Failed inspection because of gas cap
11-06-2007 | 01:58 PM
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Failed inspection because of gas cap
Since I just moved to NJ, I had to get my car inspected here. My car failed inspection due to a "bad gas cap". As far as I can tell, the gas cap looks fine.
Has anyone else had this and did you just replace it? It seems that would be the easiest fix, but it doesn't make sense to me that the gas cap is bad.
Anyone else had the same entertainment from their local DMV?
Has anyone else had this and did you just replace it? It seems that would be the easiest fix, but it doesn't make sense to me that the gas cap is bad.
Anyone else had the same entertainment from their local DMV?
11-06-2007 | 02:06 PM
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How was this gas cap determined to be defective? I just went for my pollution test this morning and all they did was connect to the ODB connector and check for errors.
11-06-2007 | 02:31 PM
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If you didn't have a check engine light (CEL), then it may have been a pending code that was about to throw a CEL. In PA all vehicles from 1997 on no longer have active pollution checks (running on dyno with exhaust sampling), instead they check the OBD-II or CAN for codes that indicate malfunctioning pollution control systems. The CEL for gas cap P0442 would indicate that either the cap wasn't on properly or otherwise fails to seal, there was a TSB for gas caps on the RX-8. I had mine replaced due to frequent CEL under warranty. You can't tell just by looking at the cap. Best bet, get a new cap at PepBoys for about $15 and take it back in for inspection after a week of driving to ensure that the code is cleared. If you clear the ECU yourself, you still won't pass because you need a drive cycle showing in the ECU when they check it again. Hope this helps.
11-06-2007 | 06:27 PM
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In New Jersey they remove the cap and stick it on some hose that checks to see if any gas vapors leak. I had that happen on my F-150. If you don't wish to deal with the dealer the cap cost less than $15.00 at most auto parts stores Stant part#10838
11-06-2007 | 07:40 PM
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It's a rule that was created because a defective gas cap releases insane amounts of toxic fumes into the air and heats the planet up. Glaciers and the polar ice caps melt. Ocean levels rise and civilization as we know it goes extinct which in the end makes the environmentalists happy (assuming any of them lived) as everything will reach equilibrium again in a few centuries but humans won't be around to mess things up. All because your gas cap didn't seal properly. Get that thing fixed!
11-06-2007 | 08:16 PM
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It's a rule that was created because a defective gas cap releases insane amounts of toxic fumes into the air and heats the planet up. Glaciers and the polar ice caps melt. Ocean levels rise and civilization as we know it goes extinct which in the end makes the environmentalists happy (assuming any of them lived) as everything will reach equilibrium again in a few centuries but humans won't be around to mess things up. All because your gas cap didn't seal properly. Get that thing fixed!
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11-07-2007 | 12:08 PM
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It's a rule that was created because a defective gas cap releases insane amounts of toxic fumes into the air and heats the planet up. Glaciers and the polar ice caps melt. Ocean levels rise and civilization as we know it goes extinct which in the end makes the environmentalists happy (assuming any of them lived) as everything will reach equilibrium again in a few centuries but humans won't be around to mess things up. All because your gas cap didn't seal properly. Get that thing fixed!
By the way the sky is falling.
11-08-2007 | 02:37 PM
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well i had a cell three times for a very small evap leak.(was not inspected at the time)and i thought it was my vac.lines to the gauge inside the car(it was not!)had it traced to the gas cap which failed the emiission test 3 out of five times tested(i work at a dealer and my inspector is the best won't charge me!!)took it to mazda and it failed 4 out of five trys and they replaced it for free under wro. go get your free cap and save your money for the good ole gas game coming to a station near you soon!!
11-09-2007 | 12:13 PM
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if your car is under warranty...
i didn't even bother because my car is out of warranty, and even if it wasn't by the time i spent making an appointment and then dropping the car off and either waiting for it or bothering someone for a ride to and from the dealer.... - its worth the <$20 to just do it yourself...
i didn't even bother because my car is out of warranty, and even if it wasn't by the time i spent making an appointment and then dropping the car off and either waiting for it or bothering someone for a ride to and from the dealer.... - its worth the <$20 to just do it yourself...
11-09-2007 | 11:23 PM
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if your car is under warranty...
i didn't even bother because my car is out of warranty, and even if it wasn't by the time i spent making an appointment and then dropping the car off and either waiting for it or bothering someone for a ride to and from the dealer.... - its worth the <$20 to just do it yourself...
i didn't even bother because my car is out of warranty, and even if it wasn't by the time i spent making an appointment and then dropping the car off and either waiting for it or bothering someone for a ride to and from the dealer.... - its worth the <$20 to just do it yourself...
11-10-2007 | 12:22 AM
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if your car is under warranty...
i didn't even bother because my car is out of warranty, and even if it wasn't by the time i spent making an appointment and then dropping the car off and either waiting for it or bothering someone for a ride to and from the dealer.... - its worth the <$20 to just do it yourself...
i didn't even bother because my car is out of warranty, and even if it wasn't by the time i spent making an appointment and then dropping the car off and either waiting for it or bothering someone for a ride to and from the dealer.... - its worth the <$20 to just do it yourself...
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