No. 27 Fuel Refill Concerns

27

FUEL REFILL CONCERNS

DESCRIPTION

The fuel tank does not fill smoothly.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

Clogged EVAP pipes
non-return valve malfunction
Improper use of fuel nozzle
Inadequate fuel filling speed

WARNING: The following troubleshooting flow chart contains fuel system diagnosis and repair procedures. Read the following warnings before servicing the fuel system:

Fuel vapor is hazardous. It can easily ignite, causing serious injury and damage. Always keep sparks and flames away from fuel.
Fuel line spills and leakage are dangerous. Fuel can ignite and cause serious injuries or death and damage. Fuel can also irritate skin and eyes. To prevent this, always complete BEFORE SERVICE PRECAUTION and AFTER SERVICE PRECAUTION .

CAUTION:

Disconnecting/connecting quick release connector without cleaning it may possibly cause damage to fuel pipe and quick release connector. Always clean quick release connector joint area before disconnecting/connecting, and make sure that it is free of foreign material.

DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE

STEP	INSPECTION	RESULTS	ACTION
1	Turn the ignition switch to the ON position (engine off). Retrieve any DTCs using the M-MDS. (See ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC TEST ). Are there any DTCs displayed?	Yes	Go to the applicable DTC inspection. (See DTC TABLE ).
1		No	Go to the next step.
2	Remove the fuel-filler pipe. Make sure the non-return valve is installed properly. Inspect the non-return valve operation. Is the non-return valve normal?	Yes	Inspect the following: Improper use of fuel nozzle Inadequate fuel filling speed
2		No	non-return valve is installed improperly: Reinstall the non-return valve to the proper position. non-return valve does not operate properly: Replace the non-return valve.
3	Verify test results. If normal, return to the diagnostic index to service any additional symptoms. If the malfunction remains, inspect the related Service Bulletins and/or On-line Repair Information and perform repair or diagnosis. If the vehicle is repaired, troubleshooting is completed. If the vehicle is not repaired or additional diagnostic information is not available, reprogram the PCM if a later calibration is available. Retest.