Trouble filling gas tank?
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This happened to me once. I just sort of shoved it (the nozzle) in and out and in and out and that was that. No problems since.
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This is still happening to me, definitely a venting issue. I’ve found it a bit easier to fill the tank when it’s cooler weather or at night (I’m in Florida), I have to hold the nozzle as far out of the filler neck as possible or it constantly clicks off. Has anyone replaced the charcoal canister? Thanks!?!?
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On another forum this solution worked for several people - I have not tried it yet as I just read it this morning - my car has the same problem filling with gas - try this :
Remove the two 16mm bolts on front of the rear seat and lift it. I did not remove it, just pushed it up. Take out the four screws holding the tank cover off, and pull it up. You will see the top of the gas tank valve assy. The big hose is the vent. Give the top a whack and see if it fixes it. Mine worked like a champ.
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Roll over valve is stuck in the sealed position trapping air pressure in the tank. Rap on it as suggested. If this happens repeatedly due to being gummed up, keeping a full tank for a while might help cleanse it of what residue might be causing it to stick.
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My 2012 had the same problem. Your fix worked. I used a small rubber mallet all around te base a
nd a couple of taps on the tube assembly. Thank you!
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Hi, I have a 2012 500 S and I have had the same problem. I had one mechanic look at it once, he said he just took a hose brush too it to see if there was any gunk or anything blocking the passage. Said his brush came out clean, so he didn't charge me anything because he didn't think he did anything. But for about 7 months the problem went away. Now its back again. I have tried pulling back the ring from the nozzle, and going to different gas stations. Still the problem persists. Which the gas station thing doesn't make sense anyway because I usually go to the same station by my house which works when the tank isn't giving me problems, and it doesn't work when it is.
I am going to try and see if I can get someone to just take a brush to it again, because that worked for a bit. but if it doesn't think time I might try some of the other suggestions.
I am going to try and see if I can get someone to just take a brush to it again, because that worked for a bit. but if it doesn't think time I might try some of the other suggestions.
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I bought a new car and gave my 2012 Fiat Abarth to my Fiance. She told me it was taking forever to fill the tank, must say I thought she was doing something wrong, until I tried it myself...took ~15 minutes to fill the tank, had to dribble it in. Took it to a mechanic, he said the tank would have to be replaced, that it's a known problem with the rollover valve in Chrysler autos.(of course Fiat is Mopar/Chrysler)
Thinking there must be some way to resolve this w/out spending $2K and why would they put a valve inside the tank, that can't be replaced, GRRRR!
Saw another thread where a guy tapped the top of the tank with a rubber mallet, going to give that a try, before doling out $2K for a new tank.
Thinking there must be some way to resolve this w/out spending $2K and why would they put a valve inside the tank, that can't be replaced, GRRRR!
Saw another thread where a guy tapped the top of the tank with a rubber mallet, going to give that a try, before doling out $2K for a new tank.
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I have never faced such problem
Had the same problem with my wife's 2012. It is a stuck rollover valve to prevent gas from escaping should the vehicle turn upside down in an accident. Finally fixed it but have not yet gone through a full tank. I did fill it with ease after the fix. Steps I used: 1. Removed 2 16mm bolts and lifted back seat bottom. and tied it up against rear headrest. 2. Removed 4 Philips head screws and cover plate from location above gas tank. This will expose the hoses attached to the top of the tank. 3. Vacuum all dust and debris from the canister. You will see 3 hoses. A large and small one on the left and a small one on the right. There is also a 12V electrical connector coming off the rear. The top of the canister is semi transparent. I then carefully depressed the retention pins on the Small Left Side hose and removed the hose. 4. Open the gas filler cap. (You now need an air compressor and about 12 inches of .25 inch inside diameter gasoline or similar hose.) 6. Set the air compressor to 90 psi and attach a trigger activated tapered nozzle to it. 7. Gently attach one end of the hose to the fitting for the removed Small Left Side hose. 8. Depress the trigger in a series of short bursts. You should hear the stuck rollover ball pop free as you stop each burst. I continued with the air bursts about 50 or 60 times and you can see the either a flap or the ball move inside the translucent top of the canister. 9. Reattach hose and reassemble all items. This should solve the problem. It did for me.
Good luck and follow up. Hopefully my wife's will not stick again. She is at 70,000 miles and this little car has been flawless.
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I'm having the same issue with my care & I've had it for 5 years now & this just started! Several different gas stations & pumps. Not sure what's wrong with it! I've tried pulling it out, pumping slower etc... & still same issue!Thanks all, for the quick feedback. Looks like maybe this is just a sensitive filler neck and maybe more prone to being triggered by more aggressive/higher pressure pumps? I'll keep trying to find the sweet spot, then, for the pump nozzle and see if I can get it to stop clicking off constantly.
The good news is that my mileage so far has been so good that I don't get many opportunities to keep testing this process.
- Kevin
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Common problem i had done everything including replace fuel filter. here's the resolution.
FIXED IT! Short version: I whacked the top of the rollover valve with a screwdriver handle! It is accessed under the rear seat, and had somehow tripped to block any escaping gas or liquid.
Longer version: I removed the carbon canister and began troubleshooting. The canister was flowing well, so I eliminated that variable. Attached a Mityvac to the outlet hoses and applied vacuum. The main larger hose was blocked and would not flow air. I removed the hose from the rollover valve, accessed under the seat, and applied vacuum. Whacked the valve and heard it pop open! Buttoned everything up and went to the station and filled up without the pump clicking off! Victory! If it happens again, at least I know where the problem is...
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Nope..here's how to fix it 5 in 10 owners have this problem
FIXED IT! Short version: I whacked the top of the rollover valve with a screwdriver handle! It is accessed under the rear seat, and had somehow tripped to block any escaping gas or liquid.
Longer version: I removed the carbon canister and began troubleshooting. The canister was flowing well, so I eliminated that variable. Attached a Mityvac to the outlet hoses and applied vacuum. The main larger hose was blocked and would not flow air. I removed the hose from the rollover valve, accessed under the seat, and applied vacuum. Whacked the valve and heard it pop open! Buttoned everything up and went to the station and filled up without the pump clicking off! Victory! If it happens again, at least I know where the problem is...
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Common problem here's a fix works for many.
FIXED IT! Short version: I whacked the top of the rollover valve with a screwdriver handle! It is accessed under the rear seat, and had somehow tripped to block any escaping gas or liquid.
Longer version: I removed the carbon canister and began troubleshooting. The canister was flowing well, so I eliminated that variable. Attached a Mityvac to the outlet hoses and applied vacuum. The main larger hose was blocked and would not flow air. I removed the hose from the rollover valve, accessed under the seat, and applied vacuum. Whacked the valve and heard it pop open! Buttoned everything up and went to the station and filled up without the pump clicking off! Victory! If it happens again, at least I know where the problem is...
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I gave this solution a try and it worked!
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