Poor Fuel Fill Quality
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Poor Fuel Fill Quality
| Problem |
Causes |
| DEFINITION: During the fueling process a continual, occasional or no fuel nozzle shut-off condition has occurred. |
| Difficult to fill |
- Fill limiter vent valve stuck closed
- Evaporative emission (EVAP) canister restricted
- EVAP vent valve stuck closed
- Restricted vapor lines
- High reid vapor pressure or high fuel temperature
- Fuel filler hose is pinched or kinked
- Ignition switch ON.
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| Pre-mature shut-off of the fuel dispensing nozzle |
- Fill limiter vent valve stuck closed
- EVAP canister restricted
- EVAP vent valve stuck closed
- Restricted vapor lines
- High reid vapor pressure or high fuel temperature
- Ignition switch ON
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| Fuel Spitback |
- Restricted EVAP canister
- High reid vapor pressure or high fuel temperature
- Ignition switch ON (EVAP vent valve closed)
- Fuel filler hose is pinched or kinked
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