2000 Honda Civic

2000 HONDA CIVIC
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BURROWOMAN
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Engine Mechanical problem
2000 Honda Civic 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive Manual
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My check engine light came on this morning. My mechanic thinks that I didn't put the gas cap on tight enough when I bought gas yesterday. Could it really be this simple and will the light go out on its own? The car is running fine.
Jun 24, 2008 at 3:02 PM
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KHLOW2008
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Hi burrowoman,

Yes, it is possible but if the light comes back on, then you need to get a scan to find out the cause.
Jun 25, 2008 at 9:09 AM
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WENDYZ_CIVIC
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Yes it is that simple. I did the same thing to my civic once. Open the gas cap up let it sit for a second and then put it back on until it clicks a couple of times. If the light is still coming on afterwards it usually means something to do with emissions.
Jun 26, 2008 at 8:27 AM
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