No.28 Fuel Filling Shut Off Issues: Notes

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NO.28 DESCRIPTION AND POSSIBLE CAUSE

28	Fuel filling shut off issues
DESCRIPTION	The fuel does not shut off properly.
POSSIBLE CAUSE	Clogged EVAP pipes Nonreturn valve malfunction Fuel shut-off valve malfunction Fuel nozzle malfunction Fuel nozzle is not inserted correctly. WARNING: The following troubleshooting flow chart contains fuel system diagnosis and repair procedures. Read the following warnings before servicing the fuel system: Fuel vapor is hazardous. It can easily ignite, causing serious injury and damage. Always keep sparks and flames away from fuel. Fuel line spills and leakage are dangerous. Fuel can ignite and cause serious injuries or death and damage. Fuel can also irritate skin and eyes. To prevent this, always complete "BEFORE REPAIR PROCEDURE" and "AFTER REPAIR PROCEDURE" described in this article. (See BEFORE REPAIR PROCEDURE .) (See AFTER REPAIR PROCEDURE .) CAUTION: Disconnecting/connecting quick release connector without cleaning it may possibly cause damage to fuel pipe and quick release connector. Always clean quick release connector joint area before disconnecting/connecting, and make sure that it is free of foreign material.

Fuel filling shut off issues

DESCRIPTION

The fuel does not shut off properly.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

Clogged EVAP pipes
Nonreturn valve malfunction
Fuel shut-off valve malfunction
Fuel nozzle malfunction
Fuel nozzle is not inserted correctly.
WARNING:
The following troubleshooting flow chart contains fuel system diagnosis and repair procedures. Read the following warnings before servicing the fuel system:
- Fuel vapor is hazardous. It can easily ignite, causing serious injury and damage. Always keep sparks and flames away from fuel.
- Fuel line spills and leakage are dangerous. Fuel can ignite and cause serious injuries or death and damage. Fuel can also irritate skin and eyes. To prevent this, always complete "BEFORE REPAIR PROCEDURE" and "AFTER REPAIR PROCEDURE" described in this article.
  (See BEFORE REPAIR PROCEDURE .)
  
  (See AFTER REPAIR PROCEDURE .)
CAUTION:
- Disconnecting/connecting quick release connector without cleaning it may possibly cause damage to fuel pipe and quick release connector. Always clean quick release connector joint area before disconnecting/connecting, and make sure that it is free of foreign material.