'01 slk320 filling up gas troubles
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'01 slk320 filling up gas troubles - 5/1/2006 9:01:54 PM
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stepmom89
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When pumping gas the pump handle keeps clicking off like the tank is full when it is only at half a tank. Unable to figure out what the problem is, have tried different gas stations to elimate the possiblity that it was the gas station pump being faulty. Any suggestions?
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RE: '01 slk320 filling up gas troubles - 5/1/2006 9:12:04 PM
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BikerDrew
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I have the same vehicle. Never had that happen to me...yet. Does your area use vapor recovery boots on the nozzles? You must be getting some sort of splash back on the nozzle to kick of the flow. Hum? Did you try slowing down the flow?
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RE: '01 slk320 filling up gas troubles - 5/1/2006 9:42:25 PM
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stepmom89
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Have tried varying the speed flows but to no avail. Know or heard anything about a fuel tank filter or sensor?
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RE: '01 slk320 filling up gas troubles - 5/1/2006 10:46:48 PM
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Lugnut
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That happens to me occasionally on different cars at different stations. I just pull the nozzle out a little until it flows constantly. Have you tried that? Be careful that you don't pull it out too far or the gas won't stop when the tank is full.
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RE: '01 slk320 filling up gas troubles - 5/3/2006 11:16:11 PM
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BikerDrew
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Email sleepwalker. He will know.
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RE: '01 slk320 filling up gas troubles - 5/4/2006 12:57:30 AM
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sleepwalker
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i disable my email for i always get a lot.
the only thing i have in mind is that the filler neck breather tube is restricted or clogged.
it's about two inch below the opening.
i'm just not sure, but in USA version...it might go to the carbon canister for they do not allow dumping fuel fumes to the atmosphere.
if that carbon canister is clooged or the valve before it.... then it will cause such problem.
can you feel the air gushing out from the filler neck? it is suppose to go out from the breather pipe. if pressure builds up inside, the fuel may spill out too... triggering the pump.
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RE: '01 slk320 filling up gas troubles - 5/4/2006 1:06:32 AM
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sleepwalker
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carefull when working with fuel system.
tell husband not to smoke cigar within explosion range.
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