Problem trying to fill gas tank HELP !
#13
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With what sounds like a common practice for you, running the car while filling the tank; I would recommend replacing the canister at a minimum. Also, I would pull the evap line from the fill to the canister and check it for a blockage. If there is no blockage and you've replaced the canister, then the purge valve should be okay.
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again, why the problem when its running and not when its not running ??
Can I drill a hole in the canister and drain it then put a screw in the hole ??
It just doesnt make sense that when its not running it fills fine, does it ?
Can I drill a hole in the canister and drain it then put a screw in the hole ??
It just doesnt make sense that when its not running it fills fine, does it ?
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The canister will clear it'* self, but will take time. Because the vent is plugged with raw gas the air that is being displaced by the fuel can not get out, so it'* only way out is threw the fill tube.
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But AGAIN why does it fill fine when not running ???? This is the question I dont understand, if this is the case wouldn't it have a problem running or not ??
Today it wouldnt fill, I shut it off it filled fine, started it back up would fill ???
Today it wouldnt fill, I shut it off it filled fine, started it back up would fill ???
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humm not sure if I grasp that 100% but ok, so... should I just clear the code, run it and keep shutting it off when filling ?
Or should I try to do something else ?
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Or should I try to do something else ?
Thank you
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Do not run the engine when filling, the vacuum will suck up gas, and you risk blowing up.
Reset the code and drive. It may take a while for the system to clear out.
Reset the code and drive. It may take a while for the system to clear out.