Forgot to close the fuel filler cap
10-26-2009, 01:39 AM
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Today after filling diesel I forgot to close the filler cap. I thought I should receive a warning message in Idrive for this, but I didn't. After searching the forum I found some treads about this message (another problem though) Warning Message Fuel Cap
Maybe this is implemented in US models only. Do you get such a message in your European Car? I have a 2009 525xdat.
Maybe this is implemented in US models only. Do you get such a message in your European Car? I have a 2009 525xdat.
But then again, I don't know if I've ever driven with the fuel cap open... 
10-26-2009, 10:23 PM
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Originally Posted by phelix' post='1040862' date='Oct 26 2009, 10:59 PM
Diesels don't care so much about open filler caps as the fuel isn't anywhere near as volatile.
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Originally Posted by gjohn' post='1040517' date='Oct 26 2009, 04:39 AM
Maybe this is implemented in US models only.
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It seems like check control should give a message for both diesels and gasoline cars according to this site:
WDS BMW
Id: Control unit
32: Digital engine electronics (DME), digital diesel electronics (DDE): Please close filler cap!
Fuel tank cap open
It is possible that fuel or fuel vapour could leak.
Check whether the fuel tank cap has been twisted shut and has snapped into place.
WDS BMW
Id: Control unit
32: Digital engine electronics (DME), digital diesel electronics (DDE): Please close filler cap!
Fuel tank cap open
It is possible that fuel or fuel vapour could leak.
Check whether the fuel tank cap has been twisted shut and has snapped into place.
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