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Check Engine Light Won't Turn Off

Discussion in '2nd Gen Tundras (2007-2013)' started by myt1, Jan 3, 2022.

  1. Jan 3, 2022 at 6:16 PM
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    myt1

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    I don't remember which code number it was, but it was the one that comes on when you don't turn the gas cap until it clicks after filling with gas. I must've gotten distracted.

    The person at O'Reilly's that helped me said that the light would go off after a day or so.

    It has been 3 days and I'm wondering if I need to have the code cleared.

    I'm guessing they aren't allowed to clear codes at O'Reilly's.

    Thanks.
     
  2. Jan 3, 2022 at 6:27 PM
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    Shanet421

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  3. Jan 3, 2022 at 6:30 PM
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    Dalandshark

    Dalandshark Infected with 5G

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    I once bought a defective new “oem” cap from eBay and it didn’t work. I then bought aftermarket from Orielly’s. Light turned off on its own. When you correct the condition the light should go off - depending on the condition. Easy to clear with a cheap $20 reader from the inter webs.
     
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  4. Jan 3, 2022 at 6:34 PM
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    shawn474

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    You can also try disconnecting negative battery terminal for an hour or so
     
  5. Jan 3, 2022 at 6:38 PM
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    Tundra234

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    Alot of them
    Depends on if it's a pending or history code.
     
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  6. Jan 3, 2022 at 6:43 PM
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    Dalandshark

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    I don’t believe the light will come on if it’s pending. But maybe it does. I think it could take a few cycles to clear for the more in depth issues that require several cycles. But I usually clear them with scanner.
     
  7. Jan 3, 2022 at 10:08 PM
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    Spend $35 and get a code reader to read the code, then post it here. The $35 code reader should also be able to clear codes.
     
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  8. Jan 8, 2022 at 10:40 AM
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    If its not turning off and its the "Gas cap" one make sure its clean, if that doesn't work go ahead replace cap. If it still doesn't work then you have a small evap leak somewhere in your system.
     
  9. Jan 8, 2022 at 11:23 AM
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    I had to clear the code the one time it happened to me.
     
  10. Jan 8, 2022 at 11:55 AM
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    You tube has instructions on how to turn off, Easy.
     
  11. Jan 8, 2022 at 12:18 PM
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    This. You can buy them at walmart and Amazon. No excuse really 25 years after OBD2 became standard to not have a $35 code reader and still be posting threads asking other people what your check engine light is for. We cant really help you with the information provided.

    Depending on your driving it can take longer than 3 days to clear a fault code assuming you have repaired the fault condition. As others have said you can disconnect the battery to clear it.
     
  12. Jan 8, 2022 at 1:14 PM
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    When it happened to me, the gas station was so noisy combined with my trashed hearing, I couldn't hear the click. Third day, it was gone. Still seeing "drivers" filling up with engine running too.o_O
     
  13. Jan 8, 2022 at 1:41 PM
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    When my wife is on board I have to keep the engine running occasionally as she is on her air machine and it's charging. Easier to fill with it running than hear some gawd awful noise from the passenger seat. :argue:
     
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  14. Jan 8, 2022 at 1:45 PM
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    timsp8

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    This’ll fix it.

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  15. Jan 8, 2022 at 2:50 PM
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    Just sent for a new gas cap since it's so cheap. Thanks everyone for all of your input.
     
  16. Jan 8, 2022 at 3:16 PM
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    I ordered a scanner, but before it arrived the light went out on its own...of course it did.
    It took about 4-5 days of intermittent short trip driving and it finally went out.
     

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