service engine light= gas tank problem??

soiledxdesire · May 21st, 2003, 07:52 PM

ok so my service engine light came on about a week and a half ago but my car runs fine...but the past 2 times that i have gotten gas when its filling up it gets about a 1/4 of a gallon and the pump stops like the tank is full but its not and it keeps doing this over and over so i have to keep pullin up the lever re-adjusing the lever and start again....so i have gotten gas at two different places so i know its not where i go...now has anyone ever had this problem? or know how to fix it cuz im kinda broke right now from being sued so if any one could help i would appreciate it....also is this the reason my check engine light came on ?
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himilefrontier · May 21st, 2003, 10:25 PM

The problem probably lies in the evaporative emissions control system.The tank vent goes into it and if it was blocked, it would explain the problem fueling it.

theimportscene · May 21st, 2003, 10:41 PM

i had the same problem.... my problem was a valve was stuck closed that recirculates the gas vapors... if this is the case with yours, some mechanics may tell you that you need a new gas tank... but this is a $40 part....

soiledxdesire · May 22nd, 2003, 07:13 AM

anyone know what part that is and where i can get one?? cuz im broke and i need to fix it myself so any help would be appreciated
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soiledxdesire · May 23rd, 2003, 11:29 AM

anyone anyone? i would like to try and fix this problem this weekend if possible
thanks again
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