Register FAQ Members List Calendar Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read   Cars Lounge > Cars Lounge > Fiat filling up fueltank Punto MK1 User Name Remember Me? Password   Thread Tools Search this Thread Display Modes   #1   09-21-2006, 11:28 AM EnTee Junior Member   Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 9 filling up fueltank Punto MK1 We have a problem with filling up the fueltank of our Punto MK1. The problem is this: when you put the tankpistol in the opening of the fillingtube of the fueltank and you pull the trigger, the fuel starts flowing, but then the automatic shut off gets in, as if the fueltank was full. It isn't, and everytime you pull the trigger again it shuts off again. The only solution is that you have to pull the trigger for about 10 to 25 % of its capacity, than it works. But than you get a cramped hand. Is there anybody who has the same problem as we (my wife and i) have with filling up the fueltank. And yes; what is the solution? greetings Nico EnTee View Public Profile Find all posts by EnTee Add EnTee to Your Buddy List   #2   09-21-2006, 10:54 PM Dan Junior Member   Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 9 filling up fueltank Punto MK1 "EnTee" <ikligop@pegapen.com> wrote in message news:4512e7da$0$17506$9a622dc7@news.kpnplanet.nl.. . Quote: We have a problem with filling up the fueltank of our Punto MK1. The problem is this: when you put the tankpistol in the opening of the fillingtube of the fueltank and you pull the trigger, the fuel starts flowing, but then the automatic shut off gets in, as if the fueltank was full. It isn't, and everytime you pull the trigger again it shuts off again. The only solution is that you have to pull the trigger for about 10 to 25 % of its capacity, than it works. But than you get a cramped hand. Is there anybody who has the same problem as we (my wife and i) have with filling up the fueltank. And yes; what is the solution? greetings Nico I find slightly inverting the nozzle helps a little. Other than that, I go to Morrisons where it seems their pumps operate much better with the punto's odd filler arrangement. Dan View Public Profile Find all posts by Dan Add Dan to Your Buddy List   #3   09-21-2006, 10:59 PM Paul Halliday Junior Member   Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 736 filling up fueltank Punto MK1 in article 4512e7da$0$17506$9a622dc7@news.kpnplanet.nl, EnTee at ikligop@pegapen.com wrote on 21/09/2006 20:28: Quote: We have a problem with filling up the fueltank of our Punto MK1. The problem is this: when you put the tankpistol in the opening of the fillingtube of the fueltank and you pull the trigger, the fuel starts flowing, but then the automatic shut off gets in, as if the fueltank was full. It isn't, and everytime you pull the trigger again it shuts off again. The only solution is that you have to pull the trigger for about 10 to 25 % of its capacity, than it works. But than you get a cramped hand. Is there anybody who has the same problem as we (my wife and i) have with filling up the fueltank. And yes; what is the solution? Hi Nico ... Yes, we find filling our MK1 Punto Sporting a little difficult at times. I found the same issue on our previous Seicento, too. The nozzle can actually go too far in, IMO. Insert only the very first part of the nozzle (the first 2", or so), which seems a little loose, but it's fine. Also, "clock" the nozzle, so the the handle is at the 7 o'clock position. Fill away ... HTH, Paul 1999 Fiat Punto Sporting 16V (Mk1) .... and some SAABs http://saab.go.dyndns.org Paul Halliday View Public Profile Find all posts by Paul Halliday Add Paul Halliday to Your Buddy List   #4   09-22-2006, 12:26 AM Mike Junior Member   Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 6 filling up fueltank Punto MK1 EnTee wrote: Quote: We have a problem with filling up the fueltank of our Punto MK1. The problem is this: when you put the tankpistol in the opening of the fillingtube of the fueltank and you pull the trigger, the fuel starts flowing, but then the automatic shut off gets in, as if the fueltank was full. It isn't, and everytime you pull the trigger again it shuts off again. The only solution is that you have to pull the trigger for about 10 to 25 % of its capacity, than it works. But than you get a cramped hand. Is there anybody who has the same problem as we (my wife and i) have with filling up the fueltank. And yes; what is the solution? greetings Nico There is some kind of red insert in the filling pipe entrance which makes filling my diesel stilo awkward. Depending on the pump it can take about 4 mins to put in 5 gallons of diesel. The not sure what the red insert is for, possibly anti siphon? It seems to cause the diesel to foam cutting off the pump unless i fill up slowly and hold the nozzle at the right angle. I was tempted to remove the insert somehow but the wife normally fills up so never bothered. Has anyone removed there's? Mike Mike View Public Profile Find all posts by Mike Add Mike to Your Buddy List   #5   09-23-2006, 10:32 AM Nick Bailey ///// Junior Member   Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 137 filling up fueltank Punto MK1 Something to definately check is this: Inside the rear wheel arch, tank filler side, check the pipes (1 main filler tube and two smaller tubes) for damage caused by the wheel/tyre rubbing them. This happened on our Punto HGT and the normal Punto tricky filling problems became unmanagable till I found the damed hose. What happens is that the two smaller stiff thermo plastic pipes over time easy their way into the wheel are due to inadequate retraining to the main filler tube. Nick ///// Nick Bailey ///// View Public Profile Find all posts by Nick Bailey ///// Add Nick Bailey ///// to Your Buddy List   #6   09-23-2006, 12:35 PM EnTee Junior Member   Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 9 filling up fueltank Punto MK1 Paul, my Punto is also a 1998 Sporting 16V (Mk1) and indeed, turning the handle slightly to the right or left sometimes helps. It depends at witch petrolstation you fill up. But still it's difficult every time we fill up. greetings Nico "Paul Halliday" <pjgh@blueyonder.co.uk> schreef in bericht news:C139484A.54D1%pjgh@blueyonder.co.uk... Quote: in article 4512e7da$0$17506$9a622dc7@news.kpnplanet.nl, EnTee at ikligop@pegapen.com wrote on 21/09/2006 20:28: Quote: We have a problem with filling up the fueltank of our Punto MK1. The problem is this: when you put the tankpistol in the opening of the fillingtube of the fueltank and you pull the trigger, the fuel starts flowing, but then the automatic shut off gets in, as if the fueltank was full. It isn't, and everytime you pull the trigger again it shuts off again. The only solution is that you have to pull the trigger for about 10 to 25 % of its capacity, than it works. But than you get a cramped hand. Is there anybody who has the same problem as we (my wife and i) have with filling up the fueltank. And yes; what is the solution? Hi Nico ... Yes, we find filling our MK1 Punto Sporting a little difficult at times. I found the same issue on our previous Seicento, too. The nozzle can actually go too far in, IMO. Insert only the very first part of the nozzle (the first 2", or so), which seems a little loose, but it's fine. Also, "clock" the nozzle, so the the handle is at the 7 o'clock position. Fill away ... HTH, Paul 1999 Fiat Punto Sporting 16V (Mk1) ... and some SAABs http://saab.go.dyndns.org EnTee View Public Profile Find all posts by EnTee Add EnTee to Your Buddy List   #7   09-23-2006, 12:59 PM E-Cie Junior Member   Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 81 filling up fueltank Punto MK1 "EnTee" <ikligop@pegapen.com> schreef in bericht news:4512e7da$0$17506$9a622dc7@news.kpnplanet.nl.. . Quote: We have a problem with filling up the fueltank of our Punto MK1. The problem is this: when you put the tankpistol in the opening of the fillingtube of the fueltank and you pull the trigger, the fuel starts flowing, but then the automatic shut off gets in, as if the fueltank was full. It isn't, and everytime you pull the trigger again it shuts off again. The only solution is that you have to pull the trigger for about 10 to 25 % of its capacity, than it works. But than you get a cramped hand. Is there anybody who has the same problem as we (my wife and i) have with filling up the fueltank. And yes; what is the solution? greetings Nico I have to agree with Nico on this. Our MK1 also had this problem (and our MK2 doesn't show any improvement either). But I've found out that when, at a fuelstation, our car is not 100% horizontal parked but tilting a little bit to the left (to the opposite side of the fillingopening so to speak) filling up is a lot easier and faster this way. This worked for the Mk1 as well as the MK2. I don't have an explanation for this little 'fenomenon', though. Maybe worth a try. Ciao, E-Cie. E-Cie View Public Profile Find all posts by E-Cie Add E-Cie to Your Buddy List   #8   09-24-2006, 07:04 AM EnTee Junior Member   Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 9 filling up fueltank Punto MK1 It's worth a try. Ajeto, buur gr Nico "E-Cie" <WUFX@shutup.au> schreef in bericht news:4515ac22$0$25411$ba620dc5@nova.planet.nl... Quote: "EnTee" <ikligop@pegapen.com> schreef in bericht news:4512e7da$0$17506$9a622dc7@news.kpnplanet.nl.. . Quote: We have a problem with filling up the fueltank of our Punto MK1. The problem is this: when you put the tankpistol in the opening of the fillingtube of the fueltank and you pull the trigger, the fuel starts flowing, but then the automatic shut off gets in, as if the fueltank was full. It isn't, and everytime you pull the trigger again it shuts off again. The only solution is that you have to pull the trigger for about 10 to 25 % of its capacity, than it works. But than you get a cramped hand. Is there anybody who has the same problem as we (my wife and i) have with filling up the fueltank. And yes; what is the solution? greetings Nico I have to agree with Nico on this. Our MK1 also had this problem (and our MK2 doesn't show any improvement either). But I've found out that when, at a fuelstation, our car is not 100% horizontal parked but tilting a little bit to the left (to the opposite side of the fillingopening so to speak) filling up is a lot easier and faster this way. This worked for the Mk1 as well as the MK2. I don't have an explanation for this little 'fenomenon', though. Maybe worth a try. Ciao, E-Cie. EnTee View Public Profile Find all posts by EnTee Add EnTee to Your Buddy List   #9   09-24-2006, 01:07 PM E-Cie Junior Member   Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 81 filling up fueltank Punto MK1 "EnTee" <ikligop@pegapen.com> schreef in bericht news:45169e7c$0$30496$9a622dc7@news.kpnplanet.nl.. . Quote: It's worth a try. Ajeto, buur gr Nico "E-Cie" <WUFX@shutup.au> schreef in bericht news:4515ac22$0$25411$ba620dc5@nova.planet.nl... Quote: "EnTee" <ikligop@pegapen.com> schreef in bericht news:4512e7da$0$17506$9a622dc7@news.kpnplanet.nl.. . Quote: We have a problem with filling up the fueltank of our Punto MK1. The problem is this: when you put the tankpistol in the opening of the fillingtube of the fueltank and you pull the trigger, the fuel starts flowing, but then the automatic shut off gets in, as if the fueltank was full. It isn't, and everytime you pull the trigger again it shuts off again. The only solution is that you have to pull the trigger for about 10 to 25 % of its capacity, than it works. But than you get a cramped hand. Is there anybody who has the same problem as we (my wife and i) have with filling up the fueltank. And yes; what is the solution? greetings Nico I have to agree with Nico on this. Our MK1 also had this problem (and our MK2 doesn't show any improvement either). But I've found out that when, at a fuelstation, our car is not 100% horizontal parked but tilting a little bit to the left (to the opposite side of the fillingopening so to speak) filling up is a lot easier and faster this way. This worked for the Mk1 as well as the MK2. I don't have an explanation for this little 'fenomenon', though. Maybe worth a try. Ciao, E-Cie. .... en voormekaar! Ciao, buur! 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