"full tank click" when pumping gas

Virage · 08-14-2011, 10:46 PM

hey guys, I've got a 2008 328xi. There is this problem that happens every time I put gas in; the pump would give a "click" that you usually get when the tank is completely filled, except I would get that "click" continuously every few seconds.

Though the click goes away if I play around with the position of the pump nozzle and angle it differently sometimes.

Can anyone tell me the cause of this click? is it a serious problem with the tank itself?

- thanks so much

E92ML · 08-14-2011, 10:48 PM

Mine does that too, there's nothing wrong with your tank. The nozzle just isn't in the right position. Its supposed to click when your tank is full but if the nozzle isn't in the right place then it clicks b/c there is back pressure.

Glim · 08-14-2011, 10:53 PM

Try not inserting the nozzle 100% into the tank that will lessen the backpressure. Some pumps do this more than others.

Virage · 08-15-2011, 08:44 PM

thanks for the reply guys, real glad its nothing major with the car. Cheers.

jello · 08-15-2011, 08:49 PM

don't worry about this bec it happens to my car as well. It depends on the positioning of the nozzle.

Bimmer Al · 08-16-2011, 10:51 PM

Same here, drives me nuts. Never happened with any other vehicle I have owned. Thanks for the advice

Tom K. · 08-17-2011, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Bimmer Al

Same here, drives me nuts. Never happened with any other vehicle I have owned. Thanks for the advice

It seems to vary with the car as I had the problem on an '80's Maxima, but only rarely with 5 different BMWs. The last time it happened (on my 128i), I mentioned it to the station owner and he claimed it was because the pump filters had just been changed and the gas was flowing faster.

Tom

flip4335 · 08-17-2011, 11:46 AM

Happened to me last night when I was filling the tank.

If you shove the nozzle into the tank in an odd way, the backsplash from the gas will trigger the automatic cutoff mechanism built into the nozzle to prevent overflow and spillage. Gas pressure built up in the tank could sometimes cause that to happen, as well.

TheTallJS · 09-09-2011, 09:51 PM

Make sure the nozzle is all the way in, and the handle is vertical.

ENINTY · 09-10-2011, 09:06 AM

This happens to me once and awhile. I fill up almost every time at the same gas station at the same pump. Once and a while the nozzel will early-shut off (all most instantly after I start it). The shutoff mechanisim is a spring loaded ball valve. I think the ball valve gets out of position if the nozzel is rough handled or something. What I do is raise the nozzel up with the pipe straight up and tap on the end of the handle body (where the pipe goes in to the handle - where the ball valve is). This resets the ball valve, and I have no issues after that (other than anyone watching thinks I'm strange).

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Virage New Member 1 Rep 20 Posts Drives: MB Join Date: May 2011 Location: toronto iTrader: (0)	"full tank click" when pumping gas hey guys, I've got a 2008 328xi. There is this problem that happens every time I put gas in; the pump would give a "click" that you usually get when the tank is completely filled, except I would get that "click" continuously every few seconds. Though the click goes away if I play around with the position of the pump nozzle and angle it differently sometimes. Can anyone tell me the cause of this click? is it a serious problem with the tank itself? - thanks so much
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E92ML Captain 36 Rep 886 Posts Drives: E92 2008 335xi Coupe Join Date: May 2011 Location: Bellevue, WA iTrader: (0)	Mine does that too, there's nothing wrong with your tank. The nozzle just isn't in the right position. Its supposed to click when your tank is full but if the nozzle isn't in the right place then it clicks b/c there is back pressure. __________________ Performance: JB4 ECU, CP-E DP's, WW BMS Meth Kit, AR meth elbow, BMS DCI, AFE Intake Scoops, Exterior: Enkruez 19" H8R, H&R Spacers, Aero Lip, Tint, ACS Roof Spoiler, HID AE's, HID Fogs, Black Grills, Sport Pedals
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Glim Captain 23 Rep 780 Posts Drives: 2006 330i & 2013 X5 35i Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Victoria, BC iTrader: (0)	Try not inserting the nozzle 100% into the tank that will lessen the backpressure. Some pumps do this more than others.
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Virage New Member 1 Rep 20 Posts Drives: MB Join Date: May 2011 Location: toronto iTrader: (0)	thanks for the reply guys, real glad its nothing major with the car. Cheers.
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jello Captain 196 Rep 928 Posts Drives: LCI M2 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Walnut Creek iTrader: (7) Garage List 2018 BMW M2 [8.57]	don't worry about this bec it happens to my car as well. It depends on the positioning of the nozzle.
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Bimmer Al Lieutenant 25 Rep 597 Posts Drives: 2010 335xi Coupe MSport, 6MT Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Ontario, Canada iTrader: (0)	Same here, drives me nuts. Never happened with any other vehicle I have owned. Thanks for the advice __________________ *2010 335i xDrive Coupe, Titanium Silver, MSport 6MT* 2006 325i Sparkling Graphite Sport Package 6MT Retired 1999 323i Titanium Silver, Sport Package, 5MT Retired
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flip4335 General Nuisance in a Private Conveyance 77 Rep 1,907 Posts Drives: like it's rented Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: behind the wheel iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 BMW e90 335i [7.30]	Happened to me last night when I was filling the tank. If you shove the nozzle into the tank in an odd way, the backsplash from the gas will trigger the automatic cutoff mechanism built into the nozzle to prevent overflow and spillage. Gas pressure built up in the tank could sometimes cause that to happen, as well. __________________ BMWCCA Member # 414198 \|E90\|SGM\|6MT\|Premium\|Cold\|Sport\|Tint\|LCI MSport Conversion\|MTech\|Blacklines\|219M\|PSS\|Quaife\|Helix FMIC\|M3 Suspension\|Megan Racing\|GC Camber Plates/Coilovers\|Eibach 440/800#\|AR Catted DP\|Cobb AP\|StopTech Drilled/Slotted\|SS Brake Lines\|DWS Quaife Review: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=311570
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TheTallJS Member 30 Rep 115 Posts Drives: Metallic Black 2006 325i Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 BMW 325i [0.00]	Make sure the nozzle is all the way in, and the handle is vertical. __________________ Fly the BMW.
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ENINTY Banned 190 Rep 3,415 Posts Drives: 2006 325i Sport Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Virginia iTrader: (0)	This happens to me once and awhile. I fill up almost every time at the same gas station at the same pump. Once and a while the nozzel will early-shut off (all most instantly after I start it). The shutoff mechanisim is a spring loaded ball valve. I think the ball valve gets out of position if the nozzel is rough handled or something. What I do is raise the nozzel up with the pipe straight up and tap on the end of the handle body (where the pipe goes in to the handle - where the ball valve is). This resets the ball valve, and I have no issues after that (other than anyone watching thinks I'm strange).
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