Can't Put Gas in the G
#1
Can't Put Gas in the G
40 miles to empty, I usually fill it up. Last night was no different on my way home I stopped at the Shell and starting pumping only got $3 dollars worth in (which is .000001 gallon it feels like) and it starting spewing gas back at me. Stopped tried to start again kept shutting the hose off?
Any ideas
I had a baffle put in before warranty expired TSB
Any ideas
I had a baffle put in before warranty expired TSB
Last edited by LakeShore_Slate; 02-19-2012 at 01:35 PM.
#2
Hmmm. Did you try a different gas pump? I've had it happen where the shutoff on the hose went bonkers; moved to the next pump and all was good.
I'm sure you know for certain that you are truly low on gas and there's no chance the car gauges are misleading you, so no point in going there.
But what's this baffle TSB thing you're referring to?
I'm sure you know for certain that you are truly low on gas and there's no chance the car gauges are misleading you, so no point in going there.
But what's this baffle TSB thing you're referring to?
Last edited by vqsmile; 02-19-2012 at 01:16 PM. Reason: sp
#5
Hmmm. Did you try a different pump? I've had it happen where the shutoff on the hose went bonkers; moved to the next pump and all way good.
I'm sure you know for certain that you are truly low on gas and there's no chance the car gauges are misleading you, so no point in going there.
But what's this baffle TSB thing you're referring to?
I'm sure you know for certain that you are truly low on gas and there's no chance the car gauges are misleading you, so no point in going there.
But what's this baffle TSB thing you're referring to?
Less than 1 mile before empty last monday (:
I was scared outta my ***** lol
#6
Well, since the car is off (ie. ECU is un-powered), for the life of me, I can not imagine how it is possible that an ecu reset would have any affect of this matter.
Last edited by vqsmile; 02-19-2012 at 01:29 PM.
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2) Then, after you had this done, the problem went away.
3) Now, after some period of time, it's back.
To my way of thinking, this points to the original "fix" as being a highly probable suspect here. If you read through the TSB, you can see that it's just a shroud that clips over the FLV valve ( FLV = Fuel Limit Vent; sounds pretty relevant here!). Maybe the service tech who installed it didn't get it clipped on 100% and it's now come loose, rendering the TSB ineffective; as if it were never done in the first place, Or even worse yet, it could have shifted in such a way that it plugs something up and makes the problem with the vent valve even worse.
Anyway, all that I'm saying is: ALL of this is consistent with your current symptoms.
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LakeShore_Slate (02-19-2012)
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I've had the problem as described in the TSB, were I could not fill the tank past half way, and I found a way around this.
When I fill the tank, I hold the nozzle only semi inserted, like I don't put the nozzle all the way in, I just have it half out, and pointed up.
Every time I fill the tank with this method I get a full tank of gas, and no splash.
When I fill the tank, I hold the nozzle only semi inserted, like I don't put the nozzle all the way in, I just have it half out, and pointed up.
Every time I fill the tank with this method I get a full tank of gas, and no splash.
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LakeShore_Slate (02-19-2012)
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1) No doubt, since you had the TSB done, then you must have had this, or similar, problems previously.
2) Then, after you had this done, the problem went away.
3) Now, after some period of time, it's back.
To my way of thinking, this points to the original "fix" as being a highly probable suspect here. If you read through the TSB, you can see that it's just a shroud that clips over the FLV valve ( FLV = Fuel Limit Vent; sounds pretty relevant here!). Maybe the service tech who installed it didn't get it clipped on 100% and it's now come loose, rendering the TSB ineffective; as if it were never done in the first place, Or even worse yet, it could have shifted in such a way that it plugs something up and makes the problem with the vent valve even worse.
Anyway, all that I'm saying is: ALL of this is consistent with your current symptoms.
2) Then, after you had this done, the problem went away.
3) Now, after some period of time, it's back.
To my way of thinking, this points to the original "fix" as being a highly probable suspect here. If you read through the TSB, you can see that it's just a shroud that clips over the FLV valve ( FLV = Fuel Limit Vent; sounds pretty relevant here!). Maybe the service tech who installed it didn't get it clipped on 100% and it's now come loose, rendering the TSB ineffective; as if it were never done in the first place, Or even worse yet, it could have shifted in such a way that it plugs something up and makes the problem with the vent valve even worse.
Anyway, all that I'm saying is: ALL of this is consistent with your current symptoms.
I've had the problem as described in the TSB, were I could not fill the tank past half way, and I found a way around this.
When I fill the tank, I hold the nozzle only semi inserted, like I don't put the nozzle all the way in, I just have it half out, and pointed up.
Every time I fill the tank with this method I get a full tank of gas, and no splash.
When I fill the tank, I hold the nozzle only semi inserted, like I don't put the nozzle all the way in, I just have it half out, and pointed up.
Every time I fill the tank with this method I get a full tank of gas, and no splash.
#14
Sad to say it still a problem for INFINITI. I USED to have 2004 G35 coupe for 5years and I had the same issue. I tried going to different Gas station and only let me put $15 dollars worth of gas. So I went to the dealer and they told me its a Gas sensor that reach the nozzle when our gas tank is full. But Now I have 2007 journey hope it will not happen to me again, In case it happens (knocked on wood) I know what to say to my dealer because for sure they have a record of me going there before for the same problem.
#15
I thought it was just me, I'm having this problem for a while. When the pump stops and tank not full I always just lift or turn the pump to different angle to get it done, but it's hassle. I tried different pump, gas station, all same. I think I'll take my car to dealer this weekend to check it out.