Fuel Cap issue

[Guat]

Hi All,

I'm starting to get quite annoyed at how my Versa has been behaving lately. The 'check engine soon' light came on steady last week. I went straight to the dealer the next morning and was told that it was a faulty fuel cap that was releasing vapors. A few days later the part came in and got installed on my car. Now a few days later, the light is back on. Has anyone had any experience like this? Maybe I need to point the dealer in the right direction, or it just needs to be reset again. I just want to keep the car on the road and out of the dealer's garage. I'm driving an 07 SL hatch. Thanks.

[Ever Victorious]

Some early '07's also had problems with their fuel filler necks that would cause a similar problem. It was usually also accompanied by a smell of fuel when the car is parked in an enclosed garage.

[themadscientist]

Good lord man. Even something as simple as a gas cap is problematic on these things?

[BillyBeaneBall]

Actually, just about every new car's "Service Engine Soon" light will come on if you don't tighten them properly. But I doubt they make thier own caps...they probably purchase them from another source. They screwed up and Nissan is paying the price I bet...

[themadscientist]

One more reason I won't be buying a new car. The only time my check engine light comes on is if I lose a race

[Ever Victorious]

One more reason I won't be buying a new car. The only time my check engine light comes on is if I lose a race

.... so... that's the light that tells you to check to see if you remembered to put it back in before you went out to race?

And I'd much rather have an weird/obnoxious gas cap than some of the problems that happened with QR25's before the revision.

[Demonspawn]

One more reason I won't be buying a new car. The only time my check engine light comes on is if I lose a race

you didnt get hugged much as a child i may guess?

[themadscientist]

that's quite a leap, show me where you connected those dots

[Demonspawn]

sorry man just have been noticing your post's in different topic's here you seem bitter!

we know the versa aint no hot rod!

but we are happy with our choice!

i traded a 97 grand am gt for this car and i can say the top end of the versa would kill the grand am.

also have a stang in the driveway versa cannot beat it no way.

i have had no real issues with my car so far and it is my first japanese car

i have always been a gm guy! the stang was my first ford and it is still kickin.

just saying lighten up a bit.

[themadscientist]

I'm not bitter, well I can't dance but other than that

I know the Versa is not a hot rod but I see some people who haven't figured that out yet. Please don't take my direct approach as a dig against the car I just would hate to see someone with a serious misconception dump a ton of money into it without getting a fair return.My wife drives a Tiida and she likes it. I detest the styling but the car mechanically, ergonomically and mechanically scores high marks, I am not suprized you guys like it.What I am shocked and dissapointed at though is how much trouble the Versas seem to have, unacceptable. The Tiida has no problems at all, what the hell got lost in translation Kim's car doesn't have a lot of these fruity features that the Versa seems to come standard with, the tire pressure monitors etc which seems to be the bane of the stateside models.If I seem short, cynical and pissed off it's because I scroll down the Versa forum and see thread after thread of stupid little problems. I ain't mad at ya, I'm mad for you! I will say you guys are a little wierd in here though. every car attracts a certain type, you see it when you jump around the different chassis-specific forum. It's a fun change from the "JDM zomg, why won't my acne clear up before D1, I think my wheels are flusher than yours" stuff in 240 general. Or the "I took my car apart and reassembled it to get around DOT but it's registered in florida, I am better than everyone else because I have a Skyline" stuff in the Skyline forum.I figure since a Tiida parks next to my 180 and Skyline and the model is less new over here I may be able to help you Versa dudes and dudettes.

[Demonspawn]

i got to say for the car that it is it does have some nice surprises!it is a very comfortable car.

[themadscientist]

It's a great little car. That tiny light in the ceiling behind the mirror continues to puzzle me though. WTF is that for? I mean other than to occupy my limited attention.

[Demonspawn]

i never have the light on loli hated the running lights in my old grand am i loving the choice of not having lights on now

[themadscientist]

You guys get that light stateside? Its a tiny little yellow light in the ceiling trim right behind the rear view mirror. It seriously drives me crazy!

[Demonspawn]

we dont have that here

[themadscientist]

lucky, I lay awake at night thinking about it. Anyway, back on topic. This gas cap business is a bunch of crap. What trips it, pressure or lack thereof in the tank? I would find that sensor and jump it rather than play gas cap roulette.

[Rockhound]

You guys get that light stateside? Its a tiny little yellow light in the ceiling trim right behind the rear view mirror. It seriously drives me crazy!

Our's has a yellow-orange light on the ceiling in front of the sunroof - it's an indication of Bluetooth pairing. I take it this is not what yours is for?

Anyway, back on topic. This gas cap business is a bunch of crap.

Well, this is an 'issue' that's been around quite a while. While I'm not privy to the defect on the Versa specifically, even my '02 G20's owner's manual says that not tightening the cap sufficiently may result in a CEL - heck, even my dad's 98 GMC Sierra had the same warning. Never had it happen. I'm the OCD type who clicks the cap about 20 times before I drive off.

[themadscientist]

sounds like the one. I still labor under the belief it is there to piss me off.

[Demonspawn]

yea my bletooth light comes on for a few seconds then goes away not an issue with me

[Demonspawn]

Our's has a yellow-orange light on the ceiling in front of the sunroof - it's an indication of Bluetooth pairing. I take it this is not what yours is for?

Well, this is an 'issue' that's been around quite a while. While I'm not privy to the defect on the Versa specifically, even my '02 G20's owner's manual says that not tightening the cap sufficiently may result in a CEL - heck, even my dad's 98 GMC Sierra had the same warning. Never had it happen. I'm the OCD type who clicks the cap about 20 times before I drive off.

i am a OCD 3 clicker lol

[themadscientist]

I hate cutesy gadgets. One of the reasons I can't stand the new GT-R.

[Rockhound]

I hate cutesy gadgets. One of the reasons I can't stand the new GT-R.

I take it you're from the 'they don't build 'em like they used to' school of thought. Which is true - but it's not always the detriment people think it is.

As for the GT-R, I'd hesitate to call any part of that machine 'cutesy'. Seems like Nissan has produced a technological marvel - the performance specs are quite amazing.

Also, Bluetooth doesn't seem too 'cutesy' to me either - it would appear to make taking a phone call whilst driving at least somewhat less dangerous.

On the other hand, TPMS that doesn't tell you which wheel's tire is low is probably verging on 'cutesy'.

[KimberKenobi]

sounds like the one. I still labor under the belief it is there to piss me off.

ROFL!!

[Demonspawn]

well hello ms. kimber

[themadscientist]

I take it you're from the 'they don't build 'em like they used to' school of thought. Which is true - but it's not always the detriment people think it is..

Not quite, they didn't build them better back then but they were for the most part user friendly and a lot simpler. I work on my own stuff and every screwy little gadget they introduce is one more thing to break IMO. I enjoy the experience of driving and the more technology between myself and the car the less connection and enjoyment I feel. think wearing six condoms as a metaphor.

As for the GT-R, I'd hesitate to call any part of that machine 'cutesy'. Seems like Nissan has produced a technological marvel - the performance specs are quite amazing.

paddle shifter electronic transmission? Cutesy video game BS, one more thing to break or get glitchy. remember this is Nissan, the same people who can't make a damned gas cap work right!Electric throttle? Cutesy technology for gizmo's sake. There is no need to fly by wire on the throttle, it's just more "hey look what we can do BS. And now I have one more factory electronic POS to try to modify. I am waiting for the Apexi super throttle controller to come out. pay $400.00 to get back the 1:1 ratio you lost when you ditched the cable so the computer could now decide what "hitting the gas" means to it. Screw that.

Also, Bluetooth doesn't seem too 'cutesy' to me either - it would appear to make taking a phone call whilst driving at least somewhat less dangerous.

Don't get me started on that. GTF off the phone you self important asses and drive the car. Call back, I'll understand.

On the other hand, TPMS that doesn't tell you which wheel's tire is low is probably verging on 'cutesy'.

It's called a before operations check and situational awareness. Pay attention to what is going on with your car. It is your responsibility to be aware of you vehicle's condition, TPMS is just one more sign of the increasing laziness of people. Kim's car has none of these things but one day we were driving and I told her to pull over. She didn't feel anything but upon a walkaround I see what I felt, a rapidly deflating tire. I didn't need a gizmo to tell me, heck i wasn't even driving so even without feedback from the wheel I immediately felt and heard what was going on. Do you think the average person can do that? No, they are too busy juggling Burger King, checking their acne in the mirror, futzing with the radio or jaw jacking on thier bluetooth cell phone dohickie.

I hate cutesy little gizmos as I said

[jfanaselle]

I work on my own stuff and every screwy little gadget they introduce is one more thing to break IMO.

I hate cutesy little gizmos as I said

Sounds like a win/win - once they break, you don't have to worry about them anymore.

[KimberKenobi]

well hello ms. kimber

Hello hello! Been awhile since we've conversed on here!

[Ever Victorious]

What I am shocked and dissapointed at though is how much trouble the Versas seem to have, unacceptable. The Tiida has no problems at all, what the hell got lost in translation

Don't be fooled by the "problems" on the car. The vast majority are experienced on cars that were built before 12/06... particulary TPMS and air bag problems, which are almost unheard of after that point. That was when they finally straightened things out at the factory that they're building these things in.

Remember... Tiida = Built in Japan for what, 3 or 4 years now?Versa = Built in Mexico since May 2006.

Rome wasn't built in a day.

The only other truly widespread problem is the fuel door disconnect, which is a simple fix. The rest of the problems are few, far between, scattered, etc.

And as for the gas cap issue: It's not that people aren't clicking them enough, it's that SOME of them have gone defective. Probably failing seals if it throws a CEL.