Lawrenzo
Enthusiast
Someone obviously thought it would be cool to steal a Viper part so I have put on a replacement piece. Does anyone know how many times will I need to cycle the computer to shut off the light?
Stolen gas cap causing check engine light- how long will it last?
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Viper Wizard
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It may take a week of driving. That would be terrible to drive your Viper day in and day out?
The quickest way to get the light off is to disconnect the battery. It should reset itself.
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The quickest way to get the light off is to disconnect the battery. It should reset itself.
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Lawrenzo
Enthusiast
Thanks Chuck- I usually get it out for a run 4-5 days a week so driving it a lot is no problem. And, also a big thanks for getting the cover out to me so quickly- it was a birthday gift I could actually get some use out of
AQX- I really didn't even consider a locking gas cap- the last time those were needed was back in the 70's when gas became "so expensive" that you had to keep it locked up! Maybe I need to reconsider under the circumstances.
AQX- I really didn't even consider a locking gas cap- the last time those were needed was back in the 70's when gas became "so expensive" that you had to keep it locked up! Maybe I need to reconsider under the circumstances.
<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by SSunburn:
....Does anyone know how many times will I need to cycle the computer to shut off the light? <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
Usually on the 4th run cycle it shuts off mid cycle.
ie: on/drive/off = 1 cycle
Dont discon the battery for this one....idle probs are worse !
....Does anyone know how many times will I need to cycle the computer to shut off the light? <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
Usually on the 4th run cycle it shuts off mid cycle.
ie: on/drive/off = 1 cycle
Dont discon the battery for this one....idle probs are worse !
Viper Wizard
Enthusiast
<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by JonB - PartsRack:
Dont discon the battery for this one....idle probs are worse !
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Not on 02's.
Spelling check on aisle two.
Dont discon the battery for this one....idle probs are worse !
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Not on 02's.
Spelling check on aisle two.
Ulysses
Enthusiast
Look for brand "Cooling System Technologies" or "CTS" #5791. It'll probably be only listed for 2000 or 2001, but will fit a 2002. GTS that is. I hear RT/10's need something different.
viperct2001
Viper Owner
<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by JonB:
Usually on the 4th run cycle it shuts off mid cycle.
ie: on/drive/off = 1 cycle
Dont discon the battery for this one....idle probs are worse !
Originally posted by Viper Wizard:
Not on 02's.
Spelling check on aisle two.
<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
I feel like I'm watching Sam Malone and Diane Chambers fight everytime I see you two "one up" or argue the others point.
I always knew you two secretly loved each other. The question is --- which one of you is the studly Sam Malone and which one is the annoying Diane Chambers?
Let's have a vote! I bet all the postings will beat the SRT-10 vote.
Usually on the 4th run cycle it shuts off mid cycle.
ie: on/drive/off = 1 cycle
Dont discon the battery for this one....idle probs are worse !
Originally posted by Viper Wizard:
Not on 02's.
Spelling check on aisle two.
<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
I feel like I'm watching Sam Malone and Diane Chambers fight everytime I see you two "one up" or argue the others point.
I always knew you two secretly loved each other. The question is --- which one of you is the studly Sam Malone and which one is the annoying Diane Chambers?
Let's have a vote! I bet all the postings will beat the SRT-10 vote.
Lee00blacksilverGTS
Enthusiast
I would generally defer to the experts on this one, but the same thing just happened to me and it took a looooong time for it to go away, like 20-30 cycles. Don't even bother with the local replacement market, I wasted two days and $30 on 3 caps that were "supposed to be exact match." Call Nancy at Woodhouse, link on this page, they stock it, she airships it, you got it next day. Come to think of it Jon probably has it as well as Chuck also. Lots of the aftermarket ones don't seal well enough to eliminate the vapor emission problem that generates the code. Trying the local caps may have compounded my problem. I agree with Jon, don't disconnect the battery, this will go away with the right cap. I've had a battery disconnect, due to a dead (bad) battery and you gotta' "train" your motor again after the disconnect.
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