"Check Gas Cap" Message for 2001 Cadillac DeVille

I have replaced the cap with a new one and the message still persists. Any ideas? Many thanks! Frank

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frank1492
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Take it to a shop and have them scan it for the trouble code. They will probably test the vapor recovery system for leaks and find that one of the solenoid valves in the system is stuck open.

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Steve W.

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Shep

Chances are, it did not have to be replaced anyway. If the cap is loose, you will get the code. Once you re-tighten the cap it takes something like

15 - 20 cycles for it to go off. It is a real annoyance, but nothing serious happens.
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Edwin Pawlowski

Thanks to you both. The new cap only cost $10 so I have no great loss. The dealer had previously told me it would need a new cap plus some other work- total about $80, but I didn't have them do anything. Glad now that I didn't! I'll be patient and see what happens. Thanks again. Frank P.S. I am posting another message relating to another problem with this vehicle.

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frank1492

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