2003 Nissan Sentra can't fill gas tank

2003 NISSAN SENTRA
123,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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BGABOVEALL
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I have a 2003 Nissan Sentra. I cannot fill up my tank. I hold the nozzle down and it shuts itself off repeatedly after about $2 worth of gas and then the gas comes shooting back out at me. What's wrong with it?
Apr 13, 2008 at 12:14 AM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

The fuel tank venting ?purge system is blocked, this is a job i recommend your mechanic attend to as it can be rather complex system.

Mark (mhpautos)
Apr 13, 2008 at 1:19 AM
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BASTARDGIRL
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Oh My,

that was happeneing to my 2001 Senta SE for about 1month...then it just stopped. Now it's fine ??!!??
Dec 1, 2008 at 3:27 PM