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Refueling issues - F12

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  1. cwall

    cwall Karting

    Apr 10, 2011
    75
    Hi,

    Sometimes when I try and refuel the station's pump won't activate. About half the time, if I try and retract the vapor sleeve on the pump this will solve the problem. Other times, not. Have had this issue in California and Nevada, so far.

    Any ideas on what is going on?


    Thanks,

    cw
     
  2. Natkingcolebasket69

    Natkingcolebasket69 F1 World Champ

    It’s just how it is for everyone those are Italians cars. The us pump are not always made for them. Happens on my FF all the time.


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  3. DaveMc

    DaveMc Formula Junior

    Nov 29, 2012
    379
    Palm Coast, Florida
    Never happened to me in Florida
     
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  4. FerRrari

    FerRrari Formula 3

    Jan 11, 2009
    1,169
    WA
    Full Name:
    Fernando
    I went to Chevron last night and they had some new pumps that wouldn’t activate with the FF. I tried multiple times in every possible angle. Anyone figured out what the magic trick is? The old school pump at the Shell had no issues.
     
  5. Cavallino Nero Rampante

    Rossa Subscribed

    Aug 16, 2018
    140
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    ST
    Pulling back on the retractable sleeve and holding it in the retracted position always works for me.
     
  6. papou

    papou Formula 3
    Silver Subscribed

    May 18, 2012
    1,567
    plantation Fla
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    daniel ross
    Happens all the time at Costco.
     
  7. rob5819

    rob5819 Formula Junior

    Dec 12, 2017
    815
    San Diego
    Full Name:
    Rob Barry
    I have this problem all the time in CA with the vapor guard pumps filling my 458 Spider. I use two hands and pull down the neck of the guard. I've read a lot of discussion on this and someone recommended using https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07L35KRF2/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_1?smid=A3EV3JST2V1VFJ&psc=1 to help pull back the vapor guard. I had one ordered, but got lost in the mail. Re-ordering.
     
  8. SVCalifornia

    SVCalifornia Formula 3
    Rossa Subscribed

    Mar 28, 2011
    2,447
    Silicon Valley
    Full Name:
    Keith
    I use those and they solve the problem!

    A bit of a pain but...

    I have noticed the Roma solved this problem...

    SV
     
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  9. rob5819

    rob5819 Formula Junior

    Dec 12, 2017
    815
    San Diego
    Full Name:
    Rob Barry
    If you posted about it that is probably where I got it from. i bookmarked it a while ago and finally got around to ordering one. I hate the vapor guards in CA. I struggle to get a full tank of gas in any of my cars (BMW, Mini, Maserati, Ferrari). I took my wife's Gran Turismo Convertible in today and the pump cut off 11 times for me to get ten gallons. If Amazon/USPS ever delivers the grommet to me I'm going to try it on each car.
     

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