i'm new

Subject: i'm new Mon Oct 20, 2008 11:36 am

Just wanted t introduce myself. Bought a 98 Riv couple month's ago. Want t say THANKS to every one for sharing your knowlege. It is pricless!!!
My Rivs in good shape to have 223k miles on it. Runs strong w no problems. SES light is on but the only code i get is the generic code for the evap/fuelcap.
I haven't had t ask any ?'s. But if i do i know you guys are here!!!
Thanks again. y'all r priceless

Subject: Re: i'm new Mon Oct 20, 2008 11:37 am

oh yeah..... i'll post pics soon as i can

Subject: Re: i'm new Mon Oct 20, 2008 11:43 am

Welcome Aboard! Don't be afraid to ask questions if you need to.

Subject: Re: i'm new Mon Oct 20, 2008 12:50 pm

welcome along, what color is your riv?

also dont forget to put your cars details in your signature

Subject: Re: i'm new Mon Oct 20, 2008 1:10 pm

Welcome!

Subject: Re: i'm new Mon Oct 20, 2008 1:27 pm

It's just a stock buick dk green, i guess. body's in great condition- considering the miles and age. It has been taken care of, will continue to be smile

Subject: Re: i'm new Mon Oct 20, 2008 1:28 pm

still workin on sig... will figure out in a minute

Subject: Re: i'm new Mon Oct 20, 2008 5:09 pm

Welcome And Anything you need dont be afraid to ask

Subject: Re: i'm new Mon Oct 20, 2008 5:19 pm

You might try replacing that fuel cap. Auto parts store will have them but maybe not with the tether. I've replaced mine several times - every so many years, usually for a broken tether.

If fuel cap does not fix the code, look for a busted hose on the EVAP system. Start at the fuel filler pipe and work your way around.

Albertj

Subject: Re: i'm new Tue Oct 21, 2008 10:24 am

Thanks, Albertj...
that was the first thing I did....
i unplugged the batt for a couple minutes and it didn't work.(reset the code)
I've read that a hole .02" in any evap line could throw that code...
But I'm still gunna look like you said.... worse comes to worse- i'll take it to the dealer or just replace the lines(all of 'em) whichever is cheaper...

Subject: Re: i'm new Tue Oct 21, 2008 10:24 am

still can't figure out the sig...
i'm over looking something

Subject: Re: i'm new Tue Oct 21, 2008 10:27 am

Subject: Re: i'm new Tue Oct 21, 2008 3:14 pm

Welcome and good luck with your new riv!

Subject: Re: i'm new Tue Oct 21, 2008 3:41 pm

Welcome to the forum Chris...
My second Riv (96 dark green ) had a leaking evap causing a SES light, and my current 98 pearl white Riv had a recent SES light due to gas cap.These two problems seem to cause that a lot. Pretty easy fix and at least not life threatening.
Post some pics when you can. cheers

Subject: Re: i'm new Tue Oct 21, 2008 4:10 pm

c-taylor-6 wrote:: still can't figure out the sig...
i'm over looking something

go to profile, and go to up at the right top corner there will be avatar, signature, etc.. etc..

Subject: Re: i'm new Tue Oct 21, 2008 4:59 pm

albertj wrote:: I've replaced mine several times - every so many years, usually for a broken tether.

Wow, is it that common? Should I be proud I'm still on my original gas cap? happy

Subject: Re: i'm new Tue Oct 21, 2008 5:53 pm

No, it just 'is' - eventually I quit hangin' it on the cutout in the latch on the gas door. It (the cutout) had a sharp edge, was cutting the tether (slowly).

Duh.

Albertj

Subject: Re: i'm new Tue Oct 21, 2008 5:57 pm

...and by the way, the gas cap eventually wears out - maybe you should just replace yours - again, you can get from dealer or auto parts store, should end up around same price.

Albertj