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Check Fuel Cap

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The check fuel cap indicator is used to indicate significant leaks in the fuel tank evaporative system due to a loose fuel cap. Fuel tank pressure is monitored by the PCM and if a leak is detected it signals a fault to the instrument cluster over the SCP network. Once the PCM has detected a loose fuel cap and the indicator is illuminated, the indicator will remain illuminated until the fuel cap is secured and the ignition switch has been cycled one time.