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Feb 9, 2010 | 05:17 PM

#21

bluovalguy

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From: Portland, OR

I dont know what happens or why, but if my key is on, I have fewer problems filling it. I had never paid attention to it until I read this thread, but when it kicks the pump off, I turn the key on while the guy fills the car so I can see how full it is, and it doesn't shut off again.

Feb 9, 2010 | 05:24 PM

#22

Art161

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From: California

Quote:

Originally Posted by pascal

And it's persnickety.

Now you're just being fastidious.

Feb 9, 2010 | 06:51 PM

#23

Nuke

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From: PA to KY ('07) to IL ('09) to MS ('10) to FL ('11)

Quote:

Originally Posted by pascal

...And it's persnickety.

More like pascal's being cantankerous...

Feb 9, 2010 | 07:00 PM

#24

hockeyman8282

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From: PA

happened to me the other day. i was pissed. but you have to turn the pump up side down

Feb 9, 2010 | 07:43 PM

#25

pascal

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From: Orlando FL

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nuke

More like pascal's being cantankerous...

I don't cause trouble, I'm just pertinacious.

Feb 16, 2010 | 12:07 PM

#26

bluovalguy

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From: Portland, OR

Quote:

Originally Posted by svfetter

Turn your ignition key to the on position when filling. This will activate the vapor recovery system and vent the tank and should help with filling.

Before O Riley sidetracked us, this caught my attention. Since then I have started paying attention to this everytime I fill the car up and have not had any problems. If I dont have the key on, then my car is a PITA to fill up.

Someone mentioned "fuel recovery mode" for the guage, what is that? I have not noticed anything different at all except my car takes gas easier.

Feb 16, 2010 | 12:26 PM

#27

Cusp

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From: California

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nuke

There's a few TSB's plus a whole lot of threads. But the TSB "fix" doesn't really fix it. It has to do with the saddle type tanks. But don't fret because you're not alone.

There are a few work-arounds that work and in various combinations:

Slow down fuel delivery as slow as possible, then speed up to find where it begins to kick off.
Pull the pump nozzle out of the filler tube about half-way
turn the pump handle 45, 90 sometimes even 180 degrees
different pumps have different sensitivities. Find a pump that isn't so persnickity.
Stand on your head and spit nickles

Next time, try the search feature.

I havn't run into this issue with my 08. But my 97 probe had that issue with about 5% of the gas stations. I blamed it on the dysfuctional nozzle and didn't buy gas at places which gave me trouble.

Feb 16, 2010 | 05:08 PM

#28

157dB

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From: NW Arkansas

Quote:

Originally Posted by bluovalguy

Before O Riley sidetracked us, this caught my attention. Since then I have started paying attention to this everytime I fill the car up and have not had any problems. If I dont have the key on, then my car is a PITA to fill up.

Someone mentioned "fuel recovery mode" for the guage, what is that? I have not noticed anything different at all except my car takes gas easier.

I am not just someone, I am, get ready,
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This will tell you EVERYTHING you EVER wanted to know about the Insturment Cluster and its operation.
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Last edited by 157dB; Feb 16, 2010 at 05:10 PM.