Tank wont fill?

RUTHTREVINO

MEMBER
2003 HYUNDAI SANTA FE
2.6L
FWD
AUTOMATIC
173,000 MILES

2003 Hyundai Santa Fe turn the key to start, and nothing happens. Everything electrical works. Suv just won't start. Fuel problem? For the past 3 years, I have had problems fueling at the gas pumps. Gas spills out of the tank and clicks when fueling at the pump. I replaced the alternator and battery 5 months ago. It was doing great until one morning I got on to start the suv, and it wouldn't start. All the lights turn on at the dash board, but engine will not start. Silent at the Start. There is no choking. What can it be?

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JACOBANDNICKOLAS

MECHANIC
109,755 POSTS

As far as the fuel filling issue, you have a vent problem. The air in the tank must exit the tank when fuel enters. If it doesn't, fuel can't enter. As far as the no start, check to see if you have spark to the plugs and fuel pressure is within the manufacturer's specs.