Engine light.. Gas cap no on properly

[Pogster]

my check engine light came on recently on my 07 mazda3. i heard it could be because the gas cap wasn't put on properly and i noticed the last time i filled up the attendent didn;t put it on properly. has anyone else had this before and will the light go off on it's own or do i need to take it in?

 

[NCZ13]

uh. tighten the gas cap.... go for a drive, the car will correct the CEL.

Or just go get it read at autozone.

Live in NJ?

 

[DyerMazda]

Might want to bring it by a mazda dealership even, that will be under warranty as long as you're not branded. mazda3 gas caps are about $50, but if it's throwing a CEL then it will be under warranty.

 

[BlackCherry06]

They replaced mine because they couldn't get a good seal with it. It's warrantied...take advantage and you won't have to worry with it again.

 

[MightyMouse]

The dealer will probably just tighten the cap properly and charge you to reset the light. It was not a fault in any part except the operator the vehicle.

Just put the cap on properly, it may take a couple of drive cycles for it to reset.