Gas Cap Indicator

The gas cap indicator gives an indication to the vehicle operator when there is a gross leak detected in the on-board fuel vapor recovery system. This indicator is controlled by the IPC logic circuit based upon IPC programming and electronic messages received over the CAN data bus from the PCM.

The gas cap indicator function of the odometer VFD unit is completely controlled by the IPC logic circuit, and that logic will only allow this indicator to operate when the IPC receives a battery current input on the fused ignition switch output (run-start) circuit. Therefore, the odometer VFD gas cap indication will always be OFF when the ignition switch is in any position except ON or START. The IPC will turn ON the gas cap indicator for the following reasons:

• Gas Cap Indicator Lamp-On Message  - Each time the IPC receives an electronic gas cap indicator lamp-ON  message from the PCM indicating there is a gross leak in the vapor recovery system, the gas cap indicator will be illuminated. The indicator remains illuminated until the IPC receives a lamp-OFF message from the PCM, or until the ignition switch is turned to the OFF position, whichever occurs first.

The PCM continually monitors the on board vapor recovery system to determine whether there are air leaks in the system. The PCM then sends the proper lamp-ON or lamp-OFF message to the IPC If the IPC turns ON the gas cap indicator due to a monitored gross leak in the vapor recovery system, it may indicate that the gas cap has been removed or is improperly installed.