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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 evaporative emission (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 and/or 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