Trouble filling the car at the gas station

Bishop200 · 09-13-2009, 05:37 PM

Hi guys,
Anyone else have trouble filling their 128i?
Every time I fill up the pump immediately starts clicking to tell you that the tank is now full. I have to hold the trigger very gently to stop it doing that. I have never had a car that was difficult to fill before.

Sansnoetic · 09-13-2009, 05:38 PM

same gas station every time?

Addict...Nah Im A Junkie! · 09-13-2009, 05:50 PM

Been a problem with every bmw I've had at some stations. You can try turning the nozzle 45 degrees to the left (or try other angles if this doesn't work), or backing the nozzle out just a little before dispensing gas, or a combination of the 2.

Bishop200 · 09-13-2009, 06:36 PM

Different stations. Always Chevron, though.
Thank you, Captain, I'll try that.

Tom K. · 09-13-2009, 06:36 PM

I've only had that problem a couple of times in about 75 fill-ups. I pump as slowly as possible - but then don't use that station again.

Tom

BrokenVert · 09-13-2009, 06:48 PM

Here what I have noticed. If I hold the nozzel up while im pumping it immediatly clicks. If I dont take any of its weight and let it sit then it pumps no problem 100% of the time.

Mega Man · 09-13-2009, 06:51 PM

I haven't had this problem at any station I've been to. I just put it in, make sure it's securely in place, pump the gas and place the holder in the lock position. It fills, unlocks and clicks.

I'm sure you're doing the same, maybe it's just location?

Hind · 09-13-2009, 07:22 PM

Mine has been doing this too. weird...

Slowboy · 09-13-2009, 07:29 PM

Different pumps will give different results. I had a pump at a Chevron station that never gave me any problems. Then the pump was recertified by the state, and it immediately started doing the quick shut-off. I think they have to calibrate them to reduce emissions (in addition to certifying accuracy), and the end result for some cars is that they are too sensitive.

I just moved to another pump.

Lucky1 · 09-13-2009, 07:38 PM

Had the same problem the first time I went to the pump. Tried a couple of things. Pulled the pump out, put it back in. Not sure what fixed it but will try the suggestions posted on this thread. It was definitely weird. Haven't had a problem since.

JimD · 09-13-2009, 07:48 PM

I have had this problem but rotating the nozzle or filling more slowly has always solved it.

Jim

Artz 330 · 09-13-2009, 08:13 PM

Flip nozzle upside down.

jibaholic101 · 09-13-2009, 08:40 PM

hmmmm. never had this happen with the bimmers. happens with lambos all the time though.

1ToBeOn2Wheels · 09-13-2009, 09:09 PM

Never had this happen, either on my M3 or 135, or any vehicle I've ever had for that matter.

dragon1761 · 09-13-2009, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Bishop200

Hi guys,
Anyone else have trouble filling their 128i?
Every time I fill up the pump immediately starts clicking to tell you that the tank is now full. I have to hold the trigger very gently to stop it doing that. I have never had a car that was difficult to fill before.

its happen to me before on other cars. I think its the pump you were using. There are certain pumps that does that to any car.

128hiway · 09-14-2009, 09:53 PM

Had that happen a few times at places with funky vapor recovery nozzles that didn't sit well. Been fine at others. Seems more touchy than other cars I've had, but I'm gonna blame the pump

MOCKBA · 09-14-2009, 11:04 PM

Not this kind but another. Couldn't pull nozzle back. One time I had feeling if I pull harder, my 1 will falling apart.

touareg · 09-15-2009, 01:05 AM

Never ever happened to any other car I've filled up but it happens to my 1. The Chevron closest to my house doesn't do it, but seems like every other station I go to will. Workaround is to rotate the nozzle 45 degrees or so.

cimbali · 09-15-2009, 08:24 AM

this happens often with my 128i and it happened to the 335i loaner that I am now driving...

KeyboardRacer · 09-16-2009, 04:17 AM

yeah i've had a lot of problems with that as well. Only happens at chevrons though. I just tweak the nozzle left or right so that it's at an angle. Usually that does it for me but sometimes I'll need to switch pumps as well..

backtoreality15 · 09-16-2009, 05:26 AM

That used to happen to me. You should take it in just to make sure nothing is wrong.

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?p=5019075

Ajumepke · 09-16-2009, 10:40 AM

It happens to be me on a random basis. I get my gas mostly @ Costco gas stations. I don't know if it's the specific pump since the pump I use is mostly random.

09-13-2009, 05:37 PM	#1
Bishop200 Enlisted Member 2 Rep 48 Posts Drives: 128i 6mt, sports pkg Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Victoria, BC, Canada iTrader: (0)	Trouble filling the car at the gas station Hi guys, Anyone else have trouble filling their 128i? Every time I fill up the pump immediately starts clicking to tell you that the tank is now full. I have to hold the trigger very gently to stop it doing that. I have never had a car that was difficult to fill before.
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Sansnoetic Private First Class 111 Rep 137 Posts Drives: '09 135i Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: washington Dc iTrader: (0) Garage List m [0.00]	same gas station every time? __________________ '09 135i, Monaco Blue, Savanna Beige, AS, ZPP, ZSP, ZCW, CA, Hi Fi, USB, PDC
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09-13-2009, 05:50 PM	#3
Addict...Nah Im A Junkie! Captain 34 Rep 786 Posts Drives: 09 135i, 98 M rdstr Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	Been a problem with every bmw I've had at some stations. You can try turning the nozzle 45 degrees to the left (or try other angles if this doesn't work), or backing the nozzle out just a little before dispensing gas, or a combination of the 2. __________________ '09 135i 6MT : Space Grey/Black ette : Cold Weather Package : Sport Package : Glacier Silver Aluminum Trim : iPod and USB : Nav : HD radio : Premium hi-fi system
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09-13-2009, 06:36 PM	#4
Bishop200 Enlisted Member 2 Rep 48 Posts Drives: 128i 6mt, sports pkg Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Victoria, BC, Canada iTrader: (0)	Different stations. Always Chevron, though. Thank you, Captain, I'll try that.
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09-13-2009, 06:36 PM	#5
Tom K. Major General 124 Rep 5,627 Posts Drives: '07 328iT, '13 Boxster Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	I've only had that problem a couple of times in about 75 fill-ups. I pump as slowly as possible - but then don't use that station again. Tom
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09-13-2009, 06:48 PM	#6
BrokenVert Resident Kerbalnaut 477 Rep 10,703 Posts Drives: Topless Brute/Hybrid Boogaloo Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Fahrvergnügen/NY iTrader: (0)	Here what I have noticed. If I hold the nozzel up while im pumping it immediatly clicks. If I dont take any of its weight and let it sit then it pumps no problem 100% of the time. __________________
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09-13-2009, 06:51 PM	#7
Mega Man エアーマンが倒せない 270 Rep 2,041 Posts Drives: 2009 135i Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SoCal iTrader: (7) Garage List 2009 135i [0.00]	I haven't had this problem at any station I've been to. I just put it in, make sure it's securely in place, pump the gas and place the holder in the lock position. It fills, unlocks and clicks. I'm sure you're doing the same, maybe it's just location? __________________ 1ADDICT \| Black Shadowline Grills \| KW V2 \| CP-E Tow-Hook Plate \| CP-E Catback Exhaust \| Tow-Hook \| Evolution Racewerks Intercooler \| ER Charge Pipe \| HKS SQV IV \| ER Intercooler Shroud \| BMS Oil Catch Can \| COBB Access Port \| APEX ARC-8 \| EAS OE Performance Brake Upgrade \| SLeK Carbon Fiber Hood \|
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09-13-2009, 07:22 PM	#8
Hind ///Mmmm 78 Rep 796 Posts Drives: '09 BMW 135i Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Tampa, FL iTrader: (4) Garage List 2011 BMW 335i LCI [0.00]	Mine has been doing this too. weird... __________________ Current: E90 LCI 335i JetBlack - BMS OCC, JB4 w/ E85, ETS Charge Pipe, Vishnu Catted DP Retired:///E82 135i LeMans - 12.710 @ 108 MPH Riss Racing OCC, Shadowline Grills, Magnaflow Axle-Back, JB4, ETS FMIC, BMS DCI, BMW Perf Sideskirts, BMS 12/10 Spacers, E93 Front Sway PDC Flickr YouTube
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09-13-2009, 07:29 PM	#9
Slowboy New Member 0 Rep 14 Posts Drives: 135i Cabrio Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Smelling the roses iTrader: (0)	Different pumps will give different results. I had a pump at a Chevron station that never gave me any problems. Then the pump was recertified by the state, and it immediately started doing the quick shut-off. I think they have to calibrate them to reduce emissions (in addition to certifying accuracy), and the end result for some cars is that they are too sensitive. I just moved to another pump.
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09-13-2009, 07:38 PM	#10
Lucky1 Colonel 647 Rep 2,051 Posts Drives: '08 128i Coupe SGM 6MT Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0) Garage List 2015 Porsche 911 Ca ... [0.00] 2008 128i Coupe [0.00] 2006 Z4 M Roadster [0.00]	Had the same problem the first time I went to the pump. Tried a couple of things. Pulled the pump out, put it back in. Not sure what fixed it but will try the suggestions posted on this thread. It was definitely weird. Haven't had a problem since.
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09-13-2009, 07:48 PM	#11
JimD Brigadier General 368 Rep 3,547 Posts Drives: 128i convertible Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Lexington, SC iTrader: (0)	I have had this problem but rotating the nozzle or filling more slowly has always solved it. Jim __________________ 128i Convertible, MT, Alpine White, Black Top, Taupe Leatherette, Walnut, Sport Ordered 5/22/09, Completed 6/4/09, At Port 6/9/09, On the Georgia Highway 6/13/09, Ship Arrived Charleston 6/24/09 at 10pm, PCD 7/21/09
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09-13-2009, 08:13 PM	#12
Artz 330 Colonel 196 Rep 2,486 Posts Drives: Z4M, 335i, 135i Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Lawrenceville, NJ iTrader: (4) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	Flip nozzle upside down. __________________
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09-13-2009, 08:40 PM	#13
jibaholic101 Brigadier General 158 Rep 3,496 Posts Drives: women wild Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Charleston, SC iTrader: (0)	hmmmm. never had this happen with the bimmers. happens with lambos all the time though. __________________ some italian, german, and japanese ones; and on order more of the same
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09-13-2009, 09:09 PM	#14
1ToBeOn2Wheels Freude am Fahren 31 Rep 703 Posts Drives: B9 Audi S5 Coupe Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sierra Nevada Foothills, California iTrader: (0)	Never had this happen, either on my M3 or 135, or any vehicle I've ever had for that matter.
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09-14-2009, 09:53 PM	#16
128hiway Enlisted Member 1 Rep 30 Posts Drives: BMW 128i Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hades iTrader: (0)	Had that happen a few times at places with funky vapor recovery nozzles that didn't sit well. Been fine at others. Seems more touchy than other cars I've had, but I'm gonna blame the pump __________________ Status Totaled: BMW 128i, Alpine White, Coral Red, Grey Poplar, Premium Pkg, Premium hi-fi, HD radio, IPod. Replacement 7/6/2010: BMW 128i, manual, Alpine White, Coral Red leather, Premium Pkg, Value Pkg, Harman Kardon surround, and M-Sport Pkg!
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09-14-2009, 11:04 PM	#17
MOCKBA Captain 54 Rep 870 Posts Drives: 135 convertible Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: SFBA iTrader: (0)	Not this kind but another. Couldn't pull nozzle back. One time I had feeling if I pull harder, my 1 will falling apart. __________________ 535i/HUD Kamerton brings me true sound fidelity
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09-15-2009, 01:05 AM	#18
touareg Second Lieutenant 30 Rep 219 Posts Drives: 2017 M2 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: LA iTrader: (0)	Never ever happened to any other car I've filled up but it happens to my 1. The Chevron closest to my house doesn't do it, but seems like every other station I go to will. Workaround is to rotate the nozzle 45 degrees or so. __________________ Currently: 2017 M2 MT LBB In a previous life: 2011 Z4 sDrive35i MT \| 2011 Mk6 GTI MT \| 2008 EX35 \| 2008 Cooper S MT \| 2009 135i MT \| 2002 A4 1.8T
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09-15-2009, 08:24 AM	#19
cimbali Private 2 Rep 73 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: us iTrader: (1)	this happens often with my 128i and it happened to the 335i loaner that I am now driving...
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09-16-2009, 04:17 AM	#20
KeyboardRacer Private 13 Rep 58 Posts Drives: 2016 BMW 228i M-Sport Join Date: May 2009 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2016 BMW 228i [0.00]	yeah i've had a lot of problems with that as well. Only happens at chevrons though. I just tweak the nozzle left or right so that it's at an angle. Usually that does it for me but sometimes I'll need to switch pumps as well..
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09-16-2009, 05:26 AM	#21
backtoreality15 Captain 81 Rep 752 Posts Drives: 2019 330i Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (0)	That used to happen to me. You should take it in just to make sure nothing is wrong. http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?p=5019075 __________________ 2019 M-Sport 330i \| G20
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09-16-2009, 10:40 AM	#22
Ajumepke First Lieutenant 46 Rep 332 Posts Drives: None Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	It happens to be me on a random basis. I get my gas mostly @ Costco gas stations. I don't know if it's the specific pump since the pump I use is mostly random.
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