malfunction light

2003 ACURA TL
124,548 MILES • V6 • AUTOMATIC
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DJMARIE
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Hi,
My malfunction light has come on and i checked to see if my gas cap was loose since recently fueling.
And last three trips light remains on.
Any ideas? Things seem to running okay, except for this light coming on.
Thank you
Djmarie
May 6, 2017 at 9:38 AM
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CARADIODOC
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If that is the check engine light, there is well over 2,000 potential defects the engine computer can detect. Only a few of them refer to "small leaks" or "gross leaks", in the fuel vapor recovery system, and the gas cap is just one of many potential causes for setting those codes. The place to start is by having the diagnostic fault codes read and recorded. Those will indicate the circuit or system that needs further diagnosis, or the unacceptable operating condition. The people at many auto parts stores will read engine codes for you for free.
May 7, 2017 at 12:55 AM