2001 A4 Fueling problems

Hi Everyone,

New here... I did a search before asking but didn't find any results.

I'm having a problem refueling my newly purchased 2001 A4. The hold
open latch on the pump doesn't work at all, it continues to shut off.
If I try pumping manually I have to go at a snail's pace to get the
tank to fill without shutting off the pump. I've only successfully
filled my tank once so far and even then I don't think it got totally
filled and it took me nearly 15 minutes to do that! It's COLD here and
I hate the thought of taking that much time each time I need to fill
up.

I've tried different stations (as someone suggested to me) and nothing
seems to help. Any idea what's wrong?

On 13 Feb 2006 06:38:32 -0800, wrote:

> Hi Everyone,
>
> New here... I did a search before asking but didn't find any results.
>
> I'm having a problem refueling my newly purchased 2001 A4. The hold
> open latch on the pump doesn't work at all, it continues to shut off.
> If I try pumping manually I have to go at a snail's pace to get the
> tank to fill without shutting off the pump. I've only successfully
> filled my tank once so far and even then I don't think it got totally
> filled and it took me nearly 15 minutes to do that! It's COLD here and
> I hate the thought of taking that much time each time I need to fill
> up.
>
> I've tried different stations (as someone suggested to me) and nothing
> seems to help. Any idea what's wrong?

Try rotating the nozzle and see if that helps. However, it does sound as
though there is some obstruction or kink in the pipe between the inlet and
the tank, which is slowing down the flow.

Go back to the dealer and complain about it -- and be persistent!

Hi Info,
It sounds like the fuel tank vent is clogged. I believe that the tank vents
through a charcoal canister to minimize emissions, although you'd have to
verify this with some of the A4 folks.....
Cheers!
Steve Sears
1987 Audi 5kTQ
1980 Audi 5k
1962 and '64 Auto Union DKW Junior deLuxes
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> wrote in message
oups.com...
> Hi Everyone,
>
> New here... I did a search before asking but didn't find any results.
>
> I'm having a problem refueling my newly purchased 2001 A4. The hold
> open latch on the pump doesn't work at all, it continues to shut off.
> If I try pumping manually I have to go at a snail's pace to get the
> tank to fill without shutting off the pump. I've only successfully
> filled my tank once so far and even then I don't think it got totally
> filled and it took me nearly 15 minutes to do that! It's COLD here and
> I hate the thought of taking that much time each time I need to fill
> up.
>
> I've tried different stations (as someone suggested to me) and nothing
> seems to help. Any idea what's wrong?
>

Thanks folks. I finally found some info on the problem and will do
some testing around the charcoal canister. Hopefully that's all it is
because the other option is not a pretty one that involves replacing
the gas tank. The dealer is not an option as I bought it used with no
warranty (at least not a warranty that covers this kind of problem).

Hi!

I also had that problem with a 2003 A4.
I found out that if I didn't put the nozzle all the way in so the angle
became more horizontal the latch would hold.

There was certainly a technique that I had to learn but when that was found
I never experienced the problem again.

Good luck!


> wrote in message
oups.com...
> Hi Everyone,
>
> New here... I did a search before asking but didn't find any results.
>
> I'm having a problem refueling my newly purchased 2001 A4. The hold
> open latch on the pump doesn't work at all, it continues to shut off.
> If I try pumping manually I have to go at a snail's pace to get the
> tank to fill without shutting off the pump. I've only successfully
> filled my tank once so far and even then I don't think it got totally
> filled and it took me nearly 15 minutes to do that! It's COLD here and
> I hate the thought of taking that much time each time I need to fill
> up.
>
> I've tried different stations (as someone suggested to me) and nothing
> seems to help. Any idea what's wrong?
>