Problem at the Gas pump
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Originally Posted by CBSIMONSEZ
This is what we have to look forward to here in the east? As for filling it, ill let the gas station attendant do it, they pump fuel here in NJ. And, regular is going for about $1.29 here too ..... LOL .... alot more then you guys are paying to pump YOUR OWN fuel there in sunny Cali. 
High temperature today at my house: 75F
High temperature today at Trenton, NJ: 34F
'nuff said!
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Originally Posted by lucky
Anyone having this problem with their tC? It's driving me nuts!
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**** Keep the nozzle out by half *******
It happens when you stick the nozzle in too far and there is air in the gas line coming from the pump. Some how leaving the nozzled half way out cures the problem.
It happens when you stick the nozzle in too far and there is air in the gas line coming from the pump. Some how leaving the nozzled half way out cures the problem.
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Originally Posted by neckbonenick
**** Keep the nozzle out by half *******
It happens when you stick the nozzle in too far and there is air in the gas line coming from the pump. Some how leaving the nozzled half way out cures the problem.
It happens when you stick the nozzle in too far and there is air in the gas line coming from the pump. Some how leaving the nozzled half way out cures the problem.
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filled up for the 2nd time today.. didn't shove the nozzle all the way down, left room to "breathe".. clicked on the latch for hands free filling up.. and nothing wrong at all..
might try that, leave some room for it to breathe..
might try that, leave some room for it to breathe..
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I get sooooo ____ed with this problem at times. I can NEVER hold the damn trigger at 100%. I've even had it a couple times where the gas come out sooooo damn slow. I figured it was the pipings shape that causes this ----> the gas flows to fast and if the gas is not moving down fast enough the pump thinks the tank is full causing that annoying cut-off / bang 
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I've noticed this problem with my xA and it was frustrating me for awhile. I think I found somewhat of a solution, at least for me. I lift the pump upwards, while the nozzle is in the tank, and begin pumping and lock it. Then I just set the pump down slowly, and it keeps going with the lock on. I don't know why it does this, but it works for me. Anyone else try this?
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It always bugs me when this happens.
But keep in mind that it's not just Scion, and it's not just Toyota. Happens across the board. Had it personally happen to me on GM, Ford and Volkswagen cars.
There might be something (charcoal canister? I doubt it) that will make it happen less, but probably nothing that would completely "fix" it.
But keep in mind that it's not just Scion, and it's not just Toyota. Happens across the board. Had it personally happen to me on GM, Ford and Volkswagen cars.
There might be something (charcoal canister? I doubt it) that will make it happen less, but probably nothing that would completely "fix" it.
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I've filled up the tank on my tC 8+ times in the two months I have had the car. I go to the same station and have only had that problem occur once. It was very annoying but hopefully, it won't happen again. -Jayme
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Yeah, it happens with the Box no matter where I go. And I never had any problems with my Supra or any other car for that matter.
Well the old Bug was a bit of a pain but for different reasons.
Well the old Bug was a bit of a pain but for different reasons.
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Re: gas pump blues
Originally Posted by XBOXX
i found the same thing. i was able to rectify it by swinging the handle all the way around, hose facing up, pump locks on full and stays put.i have no time to waste pumping gas. It seems that the way our filler necks are designed it a sharp angle that the neck takes that slows the filling of the tank, turning the nozzel around seems to align the gas flow with the fuel hose filler pipe, case solved! Bill 
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Re: gas pump blues
Originally Posted by xAlex
Originally Posted by XBOXX
i found the same thing. i was able to rectify it by swinging the handle all the way around, hose facing up, pump locks on full and stays put.i have no time to waste pumping gas. It seems that the way our filler necks are designed it a sharp angle that the neck takes that slows the filling of the tank, turning the nozzel around seems to align the gas flow with the fuel hose filler pipe, case solved! Bill
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Re: Problem at the Gas pump
Originally Posted by kagero79
Does anyone have problem at gas pump? Everytime I squeeze the trigger all the way and lock it, anti-overflow on nozzle kicks in and stops pumping just after a sec. I squeeze it, and I have to keep on holding the trigger halfway. 
I don't know if its the nozzle or my car, I goto different gas station and this happens A LOT! Its really inconvenience for me struggling with nozzle every time I pump gas.
I don't know if its the nozzle or my car, I goto different gas station and this happens A LOT! Its really inconvenience for me struggling with nozzle every time I pump gas.