Why won't my '01 Toyota Corolla take gas from the pump.?

jaf3437 · 29 Jun 2010, 10:37 am

I have tried everything. When I squeeze the handle it clicks off like it is full. Or, it will spit it back out all over me. Are the lines too small or something? Was there ever a recall? You can only pump about a quarter gallon at a time and it is extremely annoying. Please Help. I know it has nothing to do with how I insert the nozzle because I've tried everything. Thanks for your help.

jdselvage · 29 Jun 2010, 10:40 am

I've never seen this problem on Toyota but have seen it on alot of other cars. Usually the vent valve which is part of the evap system sticks closed. It lets the air in the tank out when the gas starts to fill up the tank. If the air has no where to go it will build up pressure shutting off the pump. Some of them have a filter on the charcoal canister that will get plugged especially if you live in a cold area with ice.

12pleze · 29 Jun 2010, 10:45 am

Release pressure with gas cap off for at least 2 hours so air can escape and this should help.

Kevin M · 29 Jun 2010, 10:45 am

it sounds like vent on filler neck is rotted/crushed its the only reason it will do this. taking cap off for two hours wont help. has you car been in a accident in that area ?? i have replaced a few filler necks for this reason,not on corolla's thou.?? honda tech.9yrs.

Hey Now · 29 Jun 2010, 10:50 am

I have had this problem on several cars in the past. I don't know what causes it, but every time I have had the problem I have found that if you don't squeeze the pump handle as far as it will go, problem is eliminated and it won't click off until it is actually full.

Why won't my '01 Toyota Corolla take gas from the pump.?

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