Originally Posted by
hotwheels
I know- and you guys are the BEST!! I have learned enough now to do it myself next time.
If there is a next time. Mechanic said these cars do this frequently.
After the guy fixed the CS he said the computer was indicating 'evap system large leak', he asked me if I had not maybe put the gas cap on tight enough (duh) or I could have a fuel leak. Which I don't. Or I would smell it...anyway the car is running fine now. Unless it blows up from this large leak, that is.
Pretty hefty what some German repair shops charge to replace a piece that is easily accessible and only held in by one bolt!! That is a less than 5 minute job for a skilled mechanic and the part itself is not expensive either!
The 'evap system large leak' is the gas cap in most cases. I had the same issue. If you just want to buy a new one you would be all set. So far I have reinforced the rubber lining that seals the gas cap with some cheap material from Home Depot and the problem hasn't come back. If you use the search function there are several DIY fixes for this problem but if you don't feel like messing with it I'd just buy a new cap they aren't that expensive either! Good luck!
I want to say you are good to go now. Only issues I ever had on mine was CPS, broken solder joints on the CRM and the gas cap problem. Aside from that it's no expenses except for regular maintenance and tires/brakes! Our engines are pretty durable and not very sensitive to destruction!
