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Old 03-07-2012, 09:17 AM
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Ok, so it seems like every couple times when I go to fill up at different gas stations, the pump keeps stopping like 5 seconds into trying to fill up. It will continue to do that until I move the handle around. It's almost like there's a certain position the nozzle needs to be in to actually get it to fill without stopping every few seconds. Does anyone else have this problem or is it just me?
 
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Old 03-07-2012, 10:19 AM
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Typically this means that the vent in your car is clogged.

That's how cars know they are full. The vent stops working because fuel is there.
 
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Old 03-07-2012, 10:37 AM
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Mine does to to, just never had a chance to check the vent tube, but if u put it in & only go bout half on pulling the handle up itll keep goin
 
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Old 03-07-2012, 11:37 AM
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had the same problem on my 03..never really tried to fix it though just traded it in like that
 
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Old 03-07-2012, 11:42 AM
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I've had that a couple times also. Usually with the same pump. Other pumps didn't do it. I was assuming it was the pump's fault. But I'll have to remember the vent next time.
 
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Old 03-07-2012, 11:50 AM
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I think it is the way different pumps are made. Could be ta car issue to but try other gas stations.
 
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Old 03-07-2012, 12:17 PM
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Mine does the same thing, but only on certain pumps
 
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Old 03-07-2012, 12:56 PM
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When it changes with the pump, I would suspect the pump and not your car.

But if you go to multiple stations and it keeps happening, I would blame your car.
 
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Old 03-07-2012, 01:52 PM
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Mine does it sometimes too. I just put the pump in kinda sideways and it works fine. Where is the vent that could be clogged.
 
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Old 03-07-2012, 02:23 PM
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Yeah I figured it would be something wrong with my car because it's happened at a few different stations. I just wasn't sure if it was a problem with the 7th gen's being real sensitive or something.

If it is a case of a clogged vent, is there a way to get to it?
 

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