I filled up last night and drove around with no issues. This morning I'm driving and I notice the "Fuel Reset" light comes on. I went to press the reset button on the switch but it's already down, so it wasn't activated. I disconnected the harness started the engine, then shut it down, reconnected the harness, and started it up again to no avail with clearing the "Fuel Reset" light.

I checked the gas cap and it wasn't twisted all the way on. That's what full service stations do I guess, don't put your cap back in properly...LOL
So I tightened the cap and restarted the engine.....the light is still on. Engine runs as normal and everything is fine.....I just don't like having warning lights on.

Anyone run into a similar problem or know how to rectify this issue?

Any input is welcome.

 

It may take a few drive cycles for the PCM to do another EVAP system integrity test.

Keep driving it.

 

Fuel reset light??

 

I think this would have to do with the inertia switch. It doesn't make any sense though.

 

Earl's da man.

 

He has probably done a cluster swap with an earlier Ranger or Explorer. They have the Fuel Reset light for the Inertia Switch in the same cluster location where the 2001's have a Check Fuel Cap light.

Now tha the cap is seated properly, the light should self cancel in the next trip or two.

 

Hmm I'll keep this in mind.

 

I've been out of town for the past week, but while driving the truck the next day, the light went out. I forgot that on my original cluster it has a fuel cap light. I'm sure that would have explained things right there...LOL I thought I had a major fuel issue.

Anyway, all is good.

Thanks again to those who posted.

 

I have something that's draining my brand new battery in like 30min. I believe it's the fuel reset light however it only comes on when the car is off or only accessories are on. Fuel pump was done right before I bought it. Haven't messed with the inertia switch. Is that the 1st thing I should try?

'96 Mazda B4000

 

Welcome to the forum

Engine wouldn't run if inertia switch was "tripped", so if engine runs then inertia switch is not the problem, could be wire to inertia switch

Fuel reset bulb is only on when key is on, so couldn't drain the battery, key off

30min is a VERY HIGH AMP DRAIN
Assuming headlights are not on...............have to ask, lol
could be alternator

Unhook either battery cable
Test battery voltage, 12.3 to 12.8volt is expected
Reconnect cable
Retest battery voltage, if its lower you DO have a big drain
Start pulling fuses in engine bay fuse box, one at a time, to see if voltage comes back up

You can get Rangers owners manual here: https://www.ranger-forums.com/genera...1-models-3747/

1996 Ranger should be same fuse as 1996 B-series

 

Thanks for the reply! Haha nope headlights aren't on. The Fuel reset light does stay on even if keys are completely out of the ignition. It's true though I have a hard time believing that light drains my battery so quick, however when AAA came and replaced the battery they also tested the alternator and it was getting power to it 🤷‍♂️

I'll start testing fuses though thanks for that info. I also have a CEL so hopefully my little diagnostic tool can help identify what's going on. I'll update once I figure it out

 

Pull fuse 11 in cab fuse box, 7.5amp, see if light goes off
Fuse 11 is Key On power only, or should be

So could be a problem with your ignition switch, under steering column, not shutting off all the circuits with key off

Does key rotation feel odd?
Loose or tight

The key rotates a gear inside column, that gear slides the Actuator Rod inside the column which slides the Ignition switch into its 4 positions, ACC, OFF, RUN, START