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For 1990-2009 cars only

Condition

Cause

Definition: During the fueling process a continual, occasional or no fuel nozzle shut-off condition has occurred.

Preliminary

Perform the Diagnostic System Check-Engine Controls. Refer to Diagnostic System Check - Engine Controls .

Occasional shut-off of the fuel dispensing nozzle

    • Fill limiter vent valve stuck closed.
    • Restricted EVAP canister.
    • EVAP vent valve stuck closed.
    • High Reid vapor pressure or High fuel temperature.
    • Fuel filler hose is pinched or kinked.

Continual shut-off of the fuel dispensing nozzle

    • Fill limiter vent valve stuck closed.
    • EVAP canister blocked.
    • EVAP vent valve stuck closed.
    • Restricted or pinched EVAP vapor lines.
    • Blocked fuel filler hose/pipe or fuel fill check valve.

No nozzle shut-off/Over fill

    • Pressure relief valve is stuck open or leaking.
    • Fill limiter vent valve stuck open or leaking.