Problem with gas filler, nozzel, tank, etc..

[whodkne]

Not sure what exactly to call the problem. Basically in California (and some other states I'm sure) they have a rubber gasket around the normal gas pump nozzle. I think it sucks in the fumes, not positive.

Anyhow, apparently if this isn't properly seated or pressurized or something, the gas filler senses it and clicks off. Not sure about other 100 series, but when I insert the gas nozzle it only goes in about 3-4 inches. Something is either wrong with my gas filler hole or everyone in CA and other states is having this problem as well.

If I HOLD the rubber hose cover back on the filler nozzel, it works fine. The tension on this cover is a LOT so it's hard to do and not sure if it is because the filler nozel isn't making it far enough into the filler tube to casuse the rubber cover to be pushed back enough and allow gas to be pumped.

Any ideas, thoughts? Seems like nothing could be "wrong" with the filler tube, but then again who knows. Nothing looks wrong visually, just can't get the filler nozel in all the way. And yes, I've tried at SEVERAL gas stations.

 

[bwbski26]

just push it in there harder

 

[bwbski26]

from a steeper angle

 

[whodkne]

I've tried both for several minutes moving the nozzle all around and nothing.

 

[bwbski26]

not sure then, i have no problems with mine and we have those same fillers here in ny

 

[macneill]

The filler is not supposed to go in that far.

 

[whodkne]

But it seems like it isn't going in far enough to engage the "recovery" device on the gas pump and as such it won't let me dispense gas.

 

[whodkne]

No comments on this? Even if you never had the problem, what could possibly be wrong?

 

[macneill]

Maybe ya gotta start hitting the gym.

 

[whodkne]

HAHA.. I'm gonna try a few more stations and see what happens. I've NEVER seen this problem before.

 

[macneill]

I've always felt the resistance from the filler boot has been high, but never enough to deter the actually fill up.

Good luck with it!

 

[hoser]

Try using one of the GREEN pumps. They don't have a filler boot/gasket thingy.

 

[DMX84]

LOL! But seriously, some would prefer to be using the green nozzle!
Whodkne Do you think it’s just your vehicle? I suspect it may be your smaller hose is clogged and not allowing it to vent properly. You should try to find out if it is clogged somehow. Perhaps using some compressed air and gently push some air through. But trace the line to make sure it’s going to the tank and not to the evap system. If it does then perhaps you have issues there.
DMX

 

[crackabox]

I just picked up a 00 a month ago and it has the same issue...
I didn't really pay too much attention to it since the pumps still worked.
But ya the rubber boot is about an inch away from the inlet flange.