Filling up is slow...

[Neelym90]

So I recently bought a 2000 a4, Whooo!

I love the car, but one of the few problems is that at the pump, I am unable to automatically fill it up. Whenever I press the lever to auto fill, the nozzle shuts off and makes me repress it. If I force the gasoline into my tank, it will overflow and spill down the side of my car. Then I need to wipeeee it down in 20 degree weather. I'm making sure I have the nozzle all the way in the car, I've filled up cars and know how to do properly do so lol.

I'm wondering if anyone knows what the problem is, and or how to fix it...Thanks in advance guys and gals, if anything is unclear let me know and I will explain better

[biketsai]

You might have a bad charcol filter.

[J Ozzie]

same prob up hurr in canada. i go to fill up the car and it clunks every time... but only at some pumps so im guessin its the sniffer on them pumps..

[itsjeo]

do you guys lock your car while filling up?

[J Ozzie]

no..

[itsjeo]

hmm.. i locked the car once before i filled up and it was damn impossible. I started to get pissed off but when i unlocked the car it started working again. O_o

[oneohone]

Its the charcoal filter. Get a new one. I had the same problem, I replaced it with a used one and have no problems filling up anymore.

[h4robkr123]

Mine does the exact same thing if I push the nozzle in too far. Try pulling it back out a little bit and you should be fine.

[Neelym90]

thanks for all the tips guys, I'm loving the support from the forums.

[Oricle]

Does it to me too. When I'm up in WA or a different state I typically flip the nozzle upside down. Always works.

[Neelym90]

Is this the charcoal filter? It's all I'm coming across when searching to buy one, thanks.

http://www.audiworld.com/tech/misc36.shtml
http://www.germanfilters.com/2000-au...o-p-43922.html

[InTTruder]

Is this the charcoal filter? It's all I'm coming across when searching to buy one, thanks.

http://www.audiworld.com/tech/misc36.shtml
http://www.germanfilters.com/2000-au...o-p-43922.html

NO-
That is the cabin air filter.

[Neelym90]

thanks intruder, i'll keep searching

[B5A4Kevin]

the charcoal canister is part of the evap system. it absorbs fuel vapor from the tank and then is released to burn in the engine by the n80 valve which is located near the air filter. the charcoal canister can get saturated with liquid fuel if the tank is overfilled. this will cause the canister to fail and build up excess fuel vapor in the tank and filler neck, thus stopping the pump. it is a very common problem for the b7 2.0t's when they first came out but they may have updated the system since then. i know for a fact the charcoal canister on the b7s is on the underside of the spare tire compartment (underneath the car). iirc, the b5's are in the same location. look for a cover panel with 3 nuts on it. there should be 2 large hoses going to it. remove it and see if raw fuel pours out. or, unplug the larger of the 2 hoses, and start to refill the vehicle. it should not stop. then reconnect the hose and try to refill it. this time it should stop numerous times if it is saturated or faulty. hope this helps. merry christmas

[Neelym90]

Thanks a bunch everyone, thanks for the specific details Kevin. Have a Merry Christmas!

[a418ts]

hey guys, i'm fairly new to this forum stuff
and I too have a problem with it filling up slow,
like if i let the nozzle stay in for a second or two it'll just stop filling i have to get it in a right spot and hold it down lol
idk if its just the pump entrance or if its the charcoal canister you guys are talking about..

is there any way you guys can help me find a link to get one of these canisters ?

thank you

[B5A4Kevin]

ebay charcoal canister (s4) i believe this is universal for all b5's but not a guarantee. check with your local dealership parts dept for part number.