Loose Gas Cap does the MIL reset itself?

Aug 30, 2004 4 Replies
2000 Dodge Caravan 3.3l had a loose gas cap and set the MIL light. At least I *think* that's what it was since the cap was loose and the engine seems to be running fine.

Anyone know for certain if the MIL goes out after a certain number of engine on's ?



The FSM is not clear as it lumps them (various failures) all together and says some go off after 40 cycles, others after the same failure conditions are met (temp/speed etc) and the bad signal is no longer present.



Anyone know for sure?



TIA Lindy


My 2002 Dodge Intrepid "reset" itself after I noticed the gas cap was barely on.

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How long did it take? Looks like it might take 40 warm up cycles from what I can gather reading the FSM. Lindy

Didn't take mine near that long. Maybe a couple of days and I certainly don't start the car that often in a couple days.

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No, just takes 3 good tests and then the MIL is turned off. The DTC is erased after 40 warm up cycles.

Bill

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