2005 Audi A4 Fuel Nozzle Shuts Off

2005 AUDI A4
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JOHN G
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I have a 2005.5 Audi 2.0 with 26,000 miles, the problem I’m having is when I put gas in. I have to do it very slowly otherwise the pump shots off. The dealer replaced the tank and it still does it. I was told there are many different valves in the tank to monitor emissions. It did not do this for the dealer but he replaced the tank anyway.

John G
Feb 24, 2006 at 8:49 AM
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PEPPERMRJ
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The automatic shut off mechanism in the fuel dispening nozzle works by measuring very small differences in pressure. For some reason your tank or fiiling neck is holding pressure. Keep on the dealer to correct this problem.
Feb 26, 2006 at 9:48 AM
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ESWEET
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Are your keys still in when you get gas? Is your car on? Try taking your keys out before filling up and wait a second after doing so. I had a similar problem.
Jun 13, 2008 at 4:59 AM
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Have the dealer correct pressure being held in the fuel tank or filler neck, which can trip the pump nozzle shutoff. The tank was already replaced, so the dealer should continue diagnosing the remaining pressure problem.

Conversation Summary

The owner of a 2005.5 Audi A4 2.0 says the fuel nozzle shuts off unless fuel is added very slowly. The dealer replaced the tank even though the problem did not occur there, but the issue continued. An expert explained that the nozzle senses small pressure differences and that the tank or filler neck is likely holding pressure, and advised pressing the dealer to correct it. Another user suggested removing the keys and waiting briefly before fueling.

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