Q: I have a 2012 Nissian Quest and the MIL light is on. I have checked the gas cap and it is not loose. What else could this be?

asked by on September 01, 2017

The MIL light is on, not blinking but on. I have checked the gas cap and it is not loose. What else could this be?

My car has 102000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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