2005 Ford F 150 Change Gas Cap Turn Off Check Engine Light Should That

2005 FORD F-150
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If I change the gas cap do I need to turn off the check engine light or should it go off if that is the problem?
Nov 5, 2012 at 2:44 PM
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a check engine light has to be turned off by a scanner. you need to see the codes and what they mean first before replacing parts, it can be something entirely different
Nov 5, 2012 at 3:20 PM
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