Problems Pumping Gas?

bladeomatic · 03-31-2015, 10:24 AM

Happens inn California with the vapor recovery systems. Turning sideways does the trick. Here's my epic hack that I use almost everywhere now:

http://www.2addicts.com/forums/showp...7&postcount=18

ellincali · 03-31-2015, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by bladeomatic

Happens inn California with the vapor recovery systems. Turning sideways does the trick. Here's my epic hack that I use almost everywhere now:

http://www.2addicts.com/forums/showp...7&postcount=18

Thanks. Love the hack!

I thought I'd tried turning the nozzle that far over, but I must not have gotten it quite right.

I figured someone had to have posted something about this long ago but was obviously using the wrong search criteria to find it.

pdubb · 03-31-2015, 03:07 PM

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ahhaha i was waiting for that comment, or a "that's what she said" comment.

1ChrisRuck · 04-01-2015, 01:14 AM

I filled up yesterday for the first time, had no problems. But when and if it happens I'll know it's common...

Inline_Six · 04-02-2015, 11:03 AM

Happened to me for the first time last night ! It shut off about 10-12 times during the entire fillup. There was only one thing different about yesterday night's fillup.

Unlike other times before, I let the tank get really low on fuel (15 mile range) and be that way for a few hours. That could have caused this, as someone else pointed out.

ellincali · 04-02-2015, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Inline_Six

Happened to me for the first time last night ! It shut off about 10-12 times during the entire fillup. There was only one thing different about yesterday night's fillup.

Unlike other times before, I let the tank get really low on fuel (15 mile range) and be that way for a few hours. That could have caused this, as someone else pointed out.

Annoying, isn't it?

I don't think the fuel level is the problem, at least not with me. The first time I filled up my tank was low; on reserve. The second time it was about 1/3 full, though, and it still happened as frequently.

I'm going to try the "gangsta" method this weekend. Hopefully that will work.

jamze132 · 04-02-2015, 06:28 PM

Never experienced this with my 228i and it's almost a year old. However, I had a 05' Audi A4 with the issue and it required an entire new fuel system. WTF...

chaswyck1 · 04-04-2015, 12:07 PM

I live in CA and I have 3200 miles on my car so about 15 fill ups. I've never had a problem with the pump shutting off. I read about this issue on the forums before I got my car and it was a concern, but so far so good. Maybe I just got lucky.

ellincali · 04-04-2015, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by chaswyck1

I live in CA and I have 3200 miles on my car so about 15 fill ups. I've never had a problem with the pump shutting off. I read about this issue on the forums before I got my car and it was a concern, but so far so good. Maybe I just got lucky.

This is so strange--I guess in 15 fill-ups you haven't always gone to the same gas station and used the same pump, right?

I'm hoping to find a magic pump where it doesn't happen.

3.0L · 04-04-2015, 09:10 PM

Stick nozzle in, twist counter-clockwise 20 or 30 degrees, begin pumping.

If I don't do that on my 2, pump shuts off.

Cheers

pilotjames · 04-05-2015, 11:09 PM

Having the same issue!

gaijin · 04-06-2015, 12:34 AM

No issues here. Must have filled up at least a half dozen or so by now. It's the Kalifornia vapor recovery gizmo and from my experiences out on the left coast, I agree. I used the same technique to overcome an otherwise irritating inconvenience.

Anderw · 04-06-2015, 12:40 AM

have had the car 5 months now , happened to me for the first time today ironic I saw this, I think in my case it was the station I hadn't been to the exxon I went to since my last car over 6 months ago

hans007 · 04-06-2015, 05:31 AM

my 2013 328 had this problem when i first got it. turned out the fuel fill valve was broken and the dealership had it replaced. worked fine after that and i live in california with the vapor lock nozzles etc.

if it does it for your car all the time, the fuel fill valve is broken (which is why the nozzle will think your tank is full and click off)

Bimmer86 · 04-06-2015, 06:40 AM

Just a random thought, but maybe everyone having this problem should bring it up to their dealer. Even though it seems that a lot of people are having this issue, it may be a bigger issue and something that BMW needs to fix on a larger scale. Unless this happens across the board on many cars in CA, then I guess you're stuck.

ellincali · 04-09-2015, 05:10 PM

Just confirming the "gangsta style" gas pumping worked. (I'm almost sorry this will be the last time I get to type "gangsta" -- I don't really get to use it much in everyday conversation).

As always, you've all been very helpful. Thanks much.

recycledAlva · 04-09-2015, 09:00 PM

Interesting that this was brought up. I've had my car since june of 2014 and have had this issue numerous times but never really thought much of it. Some fills i'll go without a auto-stop while others it'll stop every 3-4 seconds. Recently i haven't had too many issues.. from what i can remember. Maybe i've just become too accustomed to dealing with the glitch .-.

MrBallooKnot · 04-09-2015, 09:11 PM

9 months with my '14 M235i and I've only had it happen a couple of times. I pull the handle out for a few moments and then resume. This is consistent with other cars I've had.

I have no scientific data but I think it may be the amount of vapor in the tube to the tank which probably varies with temperature, humidity, and driving time. I usually open the tank first and then do the pump ritual which maybe give it time to clear.

All the "techniques" suggested (e.ge. "gangsta style") seem consistent with allowing the gas vapors and escape route.

03-31-2015, 10:24 AM	#23
bladeomatic Lieutenant 115 Rep 418 Posts Drives: 2018 M3 ZCP Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	Happens inn California with the vapor recovery systems. Turning sideways does the trick. Here's my epic hack that I use almost everywhere now: http://www.2addicts.com/forums/showp...7&postcount=18
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04-01-2015, 01:14 AM	#26
1ChrisRuck Lieutenant 244 Rep 442 Posts Drives: 2018 BMW M2 Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Springwoods Village, The Woodlands, Texas iTrader: (0) Garage List 2018 M2 LCI [10.00]	I filled up yesterday for the first time, had no problems. But when and if it happens I'll know it's common... __________________ 2018 Alpine White M2 My Instagram Page *"What’s behind you doesn’t matter" –Enzo Ferrari*
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04-02-2015, 11:03 AM	#27
Inline_Six Captain 335 Rep 737 Posts Drives: 2015 M235i Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Driver's seat iTrader: (0)	Happened to me for the first time last night ! It shut off about 10-12 times during the entire fillup. There was only one thing different about yesterday night's fillup. Unlike other times before, I let the tank get really low on fuel (15 mile range) and be that way for a few hours. That could have caused this, as someone else pointed out. __________________
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04-02-2015, 06:28 PM	#29
jamze132 Second Lieutenant 20 Rep 265 Posts Drives: 228i Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: San Antonio, TX iTrader: (0)	Never experienced this with my 228i and it's almost a year old. However, I had a 05' Audi A4 with the issue and it required an entire new fuel system. WTF...
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04-04-2015, 12:07 PM	#30
chaswyck1 Lieutenant 76 Rep 506 Posts Drives: 2015 228i Valencia Orange Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Southern CA iTrader: (0)	I live in CA and I have 3200 miles on my car so about 15 fill ups. I've never had a problem with the pump shutting off. I read about this issue on the forums before I got my car and it was a concern, but so far so good. Maybe I just got lucky.
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04-04-2015, 09:10 PM	#32
3.0L Colonel 8925 Rep 2,010 Posts Drives: M235i, 20k miles Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: California iTrader: (0)	Stick nozzle in, twist counter-clockwise 20 or 30 degrees, begin pumping. If I don't do that on my 2, pump shuts off. Cheers __________________ ///M235i \| Mineral Grey Metallic \| Premium Package \| Technology Package \| Driver Assistance Package \| Dakota Coral Red/Black Leather \| Harman/Kardon Premium 360 watt sound system \| 8-speed automatic When writing your life's plan, use a pencil with an eraser
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04-05-2015, 11:09 PM	#33
pilotjames New Member 0 Rep 5 Posts Drives: M235i Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Orange County iTrader: (0)	Having the same issue!
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04-06-2015, 12:34 AM	#34
gaijin Mess Deck Commando 244 Rep 807 Posts Drives: F30 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Florida iTrader: (4)	No issues here. Must have filled up at least a half dozen or so by now. It's the Kalifornia vapor recovery gizmo and from my experiences out on the left coast, I agree. I used the same technique to overcome an otherwise irritating inconvenience. __________________ ///Sursum Ab Ordine
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04-06-2015, 12:40 AM	#35
Anderw Brigadier General 658 Rep 3,320 Posts Drives: F80 m3 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: FL iTrader: (12)	have had the car 5 months now , happened to me for the first time today ironic I saw this, I think in my case it was the station I hadn't been to the exxon I went to since my last car over 6 months ago
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04-06-2015, 05:31 AM	#36
hans007 Major 605 Rep 1,077 Posts Drives: 2020 BMW M340i Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (0)	my 2013 328 had this problem when i first got it. turned out the fuel fill valve was broken and the dealership had it replaced. worked fine after that and i live in california with the vapor lock nozzles etc. if it does it for your car all the time, the fuel fill valve is broken (which is why the nozzle will think your tank is full and click off)
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04-06-2015, 06:40 AM	#37
Bimmer86 Private First Class 72 Rep 177 Posts Drives: 2024 M440i xDrive Gran Coupe Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Northern Virginia iTrader: (0)	Just a random thought, but maybe everyone having this problem should bring it up to their dealer. Even though it seems that a lot of people are having this issue, it may be a bigger issue and something that BMW needs to fix on a larger scale. Unless this happens across the board on many cars in CA, then I guess you're stuck.
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04-09-2015, 05:10 PM	#38
ellincali Private First Class 116 Rep 159 Posts Drives: 2015 228i Convertible Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (0)	Just confirming the "gangsta style" gas pumping worked. (I'm almost sorry this will be the last time I get to type "gangsta" -- I don't really get to use it much in everyday conversation). As always, you've all been very helpful. Thanks much.
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04-09-2015, 09:00 PM	#39
recycledAlva First Lieutenant 290 Rep 356 Posts Drives: MY17 BSM M2 Join Date: May 2014 Location: Riverside, CA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2017 BMW M2 [0.00]	Interesting that this was brought up. I've had my car since june of 2014 and have had this issue numerous times but never really thought much of it. Some fills i'll go without a auto-stop while others it'll stop every 3-4 seconds. Recently i haven't had too many issues.. from what i can remember. Maybe i've just become too accustomed to dealing with the glitch .-.
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04-09-2015, 09:11 PM	#40
MrBallooKnot Private 14 Rep 56 Posts Drives: Like I Stole It Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Location: Location: iTrader: (0)	9 months with my '14 M235i and I've only had it happen a couple of times. I pull the handle out for a few moments and then resume. This is consistent with other cars I've had. I have no scientific data but I think it may be the amount of vapor in the tube to the tank which probably varies with temperature, humidity, and driving time. I usually open the tank first and then do the pump ritual which maybe give it time to clear. All the "techniques" suggested (e.ge. "gangsta style") seem consistent with allowing the gas vapors and escape route.
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