1998 Cadillac EL Dorado CK ENG LIGHT

Tiny
DON LAUNIUS
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  • 1998 CADILLAC ELDORADO
  • V8
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 110,000 MILES
THE CODE SAYS THAT THE GAS CAP IS BAD I REPLACED THE CAP WITH 2 DIFFERNT CAPS. AND DISTUINGUISHED THE ENG LITE WITH A HAND HELD DEVISE THE CK ENG LITE WILL STAY OUT FOR A FEW HUNDRED MILES THEN COME BACK ON
Monday, November 17th, 2008 AT 10:48 AM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
  • MECHANIC
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Hi:
The code is most likely identifying an evap code. Yes the cap could be bad, but other thing will cause the same code. Anything that is part of the fuel system that could allow gas fumes to enter the atmosphere will set the code. Check the fuell filler tube or leaks or fumes, all hoses near tank or charcoal canister. Some mechanics will actually place smoke in the system so they can see where the leak is.

Let me know if you have any other questions, let me know.

Joe
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Tuesday, November 18th, 2008 AT 10:21 AM

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