Putting Fuel in!

[dickys3]

When I try to put fuel in, the pump is forever clicking and shutting off!

I've tried 3 different garages now and they are all doing it so I don't think its the pump!

Anyone else have this problem?

 

[The Slug]

Yes we have the same thing on our beauty, stealers said no problems, but i have noticed compared to the 8L model it doesnt do it, anyone else shed any light??

 

[Eeef]

mine doesn't do it...3dr old style grill.

I used to have this issue with an old Rover (shut it!) I had. I got around the issue in the end by putting the handle in upside down, i.e. trigger towards the sky. Not ideal but it might alleviate your frustration.

 

[synthdood]

This is a known problem, not just with the A3. I've seen it mentioned in other forums. It is easily avoided by holding the handle sideways.

 

[RobB]

I sometimes get this problem on my SB, even from empty. I don't put the nozzle in all the way for about the first 10 litres to avoid the clicking and then it sorts itself out.

 

[d3fy]

Mines OK - Lexus IS is well known for this as well, you would think they would think about it when the are designing the thing.

 

[jonnye]

yea all the time had to just press the trigger in about 75% to stop it

 

[The911SC]

Thought you soot chuckers didnt need to fill up that often so why is it a problem!!!!!...
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[johnmv55]

My original 03 model 2.0FSI was a pig to fuel, my later 05 2.0T has a totally different neck when you look into it, absolutely no problem at all, any pump, any fuel station, it clicks off once, when its full

 

[dik]

i always have to keep the nozzle out nearly half way on the s3 otherwise it clicks away merrily.

 

[h5djr]

And with these various petrol engined cars you have to fill them up so much more often than us diesel guys so it must be a real problem....... - sorry but that one is for 911SC !

 

[imported_unkle]

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And with these various petrol engined cars you have to fill them up so much more often than us diesel guys so it must be a real problem....... - sorry but that one is for 911SC !

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Today got from Leicestershire to about 50 miles from where I live via Dover on one tank, averaged about 80/100mph all the way and the DIS says average 50.1mpg...

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[The911SC]

yep, your right, but I am not complaining.... Just as well since the s4 needs refreshing every 300 miles or so....!!!!!