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Problem

Causes

Difficult to fill

    â€¢ The check valve is stuck closed.
    â€¢ The fill limiter vent valve is stuck closed.
    â€¢ The evaporative emission (EVAP) canisteris restricted.
    â€¢ The EVAP vent valve is stuck closed.
    â€¢ The vapor lines are restricted.
    â€¢ The reid vapor pressure is high or the fuel temperature is high.
    â€¢ The fuel filler hose is pinched or kinked.
    â€¢ The ignition is ON.

Over fill

    â€¢ The pressure relief valve in the fill limiter vent valve stuck open.
    â€¢ The pressure relief valve in the fill limiter vent valve is leaking.
    â€¢ The fill limiter vent valve is stuck open.
    â€¢ The fill limiter vent valve is leaking.

Premature shut-off of the fuel dispensing nozzle

    â€¢ The fill limiter vent valve stuck closed.
    â€¢ The EVAP canister restricted.
    â€¢ The EVAP vent valve stuck closed.
    â€¢ The vapor lines are restricted.
    â€¢ The reid vapor pressure is high or the fuel temperature is high.
    â€¢ The ignition switch is ON

Fuel Spitback

    â€¢ The check valve is stuck open.
    â€¢ The check valve is stuck closed.
    â€¢ The check valve is leaking.
    â€¢ The reid vapor pressure is high or the fuel temperature is high.

Liquid to EVAP canister

    â€¢ The fill limiter vent valve is stuck open.
    â€¢ The fill limiter vent valve is leaking.

Liquid leak to ground

    â€¢ The pressure relief valve in the fill limiter vent valve is stuck open, or leaking.
    â€¢ The fuel filler hoseis loose or torn.
    â€¢ The fill limiter vent valve is stuck open.

Fuel Odor

    â€¢ The pressure relief in the fuel limiter vent valveis stuck open or leaking.
    â€¢ The EVAP canisteris saturated.