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Gas Pump Stops Every Few Seconds

Discussion in '5th Gen 4Runners (2010-2024)' started by 4Runner22, May 26, 2020.

  1. May 26, 2020 at 10:10 PM
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    4Runner22

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    This is getting really annoying every time I refuel the gas pump keeps stopping every few seconds. I tried playing around with the pump, like inserting side ways, upside down and also tried releasing some air from the pump by pulling it back a few inches. Sometimes it works but sometimes it doesn't.
    Anyone have the same issue? If yes do you know any tips on fixing this?
    It can't be the charcoal canister or clogged vent tube from the fuel tank. I only have 2500 miles.
     
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  2. May 27, 2020 at 7:10 AM
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    Same gas station every time or different gas stations?

    I have this problem with one gas station in particular.
     
  3. May 27, 2020 at 7:15 AM
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    I had the same problem with one station with one pump in particular. Seems pump specific.
     
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  4. May 27, 2020 at 7:20 AM
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  5. May 27, 2020 at 8:58 AM
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    I always find it to be station specific when this happens to me.
     
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  6. May 27, 2020 at 9:03 AM
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    Pull out........ a little
     
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  7. May 27, 2020 at 10:55 AM
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    I have this issue at costco for some reason but no where else.
     
  8. May 27, 2020 at 10:56 AM
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    giggity
     
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  9. May 27, 2020 at 11:23 AM
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    It could very well be a specific pump, but I want to warn everyone to NOT top your tank off. Anytime you put as much as you can in there, your filling up the filler neck. What happens when you do that is your saturating the charcoal canister, which has a bad effect on your vent system and doesn't allow the tank to fill as quickly as it should.
     
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  10. May 27, 2020 at 3:04 PM
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    this is a recurrent issue with my old Trailblazer...I replace the evap canister about every 2 years and the problem goes away. I wouldn't expect an issue like this with a newer Toyota product...not sure if yours is the same problem but might be a clue
     
  11. May 27, 2020 at 6:22 PM
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    I've only pumped at two different gas stations this is happening in both gas stations. They are both Chevron.
     
  12. May 27, 2020 at 6:30 PM
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    Could be just the GPMs are jacked at those pumps. Might be the same team that set them up. I do notice that it varies a little here and there between stations.
     
  13. May 28, 2020 at 12:22 PM
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  14. May 28, 2020 at 1:10 PM
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  15. May 28, 2020 at 5:37 PM
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    It's the pump.....there are some of those around here as well that do that. However, at others, I can squeeze 2.4 gallons into it after it kicks off, same with my tacoma.
     
  16. May 31, 2020 at 10:08 PM
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    Thanks guys. You all were right it was the pump. I tried another gas station further away from my house and this one has the newer pumps. All went smooth didn't stopped every few seconds.
     
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  17. Jun 1, 2020 at 3:26 AM
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    I have the same issue with my 2019 4Runner and my 2007 FJ. I have to trickle-feed the needy bitches, but can get about 2.5 more gallons into them by trickling the fuel into the tanks. Not gas-station specific in my case.

    And I agree that filling them to the brim can't be the best thing for them, but I always fill up when leaving for home, so the gas level drops fairly quickly. Never had any codes/issues due to this filling procedure and 2.5 gallons of extra fuel means another 40 miles of mileage.
     
  18. Jun 6, 2020 at 9:34 AM
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    mind 2019 does this but not at every gas station
     

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