fuel problem

[da2]

hey you lot
i have searched the forums but can't find anything, so it it just me? i am having problems putting feul in my micra. the pump cuts out as if the tank is full, but its not. has anyone got any ideas?:k11green:

 

[sonic]

Mine does it as well, its down to the cut out on the pump being too sensitive. Some pumps are more sensitive than others, try a different filling station and see if that makes a difference.

 

[solarice]

rotate the fuel nozzle, there is a point where it'll work fine...i believe some have even held the pump upside down while filling.

 

[Spike]

yeah and hold the green piping up, the cutting out means the petrol is flowing back on itself... I know the feeling and its well annoying

(Y)

 

[sonic]

i believe some have even held the pump upside down while filling.

I have to at the esso down the road from me.

 

[chrissy]

yeah ive found this aswell got round it by holding the nozzle a little out of the filler not too much so as not to spill the motion potionand it fills up fine.

 

[Demarest]

Thats what i find hepfull, especially when going for a full tank

 

[Asraf]

Just turn it upside down totally.
Watch out though, because it wont click if you overfill.

 

[Dr Zoidberg]

all k11's do this.

 

[da2]

wow, what a response. i know the tesco near me is almost unuseable, i had to move to another pump, it still didn't help. the assistant made me feel like a t@#t "would you like me to do it for you". but thanlks for the help, i'll try it next time i fill up. i do love my micra, this is now my 3rd. i really would love to put some alloys on but they are pricey. i have changed the side repeaters to clear, they do look wicked on a dark colour so if you haven't got em, do.

 

[runaway-robot]

Not all k11's are like this, and yes you can angle the pump, and it will cut out when it is full. Having being a pump jokey for nearly 4 years now haha ive filled up my fair share of cars

 

[wilsonian]

Have you tried hold the nozzel a few cm's out instead of having it all the way in?

I beleive the issue is the angle of the pipe to the tank is too tight and causes the flow issue...

 

[hughes_16v]

When i had a micra i always had to hold the nozzle upside down no matter where i was filling up, be cautious of morrisons pumps, if there upside down they dont cut off when its full... I had a very wet shoe

 

[lewic]

My K10 does this in some garages. Was told that the fuel vapour can trigger the cut off, and to hold the nozzle out further. And yes I overfilled the bloody thing too and now have a nice yellow stain down the side of the car!