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  1. 06-28-2013, 08:17 PM #1
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    Default P0445 (Gas Cap leaks) took to dealer

    After getting the dreaded CHL code P0445, I decided to take the car to the dealer for a new cap. After explaining the situation with the gas caps, the SM dug through the vehicle history and found the Gas Cap problem. He explained to get the work done,, the 'tech' would have to troubleshoot the system, and if they found nothing wrong, I would have to pay the troubleshooting fee ($150ish) What the hell, I had them do the trpubleshooting. About 30 minutes later, the SM said the cap was good to go, and they could reset code, or dig deeper into the Evap system. I chose the reset and was on my way. When I get home I started looking into the paperwork they gave me and noticed something odd.Scan0001.pdf Scan0002.pdf

    Unless I am reading it wrong, the new cap doesn't have the symbols, just the writing in blue. My current cap has the symbols as seen on the left of att.2. Should I go back to the dealership tomorrow and have them order, or see if they'll order the new design cap, or just buy my own on the web? It is embarassing to have a new car and spin the cap 5 times to keep the cap tight. (damn gravitational pull)

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    I know they did change the color of the print on the caps when they updated them, way back when...

    But I thought 449 pertained to a evap leak and 445 was more evap canister related?

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    Just buy it online and be done.... I got the same line of bs and just bought it from Greg at Pace... Problem solved!!
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    Wicked, per the paperwork, P0455 Evap Emission Large leak detected, while a p0442 is a small leak detected. Does the Southern Hemisphere cars have the gas cap problems? I'll probably call Greg and order new cap and be done with it.
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    There is a special policy warranty on the gas caps.

    That's a step away from a recall. Someone with access to the gm stuff should be able to provide the numbers. I don't think I posted it back when.

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    Wouldn't this be an opportunity for our GM representative to step in here and see if they can help?
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    HVYCHVY,

    Truly sorry to hear of your concerns. Please let me know if you'd need to make a dealership appointment. I'd be more than happy to do that for you. Feel free to message me anytime and reference your concerns if you choose to do so.

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    Quote Originally Posted by WickedMom View Post
    There is a special policy warranty on the gas caps.

    That's a step away from a recall. Someone with access to the gm stuff should be able to provide the numbers. I don't think I posted it back when.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Zodiac View Post
    HVYCHVY,

    Truly sorry to hear of your concerns. Please let me know if you'd need to make a dealership appointment. I'd be more than happy to do that for you. Feel free to message me anytime and reference your concerns if you choose to do so.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Zodiac View Post
    HVYCHVY,

    Truly sorry to hear of your concerns. Please let me know if you'd need to make a dealership appointment. I'd be more than happy to do that for you. Feel free to message me anytime and reference your concerns if you choose to do so.

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    Originally Posted by TonyKarter
    Anyone who has ever worked on a car has been in your position, and sitting cross-legged on a concrete floor with a dim shop light is its own kind of hell... Chalk it up as one of the rites of passage.
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