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shakenbake · 08-19-2009, 01:42 AM

I hope I'm not the only one with this problem...

While getting gas, I am not able to "rest" the nozzle in the filler neck. If I do "rest" the nozzle, the nozzle stops pumping. I have to lift the nozzle approx 1 inch up and hold it in that position for it to continue pumping. As soon as I engage the "auto-pump" switch on the nozzle and let go of the nozzle, it drops back down to a "resting" position and shuts off.

I've gone to just about every gas station around my house just in case it was a specific nozzle or something like that, but all of them respond the same way. Anyone else experiencing this same problem?

JewelZ · 08-19-2009, 01:51 AM

Wierd, I just got my car today and the dealer filled it up and I have only driven about a total of 38 miles 5 of which were already on the car. I will get back to you on that.

FLYNNZL1 · 08-19-2009, 09:09 AM

I had the same problem, the nozzle kept shutting off as it filled.

LS/V6 · 08-19-2009, 10:55 AM

Mine does the same its weird. I went to the gas station across the street and it stayed i dont no its a little weird.

ravensjeff · 08-20-2009, 08:44 AM

Happens to me every once in-awhile using the same pump.

bluecamaroguy · 08-20-2009, 08:52 AM

Certain pumps always do this for me. And others don't. So yes it is a problem. I think its the angle the injection point is into the tank.

shevyman · 08-20-2009, 08:55 AM

yup i noticed it to. but hey i am proud to be seen pumping gas into my car.

hollywoodjose · 08-21-2009, 04:08 AM

mine does it too, the thing i hate is the gas cap doesnt stay in its little holder very well, when i'm tryin to put the pump into the gas tank it always comes off unles i do it real slow and careful or hold it with my right hand and put the hose in with my left (i'm a righty btw) heh

Banshee · 08-21-2009, 11:19 AM

The result you guys are seeing is the saftey feature of the nozzle and is common with most newer cars to not allow you to pump at a high rate with the pawl handle catch engaged for hands free delivery. If you place the pawl for full rate delivery and it doesn't work, try 3/4 or half rate.

There is a saftey feature in the nozzle that when excess fuel reverses, the switch will sense tank is full and stop pump.

*CamaroSpike23* · 08-21-2009, 04:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Banshee

The result you guys are seeing is the saftey feature of the nozzle and is common with most newer cars to not allow you to pump at a high rate with the pawl handle catch engaged for hands free delivery. If you place the pawl for full rate delivery and it doesn't work, try 3/4 or half rate.

There is a saftey feature in the nozzle that when excess fuel reverses, the switch will sense tank is full and stop pump.

2032Ceta · 08-29-2009, 07:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CamaroSpike23

The only way I can get gas in my car is to hold it manually. Took me ten minutes to fill the damn car. I will be trying different gas stations, but this was on base where gas is usually a little cheaper.

urr2slo · 09-07-2009, 03:00 PM

i have the same problem at most gas stations but if i pivot the handle towards the back of the car it seems to work most times.

crzycicada · 09-07-2009, 08:19 PM

I filled up at Chevron and didn't have a problem. I parked to where my gas tank was relatively lined up with the gas nozzle so that when it was put inside the tank, the hose formed an "s" shape and kept enough tension to hold the handle there.

Of course I say that now; I didn't pre-meditate any of that. Just worked out that way! But try it, maybe it'll work for ya!

Michael Cooper · 09-13-2009, 03:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shakenbake

I hope I'm not the only one with this problem...

While getting gas, I am not able to "rest" the nozzle in the filler neck. If I do "rest" the nozzle, the nozzle stops pumping. I have to lift the nozzle approx 1 inch up and hold it in that position for it to continue pumping. As soon as I engage the "auto-pump" switch on the nozzle and let go of the nozzle, it drops back down to a "resting" position and shuts off.

I've gone to just about every gas station around my house just in case it was a specific nozzle or something like that, but all of them respond the same way. Anyone else experiencing this same problem?

Yes!, i am having the same problem!

08-19-2009, 01:42 AM	#1
shakenbake Drives: 2010 2LT RS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Elk Grove, Ca Posts: 41	Problems while getting gas I hope I'm not the only one with this problem... While getting gas, I am not able to "rest" the nozzle in the filler neck. If I do "rest" the nozzle, the nozzle stops pumping. I have to lift the nozzle approx 1 inch up and hold it in that position for it to continue pumping. As soon as I engage the "auto-pump" switch on the nozzle and let go of the nozzle, it drops back down to a "resting" position and shuts off. I've gone to just about every gas station around my house just in case it was a specific nozzle or something like that, but all of them respond the same way. Anyone else experiencing this same problem?

08-19-2009, 01:51 AM	#2
JewelZ Just Lovin' My Camaro! Drives: CGM 2LT/RS/AUTO Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: san antonio, tx Posts: 1,325	Wierd, I just got my car today and the dealer filled it up and I have only driven about a total of 38 miles 5 of which were already on the car. I will get back to you on that. __________________ CGM( GRAY 2 tone interior ) 2LT/RS/AUTO NJHKKM $29,965.00 1EH37 1100 03/28/2009 AFF, B34, DCP, FE9, GBV, LLT, MX0, SGC, UQA, WRS, 2LT 50 YEARS FROM NOW, DON'T YOU WANNA BE ABLE TO LOOK BACK AND SAY YOU HAD THE GUTS TO GET INTO THE CAR!?!? ORDER STATUS : 6000 as of 08.18.2009. VIN# 33,985!!! His name is 'GOLIATH'!!! GOT MY CAR!!!! AND I LOVE IT!!!!

08-19-2009, 09:09 AM	#3
FLYNNZL1 Wicked ZL1 Drives: 2017 ZL1 A10 HBM Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 3,175 View My Garage	I had the same problem, the nozzle kept shutting off as it filled. __________________ 2017 Hyper Blue Metallic ZL1 A10/CF Hood Insert/PDR/NAV MODS: Rotofab CAI/V-MAX CNC Ported Throttle Body/Clear Bra/LED Reverse Light/Rock Guards/Lift Pads/Darkened Tail Lights/Ghost-Tinted LED Side Markers/Darkened 3rd Brake Light

08-19-2009, 10:55 AM	#4
LS/V6 Drives: 2SS\RS 1LE Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Richmond-Texas Posts: 144	Mine does the same its weird. I went to the gas station across the street and it stayed i dont no its a little weird. __________________

08-20-2009, 08:44 AM	#5
ravensjeff 100% Chevy & Harley Man Drives: 2010 2SS: Blown LSX 376-B15 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Eldersburg,MD Posts: 2,211 View My Garage	Happens to me every once in-awhile using the same pump. __________________ LSX 376-B15, TVS2300 SC, Harland Sharp Rockers w/ Trunion Bearings, ATI Balancer/keyed, AR LT Headers/Borla Catback Exhaust, DSS 1400 HP Axles, DSS aluminum driveshaft, 3.70, Hotchkis Springs/Sway bars, Forgeline SO3P Aluminum Wheels (20x9.5 F/20x11 R)w/ Hidden Titanium Hardware, Nitto NT05 Tires (27540ZR20 F/31535ZR20 R), Billet LPE brake/gas pedals, Escort 9500ci Radar Detector Laser Jammer, Roto Fab CAI with Ice Silver box, Carbon fiber tube/MAF Housing Assy, LPE Aluminum coil covers, SS9 Sleeper Fiber Glass Hood (ACS), Carbotech 1521 ceramic brake pads, Elite catch can.

08-20-2009, 08:52 AM	#6
bluecamaroguy Drives: 2010 2LT/RS ABM! Join Date: May 2009 Location: san diego Posts: 254 View My Garage	Certain pumps always do this for me. And others don't. So yes it is a problem. I think its the angle the injection point is into the tank.

08-20-2009, 08:55 AM	#7
shevyman Drives: 2010 Camaro SS IOM Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: california Posts: 1,734 View My Garage	yup i noticed it to. but hey i am proud to be seen pumping gas into my car.

08-21-2009, 04:08 AM	#8
hollywoodjose Drives: 2010 Black 1LT Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: WA Posts: 386 View My Garage	mine does it too, the thing i hate is the gas cap doesnt stay in its little holder very well, when i'm tryin to put the pump into the gas tank it always comes off unles i do it real slow and careful or hold it with my right hand and put the hose in with my left (i'm a righty btw) heh

08-21-2009, 11:19 AM	#9
Banshee Institutionally Insane Drives: 2013 IOM 2SS/RS 1LE Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Detroit MI Posts: 2,115 View My Garage	The result you guys are seeing is the saftey feature of the nozzle and is common with most newer cars to not allow you to pump at a high rate with the pawl handle catch engaged for hands free delivery. If you place the pawl for full rate delivery and it doesn't work, try 3/4 or half rate. There is a saftey feature in the nozzle that when excess fuel reverses, the switch will sense tank is full and stop pump. __________________ It's got a cop motor, a 440 cubic inch plant, it's got cop tires, cop suspension, cop shocks. It's a model made before catalytic converters so it'll run good on regular gas. What do you say, is it the new Bluesmobile or what?

09-07-2009, 03:00 PM	#12
urr2slo Drives: 2010 2ss ss/rs abm, 2016 2ss/rs hbm Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: N. Phx, Az Posts: 1,332	i have the same problem at most gas stations but if i pivot the handle towards the back of the car it seems to work most times.

09-07-2009, 08:19 PM	#13
crzycicada Drives: 2SS/RS/LS3 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Houston Posts: 294	I filled up at Chevron and didn't have a problem. I parked to where my gas tank was relatively lined up with the gas nozzle so that when it was put inside the tank, the hose formed an "s" shape and kept enough tension to hold the handle there. Of course I say that now; I didn't pre-meditate any of that. Just worked out that way! But try it, maybe it'll work for ya! __________________ Order date: 7/17/09 3000 TPW: 8/17/09 3400 status on 8/11/09 3800: 8/21/09 4200: 8/24/09 on rail car ETTX850796 5000/6000: 9/2/09

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