takes gas very slow pump keeps clicking off?

2003 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO
100,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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TIGERLEE
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my car takes gas very slow pump keeps clicking off every dollar i've tried adjusting lever in and out nothing helps
Mar 4, 2010 at 6:39 PM
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KASEKENNY
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This happens for two main reasons. First there is something in the filler neck like a leaf or debris and that is causing the fuel to backup in the filler neck and shut the pump off.

Do determine if this is the issue we need to simply look down the neck with a light or a borescope if you can't see down there very well.

The next likely cause of this is to check the charcoal canister to see if this is full of fuel or has any raw fuel in it.

If it does then we need to replace it as this will cause the pump to think the fuel vapor is backing up and shut the pump off.

You will need to lift the vehicle to get better access to these so here is a guide that will help with this:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/jack-up-and-lift-your-car-safely

Let's tackle these couple things and see if we can find any issues.

If not we can dig further but more then likely the issue is one of these two. Please find the info from the manual below that will help with replacing these parts.

Thanks
Sep 22, 2021 at 3:38 PM