Hi all! I'm new to the forum! I have a 98 4-Runner and the check engine light came on the other day. I called my Toyota service rep who advised me to bring it in for a $75 testing/inspection. Turns out the gas cap was a little too loose and the fumes were being picked up by the sensors. </P>


I've asked around and some folks told me that happened with their Toyota trucks. Have any of you noticed this? Is thislike Toyota folklore? </P>


The reason I ask is because I'm feeling a little disappointed that my professional Toyota Service rep didn't give me the heads up on this when the college intern a cubical over seems to think this is common knowledge. Not only did I pay for a diagnostic test, I alsorented a car while mine was at the shop.It's turned into the most expensive (and lengthy) oil change I've ever had! </P>

<FONT face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Hey! I just bought a 98 4runner today for my 15 year old daughter. I stopped to get gas, and then the check engine light came on. I have tried and tried to tighten the cap, but light is still on. Guess I will take it back to dealer Monday or to a mechanic. HELP!</FONT>

3 or more gas capclicks makes the engine light history... for me anyways.</P>

After gasing up my 91-4runner the other day,my check engine light came on. I pulled over, opened the manual and went into shock. It read....The engine has electrical problems...Immediatly bring it to a certified toyoya tech......The light finally went out when my friend told me to tighten the gas cap.....WOOOOOOOOh....</P>

Think of the positive in this...the sensors in question are so effective, so sensitive, that they catch the slightest 'abnormality' to what they perceive should be going on.</P>


Sometimes ya gotta walk on the sunny side of the street...</P>


It's not just Toyotas...I had a Subaru that had the same issue...</P>

This isn't just a Toyota thing, this is an OBD II thing. It is a common problem. Just gotta remember to turn the cap until it clicks. <IMG src=smileys/smiley1.gif border="0">