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Fuel clicking problem

Posted: Sat Jul 02, 2011 10:18 pm
by sputniknick
It's been my second fill up since I've had this problem, basically, the mechanism (whatever it is) to make the diesel pump click when my car is full, is now erratic and clicks at random times way before the tank is full and I just have to keep pulling the lever etc, what could this be down to?

Re: Fuel clicking problem

Posted: Sun Jul 03, 2011 10:22 am
by steve-t
The device that stops the fuel pump when filling is on the forecourt pump and nothing to do with your car.
Chances are the nozel is slightly bent allowing the fuel to back up in the line stopping the pump
Steve

Re: Fuel clicking problem

Posted: Sun Jul 03, 2011 10:25 am
by sputniknick
Oh, thanks for pointing that out, I thought it was to do with my car lol.

This has happened at two separate fuel pumps though and that's what made it think it was something to do with my car.

Re: Fuel clicking problem

Posted: Sun Jul 03, 2011 10:28 am
by steve-t
Nah your cars fine next time you fill up watch others you'll see most of them ramming the nozzel in
leaning on it as filling ect.
Also as the megane has the silver seal thingy don't know if that effect the angle.
Steve

Re: Fuel clicking problem

Posted: Sun Jul 03, 2011 10:31 am
by sputniknick
lol alright, thanks for that! I will worry no further.

Re: Fuel clicking problem

Posted: Sun Jul 17, 2011 4:38 pm
by sputniknick
Filled up recently and had no problems at all, was defo fuel pump issue! ;)