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Grace53
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Jan 7, 2009, 3:52 AM
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Need some advice,
I have a 1999 Acura TL and the check engine light came on last week. I had it checked and the code 1457 came up. My gas cap could be loose or the vapor canister has a leak. I checked the gas cap and it was screwed in tightly....so I'm thinking the problem is the vapor canister.
I've looked into what a vapor canister is and what it does with emissions and have a couple questions that Im hoping I can get some advice from people who know car repair much better that myself.
Can I drive my car and not be worried about damaging it in any way until I decide what to do and question #2 is it okay to take this to the local reputable shop for work as opposed to the Acura dealer which I'm sure will cost alot more.
Thanks alot,
Grace 53
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Tom Greenleaf
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Jan 7, 2009, 5:16 AM
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Just for starters I'd remove and replace the gas cap. Make sure it's yours and if any possible mix up get a proper one for the car.
If not luck with that, it will need a careful inspection of all the items the keep fuel vapors in check from the tank to and from canister which is usually underhood.
It should be ok to drive for a while if running properly, no fuel odors noticed till you can locate the issue,
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Grace53
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Jan 7, 2009, 3:47 PM
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dmac0923
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Jan 7, 2009, 3:51 PM
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ya left grace speechless Tom!!!
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Grace53
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Jan 8, 2009, 4:28 AM
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Tom,
Thanks for the advice and I will pick up a new gas cap this weekend. I've talked to a couple of repair men about this and they both suggested replacement of the gas cap. So I'll start there.
Thanks again,
Grace 53
ps I guess I should of typed something in my 1st reply before I sent it. Live and learn
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dmac0923
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Jan 8, 2009, 1:40 PM
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once you replace the gas cap, goto your local autozone and have the codes reset. if the light comes back on then you know its your vapor canister.
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Grace53
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Jan 9, 2009, 3:37 AM
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I was wondering if the check engine light would go off by itself or if I would have to take it to the dealership. Actually, autozone is where I originally found out about the code.
Thanks for this info. I'm hoping the gas cap will do the trick. You and Tom G have been very helpful.
Grace 53
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Tom Greenleaf
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Jan 9, 2009, 5:12 AM
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Pretty sure light will go out on its own after a few cycles WHEN the problem is no longer present. If not a reset would speed up the process by the scanner or many will reset with battery disconnected for a time but that may cause issues with other items that you want it to remember (remotes, presets, clock, anti-theft items etc.,) so AYOR if you try that way,
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