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Dec 17, 2016 | 04:24 PM

#11

acarl10

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Re: Problem filling up at gas station

Bugs, I was wondering if you got this worked out? I am having the same problem. How do I check the spring?

Thanks

Dec 20, 2016 | 05:08 AM

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haroldo

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Re: Problem filling up at gas station

Quote:

Originally Posted by acarl10

...How do I check the spring? ...

Press the button inside the car
If the flap opens, the spring works
If the flap doesn't, the spring is broken or missing
Replace it.
It's an $8 (??) part available at Toyota...an average DIY-er can replace it in approximately 90 seconds (not including time spent opening the box)...YMMV

Last edited by haroldo; Dec 20, 2016 at 05:53 AM.

Dec 21, 2016 | 12:53 AM

#13

WMConey

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Re: Problem filling up at gas station

Quote:

Originally Posted by haroldo

Mine is at the point of intermittent failure. Can you do the car-fixit-impaired group of us the favor of :

a) where is the spring, specifically? [yes, I've looked - I used to be an engineer on >US$10M automated semiconductor manufacturing equipment, its not obvious] Maybe a picture?

b) What is the part number if I buy it at my local dealer?

Thanks and regards.

Dec 21, 2016 | 02:47 AM

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haroldo

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Re: Problem filling up at gas station

The dealer will know the part number
watch this

Most of the dealers or parts guys will pop it in for no charge (YMMV). Just ask the guy when you pick up the spring, I'm sure he'll help

Last edited by haroldo; Dec 21, 2016 at 02:53 AM.

Jul 4, 2017 | 04:58 PM

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ron77reed

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Re: Problem filling up at gas station

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Originally Posted by RadioTek

Anyone else notice this? The nozzle shuts off after getting less than a tenth of a gallon. I've noticed it on the "Elephant Trunk" type vapor recovery nozzles, because that's the only ones we've used in the last few months. I only have to fill up once a month, we don't drive a lot.

But it turns a trip for gas into real pain in the butt.

Anyone else seen this?
Scott

I had this same problem with my 2008 Camry Hybrid. Other symptoms prompted the replacement of the 12 volt accessory battery. The next fill up, problem solved!