ... typically the only reason the check cap notification will come on is if you dont click it at least three times or if the cap is faulty.

dpao6

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Ross 4107 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">it's not a mistake. you just left it loose. It will reset itself within two weeks. If not you have a problem and the check engine light will come on. Just make sure to screw the cap on the whole way.
It's not a defect</TD></TR></TABLE>

I wish it was my own mistake, trust me, been screwing on gas caps for over ten years now, I know it has to CLICK too. And no, check engine light did not come on. And really, not trying to argue, if you still don't believe me, then what explains the "problematic area" sheets that exists at Honda. Just go to the local Honda dealership, I'm sure they can show you one too. It's a glitch. Herson's Honda in Rockville is where I take mine to. You're probably familiar with them being where you're from.

TRE_

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by dpao6 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

I wish it was my own mistake, trust me, been screwing on gas caps for over ten years now, I know it has to CLICK too. And no, check engine light did not come on. And really, not trying to argue, if you still don't believe me, then what explains the "problematic area" sheets that exists at Honda. Just go to the local Honda dealership, I'm sure they can show you one too. It's a glitch. Herson's Honda in Rockville is where I take mine to. You're probably familiar with them being where you're from. </TD></TR></TABLE>

I've never seen a "problematic area" sheet for gas caps and I've worked at a dealership for a little while now. Not saying that I doubt you but as Ross mentioned 90% of gas cap issues stem from people not clicking the cap 3 times/securely... the other 10% would be a faulty cap or bad gas cap seal.

Not trying to start an argument but I think that calling it a glitch is a bit far-fetched.

fili_pinoy

i've had 3 Honda cars and i've never had that... but then again i always make sure it clicks 3 times when i close it.

WILD_WILL

It never happened before and ive filled up many times i aways click it at least once or twice i guess this time i didn't thanks guys !

TRE_

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by WILD_WILL &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">It never happened before and ive filled up many times i aways click it at least once or twice i guess this time i didn't thanks guys !</TD></TR></TABLE>

Theres your problem... it needs to be 3 Clicks! But seriously on some gas caps and in most owners manual it specfically says 3 is the magic number

RICO_

Odd. Because the gas cap itself only says "Tighten to Click" implying only 1 click is needed. Kinda misleading i guess. Guess i'll be doing 3 from now on.

dpao6

Ok here it is, the original thread, and the first time it happened to me back in June. This is what Honda showed me, perhaps the words "glitch" and "problematic area sheet" had been implemented into my brain because it was brought up by the service department personel verbally. But bottom line, this info is what I saw in person and you probably could find it helpful. Maybe you guys are right, I just need to start clicking the gas cap three times. To be honest, till this day I still don't know what my average click is, but I do know that I make sure it clicks. I'm pretty sure this message display will come back and haunt plenty of us again in the future. So we know now it's no biggie.

https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=1649272

NOTE: This article applies to ’05–06 Accords,
’06 Civics, ’05–06 CR-Vs, ’05–06 Elements,
’05–06 Odysseys, ’05–06 Pilots, ’06 Ridgelines,
and ’06 S2000s.
If a vehicle’s fuel fill cap is loose or missing, and
the ECM/PCM detects an EVAP system leak when
it runs the EVAP monitor, the CHECK FUEL CAP
message appears on the information display when
the engine is started. (On ’06 Odyssey Touring
models and future Honda models, it’s the
TIGHTEN FUEL CAP message.) A temporary
DTC is also stored in the ECM/PCM’s memory. If
this happens, there’s really no need for the owner
to bring the vehicle in for service. All he or she
has to do is shut off the engine and make sure the
fuel fill cap is in place and it’s properly tightened
(it’s one or three clicks, depending on what’s
written on the cap).
Although the owner can cycle the message from
the display with the reset button (the actual
button name varies by model), the temporary
DTC that’s setting the message is still there. This
means the message never really goes away. It can
be cycled back with the reset button, and it comes
on again if the ignition switch is cycled or the
engine is restarted. This message keeps coming
back until the EVAP monitor runs again and it
finds no EVAP system leak. This could take several
days, even weeks, depending on how often the
vehicle is driven.
If, when the next EVAP monitor runs, the cap
wasn’t tightened or there’s another EVAP system
leak detected, the MIL comes on and the message
goes off. A permanent DTC is now stored in the
ECM/PCM’s memory. If the owner now tightens
the cap, the MIL should go off after the next EVAP
monitor run, yet, this could still take days or
weeks. If the MIL is still on after that monitor run,
then it’s time to bring the vehicle in for service.
If the vehicle comes into your shop with the fuel
cap message or the MIL on, make sure the fuel fill
cap is in place and properly tightened. Record the
DTC, then clear it with the HDS, and run the EVAP
system function test. If there’s still a problem,
press on with normal troubleshooting


This info was actually posted by Ross4107 himself, so thnx for the info

FG Deux

Probably not the best way...but that happened to me twice yes my error, but i had no check engine lights so i just disconnected my battery for 5mins or so and it went away, but keep in mind you'll have to put your anti-theft code in for your stereo or at least i did.

WILD_WILL

NO cel just check fuel cap flashing on the display !

acidrippedhippy

This has also happened to me now on my 06' 4dr ex. The first time I took it in and the dealer reset the computer and the code went away. Now I have had it again and again and I can't make it to the dealer to have them reset it. I always make sure my cap clicks 3 times due to the code it threw on my 4dr 02' accord ex. The dealer told me then that I needed to make sure my gas cap clicks tight. There has to be more to this than just clicking the cap tight due to the fact that I DO click it 3 times if not more. Basically every week for 6 mos It comes on and then goes off so there has to be a defect in the sensor or the gas caps vapor lock seal.

06BlackSi #45

Yeah its happend to me 3 times since ive owned the car. And I always do a 3 clicker. So I have to agree and say its a hona glitch.

Ross 2.0

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I wish it was my own mistake, trust me, been screwing on gas caps for over ten years now, I know it has to CLICK too. And no, check engine light did not come on. And really, not trying to argue, if you still don't believe me, then what explains the "problematic area" sheets that exists at Honda. Just go to the local Honda dealership, I'm sure they can show you one too. It's a glitch. Herson's Honda in Rockville is where I take mine to. You're probably familiar with them being where you're from. </TD></TR></TABLE>
I work at a dealer. There is no such thing as a "problematic area" sheet from Honda. If they gave you one the dealership made it themselves.

RICO_

Not surprising.....they tend to "make up" a lot of things.

dpao6

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Ross 4107 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I work at a dealer. There is no such thing as a "problematic area" sheet from Honda. If they gave you one the dealership made it themselves.</TD></TR></TABLE>

We've gone over this already, and if you would've read carefully on my second to last post, I've already come to the conclusion that it doesn't exist after TRE's comment. And I already clarified on this thread too that what the service department told me was verbal, and I also already posted up what it is I saw, that eh hem...., you posted originally a while back, so drop it, because REPEATED COMMENTS aren't very helpful.

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by TRE_ &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I've never seen a "problematic area" sheet for gas caps and I've worked at a dealership for a little while now. Not saying that I doubt you but as Ross mentioned 90% of gas cap issues stem from people not clicking the cap 3 times/securely... the other 10% would be a faulty cap or bad gas cap seal.

Not trying to start an argument but I think that calling it a glitch is a bit far-fetched. </TD></TR></TABLE>

Ross 2.0

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by dpao6 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

We've gone over this already, and if you would've read carefully on my second to last post, I've already come to the conclusion that it doesn't exist after TRE's comment. And I already clarified on this thread too that what the service department told me was verbal, and I also already posted up what it is I saw, that eh hem...., you posted originally a while back, so drop it, because REPEATED COMMENTS aren't very helpful.

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angry much?

acidrippedhippy

The day that error fails me on my nys inspection is the day me and honda have a nice sit down talk.

WILD_WILL

Update the ecu reset the check fuel cap warning WOOT !

TRE_

Thank god! I was starting to lose a lot of sleep over this

thegoods217

ya this check fuel cap has happened to me three separate times and when didnt even pump any gas recently. I always click the gas cap at least 3 time too. so iono whether its just my car or what..