Problems filling up?
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Racer
Joined: Oct 2008
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From: SoCal
Problems filling up?
So when I have the Z at the gas station it turns off the pump every few gallons unless I have the key in the on position.
Is this normal or does my car just like to **** me off??
Is this normal or does my car just like to **** me off??
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Joined: Jun 2015
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From: Schaumburg IL
It might be a clogged fuel vent that makes it kick out early. I had this happen with some of my other cars. I do have the same problem on my 04 vette. However, It is only at certain gas stations that it will do it. I can go to one gas station and it will kick out right away. I can go to another and it will work just fine. Check the fuel vent and if that is fine then all you can do is fuel it slow.
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Had a problem similar to this but with another car. When the local Valero opened, it did it pretty much with every car. Turns out it was a problem with thier pump handle or something. Been working great since they fixed it. Maybe try a different station.
Pro
Joined: Jan 2016
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From: Sandown NH
It might be a clogged fuel vent that makes it kick out early. I had this happen with some of my other cars. I do have the same problem on my 04 vette. However, It is only at certain gas stations that it will do it. I can go to one gas station and it will kick out right away. I can go to another and it will work just fine. Check the fuel vent and if that is fine then all you can do is fuel it slow.
Where would the fuel vent be located? To my knowledge all late model fuel systems are closed with no vent to atmosphere unless there is a leak.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Sep 2011
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From: Appleton WI
This is not unusual for a C5. I've heard plenty of people mention the filling issue. Never heard of turning the key to on though.
Some just use a slower fill rate or back the nozzle out about 1". Another method is to turn the nozzle 180 degrees so the nozzle is up-side-down. (I haven't tried this).
Some just use a slower fill rate or back the nozzle out about 1". Another method is to turn the nozzle 180 degrees so the nozzle is up-side-down. (I haven't tried this).
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Here is a bulletin that was issues quite a while ago about problems filling the C5s:
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