Just took delivery of my elite. Yellow gascap not tightened warning light is on. I rechecked cap it is perfect. Im thinking this is gonna be a week in the dealership !!
Gas Cap warning light
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I'd be very surprised if it came back on after getting those parts replaced. I've had no issues after my fix.
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I had the exact same problem, when the car was driven back home (Odometer: 56 miles). It never went away, now it has 281 miles and after 3 repair trips. I filed complaint with Honda America. They don't care a bit. The rep did not return my call until I called them again after 3 days. When he called, he wouldn't
even acknowledge it is Honda's fault, let alone any help at all. I hang up with him.
The car is still in the shop, with less than 300 miles. This is definitely a lemon. I would suggest file complaint with your state general attorney's /consume protection office. I am still trying to replace with another car. One more repair it is legally a lemon!
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even acknowledge it is Honda's fault, let alone any help at all. I hang up with him.
The car is still in the shop, with less than 300 miles. This is definitely a lemon. I would suggest file complaint with your state general attorney's /consume protection office. I am still trying to replace with another car. One more repair it is legally a lemon!
See video here:
YouTube - Brand New 2011 Honda Odyssey PROBLEM!
My check gas cap light came on the way home from the dealer. Read and followed the manual and waited to see if it would go off, it didn’t. First visit to dealer they reset the sensor came back on within two miles. Second visit they did a smoke test to check for leaks reset sensor. That didn't fix the problem. Read the other posting talked to dealer about it, they replaced the following: 36162-RMX-A01 Valve Pur Cont S,36166-RKG-A01 Joint Purge and 17011-TK8-A01 Canister Set. That seem to do the trick no more flashing message.
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Argh...
...it took 4000+ miles (and the first oil+filter change) later for our gas cap warning light ("please tighten fuel cap") to come on. Am hoping it really just a simple several drive cycles and reset resolution, as opposed to a dealership visit (or multiple visits) resolution. Will post an update several drive cycles later, I guess.
...it took 4000+ miles (and the first oil+filter change) later for our gas cap warning light ("please tighten fuel cap") to come on. Am hoping it really just a simple several drive cycles and reset resolution, as opposed to a dealership visit (or multiple visits) resolution. Will post an update several drive cycles later, I guess.
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After installing a new $14 gas cap, I noticed the buildup of crud on the mouth of the metal gas filler tube.
There is no doubt that the coarse surface of the crud, which built up over time, compromised the sealing of the plastic gasket inside the gas cap.
I cleaned the sealing surface with some steel wool and alcohol until smooth and applied a smidgen of ShinEtsu silicone grease. This resulted in a much smoother closure for the cap.
You might want to run your finger over the sealing surface of your gas filler tube to check this.
There is no doubt that the coarse surface of the crud, which built up over time, compromised the sealing of the plastic gasket inside the gas cap.
I cleaned the sealing surface with some steel wool and alcohol until smooth and applied a smidgen of ShinEtsu silicone grease. This resulted in a much smoother closure for the cap.
You might want to run your finger over the sealing surface of your gas filler tube to check this.
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Am very happy to report that—after removing and re-applying the gas cap and after several drive cycles, all within the same day—the gas cap warning light has reset. I am hoping that this is it for our Ody.
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Here is Honda Tech Line Summary Article ATS110901 on this issue:
http://www.urvi.net/forumfiles/SB/ATS110901.PDF
http://techinfo.honda.com/Rjanisis/pubs/TS/ATS110901.PDF
Fuel Cap Warning Message Stays On or Intermittently Comes On
Applies To: ’11 Odyssey
Got a fuel cap warining message (TIGHTEN FUEL CAP - Touring models; CHECK FUEL CAP - all others) that stays on or intermittently comes on, and there are no DTCs? You might have charcoal dust restricting the EVAP purge flow. Here’s how to find out for sure and fix that problem:
1. Remove the EVAP canister purge valve, and tap its inlet a couple of times on a sheet of white paper.
• If no charcoal dust falls out, reinstall the purge valve. Then go to ISIS and do the Fuel Cap Warning Message System Troubleshooting procedure.
• If any charcoal dust falls out like you see here, you’ve got a charcoal problem. Go to step 2.
2. Replace the purge valve, purge joint, and EVAP canister. Replacement canisters don’t come with a vent shut valve, so make sure you transfer the old one to the new canister.
3. When you’re done, blow out any charcoal dust in the purge line between the canister and the purge joint, and the short hose between the purge joint and the purge valve.
If your dealership doesn’t have these parts on hand, have the service advisor contact your customer and schedule a repair visit. Let the advisor know that the vehicle will drive just fine even though the fuel cap warning message might come back on.
http://www.urvi.net/forumfiles/SB/ATS110901.PDF
http://techinfo.honda.com/Rjanisis/pubs/TS/ATS110901.PDF
Fuel Cap Warning Message Stays On or Intermittently Comes On
Applies To: ’11 Odyssey
Got a fuel cap warining message (TIGHTEN FUEL CAP - Touring models; CHECK FUEL CAP - all others) that stays on or intermittently comes on, and there are no DTCs? You might have charcoal dust restricting the EVAP purge flow. Here’s how to find out for sure and fix that problem:
1. Remove the EVAP canister purge valve, and tap its inlet a couple of times on a sheet of white paper.
• If no charcoal dust falls out, reinstall the purge valve. Then go to ISIS and do the Fuel Cap Warning Message System Troubleshooting procedure.
• If any charcoal dust falls out like you see here, you’ve got a charcoal problem. Go to step 2.
2. Replace the purge valve, purge joint, and EVAP canister. Replacement canisters don’t come with a vent shut valve, so make sure you transfer the old one to the new canister.
3. When you’re done, blow out any charcoal dust in the purge line between the canister and the purge joint, and the short hose between the purge joint and the purge valve.
If your dealership doesn’t have these parts on hand, have the service advisor contact your customer and schedule a repair visit. Let the advisor know that the vehicle will drive just fine even though the fuel cap warning message might come back on.
I have a 2011 Ody with "Check Fuel Cap" warning that comes on and goes off intermittently. I took my Ody to Honda dealer who refused to fix the known issue based on the salvage title.
Can anyone help me with a solution? Should I just order all 3 parts and replace them one at a time, hoping the message goes away? Can anyone chime in who has had this intermittent message that was fixed repacing a particular part? TIA
Can anyone help me with a solution? Should I just order all 3 parts and replace them one at a time, hoping the message goes away? Can anyone chime in who has had this intermittent message that was fixed repacing a particular part? TIA
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