Help: Annoying problem - can't fill with gas/fuel without auto-shutoff going off!

Alext · 06-23-2011, 04:49 AM

When filling the car with fuel at the station, I can only go a couple of seconds before the auto-cutoff stops the fuel. Has anyone had this issue? I've had it on all my cars before but a simple rotation of the fuel pump solved it or even withdrawing slightly. But not on the Z4!

It only started doing it recently in the colder weather which is strange.

msimon18 · 06-23-2011, 07:10 AM

This is a known issue. Just turn the pump handle so the back end is pointing upward and it should work fine....

BlueZ4AZ · 06-23-2011, 08:56 AM

I've never had that issue with my Z4.

Wraith. · 06-23-2011, 09:59 AM

Actually I had this happen for the first time this past week. I think it depends on the pump but don't hold me to that. My solution was to simply not depress the trigger as far but it took a lot longer to fill.

OrangeOne · 06-23-2011, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Wraith.

Actually I had this happen for the first time this past week. I think it depends on the pump but don't hold me to that. My solution was to simply not depress the trigger as far but it took a lot longer to fill.

This. I had this problem a few times and I just had to depress the trigger lightly. Happened only a few times at selective petrol stations... No biggie i guess... Just annoying

Dr Stig 2 · 06-23-2011, 05:09 PM

Hey Alex - how are you going?

I live in a much colder part of this great state than you do, and I dont have an issue on filling.
(3 degrees C this morning as I drove to work - bracing - almost wishing I had had the opportunity to option the heated steering wheel)

While I dont deny the design of the fuel feed pipe may influence the sensor in the pump nozzle, the root cause of the problem will be in the sensitivity of the pump nozzle sensor - not in the car.

Use a different pump or station if you can to see if it makes a difference. (Last time I was up in yoru kneck of the woods I had no problem sourcing 98 RON)

The only time I have ever had this problem happen to the Z was in summer, and the pump was being cranky for everyone. I ended up using a different bowser at the same station with no problems.

richard in NC · 06-23-2011, 05:28 PM

I have solved that issue by not inserting the nozzle quite so deep. Make sure it is in just past the first catch and straight in, not tilted. It still cuts off a bit early. I usually get another gallon in before the next cut-off. Then that's about it.

Alext · 06-23-2011, 05:40 PM

Thanks for the replies.

Im good Stig. I'll try using a different bowser at the same station. I tried a different station (BP) and it did it there also.

Tried the upside down position too.

Torn · 06-23-2011, 07:34 PM

Has happened many times to me too! Its annoying but I just rotate the nozzle and all is fine. Its a small pestersome issue

Z_Victor1 · 07-05-2011, 06:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Alext

When filling the car with fuel at the station, I can only go a couple of seconds before the auto-cutoff stops the fuel. Has anyone had this issue? I've had it on all my cars before but a simple rotation of the fuel pump solved it or even withdrawing slightly. But not on the Z4!

It only started doing it recently in the colder weather which is strange.

Had car now for 2 years and it has always done this.
It cuts off way too early, then I spend 5 minutes getting another couple of gallons in.
Mind you.....how about this..........
Was filling up one day....and whoosh, petrol overflowed before pump cut out! Advised filling station personnel and cleared up mess.
Drove home (2 miles)......thought, "I wonder how much petrol I can squeeze in there from my spare can?"
I then got another 10 litres in......!!

Can only assume the cut-outs on pumps function correctly and the Z4 tank 'foams' considerably in last couple of gallons............?

Alext · 07-17-2011, 05:12 PM

The only way I can get it to work is by turning the pump upside down then filling it VERY slowly. Takes forever.

Dr Stig 2 · 07-18-2011, 01:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alext

The only way I can get it to work is by turning the pump upside down then filling it VERY slowly. Takes forever.

Weird - mine doesn't.

When are you going to bring that car of yours down south for a drive up Mt Glorious?

I'll let you fill mine at the bowser and see how well it can work.

uslic001 · 07-22-2011, 09:25 AM

I just don't put the nozzle all the way in and I can fill at full speed. If I bury the nozzle I have to drip the gas in slowly by hand and it keeps shutting off.

Keithsz4 · 09-26-2011, 07:51 PM

I have had this problem twice now as well. It happened today and is quite annoying. I finally gave up. I will try another pump tomorrow.

mstevens · 09-27-2011, 02:55 PM

I get this more often than not. None of the solutions I've tried has helped (but I've never even considered the upside-down positioning).

06-23-2011, 04:49 AM	#1
Alext Banned 138 Rep 2,042 Posts Drives: B M W Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Everest iTrader: (2)	Help: Annoying problem - can't fill with gas/fuel without auto-shutoff going off! When filling the car with fuel at the station, I can only go a couple of seconds before the auto-cutoff stops the fuel. Has anyone had this issue? I've had it on all my cars before but a simple rotation of the fuel pump solved it or even withdrawing slightly. But not on the Z4! It only started doing it recently in the colder weather which is strange.
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06-23-2011, 07:10 AM	#2
msimon18 Retired 19 Rep 868 Posts Drives: Z4 s30i Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: The Villages, FL iTrader: (0) Garage List 1965 Isetta 300 [0.00] 2004 1/5 Scale M3 GTR [10.00]	This is a known issue. Just turn the pump handle so the back end is pointing upward and it should work fine.... __________________ M3 GTR - 1/5 scale - 4.2 HP w/ Collari hydraulic brakes - would you believe ~80 MPH on straightaway !!
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06-23-2011, 08:56 AM	#3
BlueZ4AZ Go SU 33 Rep 902 Posts Drives: 2009 Z4 sDrive35i Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Chandler, AZ iTrader: (0)	I've never had that issue with my Z4.
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06-23-2011, 09:59 AM	#4
Wraith. Captain 71 Rep 886 Posts Drives: ED '11 Z4 35is Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Seattle iTrader: (0)	Actually I had this happen for the first time this past week. I think it depends on the pump but don't hold me to that. My solution was to simply not depress the trigger as far but it took a lot longer to fill.
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06-23-2011, 05:09 PM	#6
Dr Stig 2 Criminally Insane 53 Rep 1,464 Posts Drives: Like a Demon! Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Brisbane, Australia iTrader: (0) Garage List 2010 BMW Z4 35is [10.00] 2013 BMW X5 30d [0.00]	Hey Alex - how are you going? I live in a much colder part of this great state than you do, and I dont have an issue on filling. (3 degrees C this morning as I drove to work - bracing - almost wishing I had had the opportunity to option the heated steering wheel) While I dont deny the design of the fuel feed pipe may influence the sensor in the pump nozzle, the root cause of the problem will be in the sensitivity of the pump nozzle sensor - not in the car. Use a different pump or station if you can to see if it makes a difference. (Last time I was up in yoru kneck of the woods I had no problem sourcing 98 RON) The only time I have ever had this problem happen to the Z was in summer, and the pump was being cranky for everyone. I ended up using a different bowser at the same station with no problems. __________________ Dr Stig 2010 Z4 35is 2011 X3 30d M Sport Australia
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06-23-2011, 05:28 PM	#7
richard in NC Colonel 1229 Rep 2,602 Posts Drives: 2009 Z4 35i Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Charlotte, NC iTrader: (0)	I have solved that issue by not inserting the nozzle quite so deep. Make sure it is in just past the first catch and straight in, not tilted. It still cuts off a bit early. I usually get another gallon in before the next cut-off. Then that's about it. __________________ 2020 X3M non-comp, Alpine White over black : Exec Pkg, ventilated M Sport seats, 20"s 2020 M2 Comp, Sunset Orange/Blk: Orange stitching, DCT, exec pkg, bicolor rims Gone '18 M550i, '16 X4 M40i, '15 M5, '13 X3 35i, '12 335is, '11 X5 50i, '09 Z4 35i, '08 550i, 06 X3, 06 650i, '02 M5, '99 540i
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06-23-2011, 05:40 PM	#8
Alext Banned 138 Rep 2,042 Posts Drives: B M W Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Everest iTrader: (2)	Thanks for the replies. Im good Stig. I'll try using a different bowser at the same station. I tried a different station (BP) and it did it there also. Tried the upside down position too.
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06-23-2011, 07:34 PM	#9
Torn Lieutenant 19 Rep 433 Posts Drives: 2014 GTR Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: North Jersey iTrader: (0)	Has happened many times to me too! Its annoying but I just rotate the nozzle and all is fine. Its a small pestersome issue
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07-17-2011, 05:12 PM	#11
Alext Banned 138 Rep 2,042 Posts Drives: B M W Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Everest iTrader: (2)	The only way I can get it to work is by turning the pump upside down then filling it VERY slowly. Takes forever.
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07-22-2011, 09:25 AM	#13
uslic001 Enlisted Member 7 Rep 44 Posts Drives: 2009 s35i Z4 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Fayetteville, NC iTrader: (0)	noticed this also I just don't put the nozzle all the way in and I can fill at full speed. If I bury the nozzle I have to drip the gas in slowly by hand and it keeps shutting off.
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09-26-2011, 07:51 PM	#14
Keithsz4 Registered 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: Black 2010 Z4 330i Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Pennsylvania iTrader: (0)	I have had this problem twice now as well. It happened today and is quite annoying. I finally gave up. I will try another pump tomorrow.
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09-27-2011, 02:55 PM	#15
mstevens Lieutenant 119 Rep 512 Posts Drives: 2020 Z4 M4Misano Blue Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: New Hampshire & Cozumel, Mexico iTrader: (0)	I get this more often than not. None of the solutions I've tried has helped (but I've never even considered the upside-down positioning). __________________ 2004 E85 Z4 3.0 Sport - Sold to brother \| 2004 E83 X3 xDrive3.0i - Gone \| 2011 E89 Z4 35is - Gone \| 2011 F25 X3 xDrive35i - Gone \| 2014 E89 Z4 E89 35is - Gone \| 2014 F25 X3 xDrive 30i X3 - Gone \| 2017 F83 M4 Cabriolet - Gone \| 2017 F25 X3 xDrive30i - Gone 2020 G29 Z4 M40i Misanoblau \| 2020 G01 M40i Phytonicblau Casa Suzana, vacation rental villa in Cozumel, Mexico
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