Hello everyone I am pretty much new to this forum but I had this problem everytime I try to fill up my tank it keep clicking off when my gas tank is not full.Why Does The Gas Pump Keep Clicking Off When My Gas Tank Is Not Full?
Sometimes it works better and sometimes it doesn't. Does anyone know what the problem is and approximately how much it will cost to repair?Any kind of help would be greatly appreciated.

2001 CLK 55 AMG

 

I have the same "problem" I found it is really the pumps not the car. If you turn the handle of the pump upside works great. Just be carefull not to overfill.
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Welcome to mbworld.org! This issue you're having has absolutely nothing to do with your car What you're experiencing is a classic case of "I need help with this stupid gas pump!" This is rather cute than anything else. Here are a some pointers for ya:

1. Make sure the gas pump is fully inserted into the gas tank before pulling the "trigger."

2. Once you are convinced that the pump is fully inserted, double check to make sure you've selected the 91 octane grade of gas by pressing the octane pad or lifting up the lever.

3. Take a look at the gas meter, assuring that it blinked a few times before setting itself to all "zero's"

4. After all the above checks out fine, now it's ok to pull the trigger!

5. All gas pumps have a lock per se located in the back where one can lock up the trigger so that the pump will release gas without the trigger being pulled. Always try doing this and usually if you can do this then your good to go and obviously you're doing everything correct. However, if you aren't able to keep the gas flowing by "locking" the trigger to pump by itself, chances are it's probably a bad pump.

6. Lastly, if you're reading this and thinking (Like I am) this Martymar guy must think I'm an idiot and had the audacity to provide instructions on how to pump gas! then you would be correct! You asked for help so here I am Oh yeah, try these steps at different pumps and if the end result is the same meaning the pump keeps stopping, there's even a GREATER chance that it isn't the pump.....IT'S YOU!!! Goodluck and again welcome!

 

I found that once the nozzle is in the filler neck, I rotate the nozzle handle about 45 degerees to the left, start to pump and it works perfectly.

I would guess that there is some interterence or back pressure being created by the hinged plate inside the neck with certain pumps. Changing the angle of attack seem to eliminate the issue for me.

 

Thanks you so much for the help all.By the way anyone live around NYC?

 

yeah, u gotta twist the nozzle until the gas finds a better opening into the tank. I suppose it's the design of the tank entrance.

 

Not a question of an idiot here, unless I'm one too. There's something about the 208 filler neck that does not take easily to pumps. But thanks to you guys I have some new ideas of how I can spend money faster the next time I fill 'er up!

 

What i do is i only put the nozzle 1/2 - 3/4 in. Works everytime. Hope this works for you.