Getting fuel
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From: Redmond WA
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Thank you for the detailed response. 
Yes, I've seen both, but not all with the "detents" at the back have 3 settings, it's the only reason I mentioned the difference between them.
"Mousetrap" because it sets similar to one, and releases fully when tripped.
Absolutely!
I asked those in response to this post:
From your response, I suspect you may not have seen it. 
Not really. I've had it shut down often at the lowest setting the pump has. I think it's more a function of fumes and perhaps may happen more frequently on hot days.
I've seen generally two types of pump handles here in San Diego. Don't know what you mean by mousetrap style detents. There is one style where the latch is at the back of the pump handle and another where it's at the front. Both fail for me.
3 "detents" in the front or the back style - it doesn't really matter. Using the lowest pump setting still often causes a shut down.
As I said, I've had it kick off probably on all three settings but honestly it's not like I've done scientific tests. I mean once my tank is full I generally leave and don't say "Gee I should empty my tank and see how it performs on the medium setting".
I've seen generally two types of pump handles here in San Diego. Don't know what you mean by mousetrap style detents. There is one style where the latch is at the back of the pump handle and another where it's at the front. Both fail for me.
3 "detents" in the front or the back style - it doesn't really matter. Using the lowest pump setting still often causes a shut down.
As I said, I've had it kick off probably on all three settings but honestly it's not like I've done scientific tests. I mean once my tank is full I generally leave and don't say "Gee I should empty my tank and see how it performs on the medium setting".
"Mousetrap" because it sets similar to one, and releases fully when tripped.
Would you expect it to take longer to fill in medium or slow than turning on the Accessory feature with the start button?
As I understand it, holding the start button engaged for 10-15 seconds, without pressing the brake, activates the "accessory" feature; like a keyed ignition switch would have.
As I understand it, holding the start button engaged for 10-15 seconds, without pressing the brake, activates the "accessory" feature; like a keyed ignition switch would have.
I have no idea what this question is supposed to be addressing. Generally when filling my tank I do something else like wash the windows or perhaps go in the convenience store to buy something. Coming out of the store only to realize that the pump stopped at $4.57 when it's clear to me I need at least 16 gals is a PITA.
I don't understand why accessory mode is needed. I guess I can say that if I need gas then I'm filling the tank. It's not like I'm gonna put in $10 and then never drive the car again! In any event, the pump should shut off when the tank is full and not before that. So what is looking at the gas gauge on the instrument cluster do for you?
I don't understand why accessory mode is needed. I guess I can say that if I need gas then I'm filling the tank. It's not like I'm gonna put in $10 and then never drive the car again! In any event, the pump should shut off when the tank is full and not before that. So what is looking at the gas gauge on the instrument cluster do for you?
Last edited by Nexxussian; Oct 25, 2017 at 09:23 PM. Reason: Left a few extra words.
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LOL I laughing because somehow this thread has turned into why the gas pump shuts off. I should say that I live in NJ, where gas is pumped for us. Thats why I am always in the car, trying to figure out a way to keep the fuel gauge in the cluster visible. I will try a few of the methods and see if they work
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I have found the early kick-off is completely dependent on and consistently related to what stations I stop at. So, I simply guesstimate the number of gallons it should take and go from their. Fortunately the gauge seems quite accurate in this regard, at least mine is.
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When it happens (~20% of the time) I simply turn the nozzle 90 degrees CCW and use full flow. Since I got my September 2013 built C7 and now my Grand Sport it has become second nature. It fills quickly so no big deal holding the handle!
With that approach, I have never had it fail to shut off when full.
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From: Alaska
When it happens (~20% of the time) I simply turn the nozzle 90 degrees CCW and use full flow. Since I got my September 2013 built C7 and now my Grand Sport it has become second nature. It fills quickly so no big deal holding the handle! With that approach, I have never had it fail to shut off when full.
With that approach, I have never had it fail to shut off when full.
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From: Bainbridge Island WA
I can't imagine worrying about what the fuel gauge says. I'm outside the car trying to get the thing to fill up. It can be a bitch, but it happens more often with the "California style" pumps. They have an extra plastic cylinder around the nozzle that must be pushed in to get fuel to flow. The idea is to capture noxious fumes that will kill us all with climate change unless we capture it with this technology. So basically you need to monitor a corvette when filling it because of the tendency for the fuel to cut off. I always "put it on low" which seems to be the best method so I don't have to baby it. I'll worry about the gauge when I get back in the car. It's always registered full for me.
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