I've got a 2006 with 570miles on it.. I've already filled the tank up twice with now issues. This morning I drove to work as always with no problem. At lunch time I get in the car start her up and a few seconds later I get a read out on the dash telling me to check my fuel cap. So I did.. I thought nothing of it. I open the gas door, re tighten the cap, turn the car off wait a while then turn it on again.. bah!! Still - it's telling me to check my fuel cap..

To make a long story short. I've tried everything even a differnt gas cap, but the sensor is still going off. Is this a common problem? Do i have to reset the warning some how?

Thanks in advance

 

Just tightening the cap will not turn off the warning light. It takes several driving cycles before the sensor detects the proper condition. The ECU doesn't know you went out and turned the gas cap.

 

So, is this a new feature on the 2006? I'm pretty sure my MY02 just generates a check engine light for this.

 

Yup, new feature. Like many of today's car's, the S2000 now has a "loose gas cap" light.

 

'bout time, eh?

Patastinky, congrats on your new car. You're almost in VTEC heaven!!

 

Alright. I retightend (spelling?) it at 1pm (it's 8:28pm) now.. I've driven it for about an hour (driving around town and to-from work)... Guess ill wait it out.. Ill let you guys/girls know I make out..

Thanks xviper..

 

It's not the length of the drive. It's the number of drives. I tested it once and I drove for nearly 20 miles and nothing happened.
If you have a BACK UP fuse in the under-dash fuse panel, pull it for about 15 seconds and put it back (ignition OFF). Not positive, but this might turn the light off.

 

Well you were right.. In the morning.. I turned the key and the warning was gone.. I've started her up about 10 times by know (maybe more) and still no warning light.. Thanks for putting my nerv's at ease.. Honda didn't know what to do about the check gas cap light.. They told me I needed to swap out ecu's.. ha!! thanks again ill never doubt anything you ever say .. .

 

Swap out ECUs??? Jeez, it never ceases to amaze me how clueless these guys are!

Anyway, pata, see this is why we're here!