Woodster

If I disconnect battery, what all do I lose?

does anyone have a diagram of the fuel filler neck to see how I can open this silly stop valve?
I understand it is about 12" down the neck.
A last resort is to go on top of the gas tank and unscrew large plastic cap and put the
F**^)()U(*^*(^)(ing gas in there!!
I have (2) car events this weekend and I am going regardless!

Marty K

99firehawk

did u check the fuse for power? can u hear the flaper click, can you hear the valve click

Woodster

I changed the fuse and pushed a long aluminum rod down the filler neck (per Todd's
instruction), and now it fills up normally???? One final note,
of course one can break the wax seal and carefully fill it up from underneath the front
bonnet. So as it turns out there is no need to be stranded, just let "tool time
mechanics" overide the assinine "roller valve"!!
The good news is, I get to go chase some Vipers tomorrow night,
I am certain they will love my license plates (which may be slightly premature!)

99firehawk

ive neevr tried but i dont think you caould open the orvr valve with a long rod. and if you did manage it shouldnt stay open once the rod is removed. chances are the fuse was bad or had a poor contact.

DHI

Useful old post resurrection...

After winter storage, I found myself not being able to fill normally as gas would literally spew out of the fuel filler port every time i went more than 5% on the fuel dispenser. A smelly mess for sure.

I came home with this concern and found this thread. I took a clean garden hose ran it in and out of fuel filler port a few times expecting to snag a clog or valve or something and never felt anything even with 2ft worth of hose.

Then all of a sudden as I was preparing for another round of "chimney sweeping" the fuel filler neck, I heard "THE CLICK" that some of the threads were referring to but as a new owner never heard before. For those needing to understand the click... The venting solenoid clicks shortly after and in response to he little metal fuel filler flap in the fuel filler being pushed open by the fuel dispenser spiggot and is not contingent on any amount of of hose length being introduced into the neck.

In my case, I think the fuel vent solenoid or valve was lazy or slightly stuck from the long winter hibernation, which seems to add proof to the rational that these cars are meant to be used regularly to be happy.

Carefree

Thiswas recently mentioned in the 996 GT3 forum and I will have to say, it is a PITA when you drive away from a pump thinking you have a fuel.

Post up what / if any additional findings you have.

gooseNSJ4

My apologies for the intrusion, and being a bit cynical, but during your misfortune did you ever considered bringing the car to Porsche Dealership for repair. Maybe, it's just me but it would have been my first place to start. No one, should really mess with Fuel and its related problems. No offense!

Shadetree930

It happened to me today. On my way to work, 40 miles from home and not enough gas to make it back home. Not having had the advantage of reading this thread at that moment, I figured this was going to be a bad day. When I got to the office and search pulled up these threads, I at least had an idea of what I was up against.


Went out to the parking lot and pulled E6... looked good. Swapped it with a spare fuse and crossed my fingers. Filled up on the way home just like normal.


When I got home, I put a multi-meter on the original fuse. Checked out good.


Great! Now every time I go to fill up, it will be like pulling the lever on a slot machine. Maybe I will get myself a coat hanger pre-cut and store it in the frunk. Just in case I come up lemons.

jbossolo

Happened to me once, years ago, on a long trip, around 1 AM, wearing a short-sleeved t-shirt in rare low-30's degree weather in central TX. Murphy's Law is a bitch. Took over 2 hours to fill the tank, a few ounces at a time. Drove car to the nearest dealership (200 miles), left it there and drove a rental back. No more issues after the fix.

Tuxiemama

Mine does this every refuel but I can get a few gallons in

I jam a long plastic neck funnel in and pump gas into that and jam a towel over it... I get hit with ethanol every refuel... my battery was dying so mine may have been electrical related

autobonrun

Have you tried flipping the nozzle upside down so the trigger is on top? This is how I've had to fill up my SC for 30 years to keep it from constantly tripping. Just something you can try if you haven't.

Tuxiemama

yes I try upside, sideways.... every which way but loose

Chris996

Fuel vent valve.

I had the same issue. Not able to add fuel. I think this is what I replaced.
Bleeder Valve: 99620114301

ReidN

Yep that's what it is..

Tuxiemama

Thx will look at it today as I have time