team tractor Posted September 26, 2016 Report Share Posted September 26, 2016 I have a 2011 Ford Fiesta but we are having a problem filling it up with fuel. It gets an air lock for some reason and wont accept fuel . I've googled the problem and it's no help really. Any ideas please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longspoon Posted September 26, 2016 Report Share Posted September 26, 2016 My son's BMW does this if you try to fill up when there is more than half a tank of fuel left, no idea why, be interested in the replies . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wisdom Posted September 26, 2016 Report Share Posted September 26, 2016 It's more than likely the device for anti syphoning our honda crv does the same.I have to turn the nozzle of the filler through 90 degrees and fuel goes in no problem if it's in the normal position it keeps knocking the pump off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy 01 Posted September 27, 2016 Report Share Posted September 27, 2016 Has this car got the capless filler neck ? If yes, are you sure you age putting the nozzle through both the flaps and not just the top one ? We have seen people dislodge the inner part of the system, but that can only be resolved with a new filler neck. If its a standard cap, check the vent hose is not blocked. Regards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
team tractor Posted September 27, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2016 Has this car got the capless filler neck ? If yes, are you sure you age putting the nozzle through both the flaps and not just the top one ? We have seen people dislodge the inner part of the system, but that can only be resolved with a new filler neck. If its a standard cap, check the vent hose is not blocked. Regards Yes it's the capless filler cap .I'm thinking certain garages have different length nosels I'll have another go/look Cheers tt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fruitloop Posted September 28, 2016 Report Share Posted September 28, 2016 I have a 2011 Ford Fiesta but we are having a problem filling it up with fuel. It gets an air lock for some reason and wont accept fuel . I've googled the problem and it's no help really. Any ideas please how the hell you got kids Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy 01 Posted September 28, 2016 Report Share Posted September 28, 2016 Its a common error. On the capless system you have a top flap, a central chamber, and a lower flap. You have to pass the filler nozzle through all three. The common thing is to put it through the top flap into the central chamber, but not pass it through the lower flap. This causes the fuel to back up and the filler nozzle to keep clicking off. Keep that in mind next time you fill, and take a second to feel all three stages as you insert the nozzle. This image should help. https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=ford+capless+fuel&espv=2&biw=1280&bih=904&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjK2_KH3rHPAhXJLsAKHSNPBuEQ_AUIBygC#imgrc=sLIOspYjMKwZjM%3A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
team tractor Posted September 28, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2016 how the hell you got kids Sorry dude we only have 5 digits on each hand in Tamworth Its a common error. On the capless system you have a top flap, a central chamber, and a lower flap. You have to pass the filler nozzle through all three. The common thing is to put it through the top flap into the central chamber, but not pass it through the lower flap. This causes the fuel to back up and the filler nozzle to keep clicking off. Keep that in mind next time you fill, and take a second to feel all three stages as you insert the nozzle. This image should help. https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=ford+capless+fuel&espv=2&biw=1280&bih=904&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjK2_KH3rHPAhXJLsAKHSNPBuEQ_AUIBygC#imgrc=sLIOspYjMKwZjM%3A Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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