2008 G35 sedan - Fuel shutter valve problem?

[jasonmolinari]

Hey everybody, I've had my 08 G35 for a week now. Filled it up twice. Once no problem, the other only filled to 3/4 tank before the gas pump shut off. Drove it 1 mile to another station, and it filled up all the way no problem.

I'm concerned that the 08 still haven't had the fuel shutter valve problem fixed that was a TSB for 03-06 cars.

Anyone else in an 08 have this problem? Or did i just happen to go to a gas station that caused the problem?

thanksjason

[telcoman]

Hey everybody, I've had my 08 G35 for a week now. Filled it up twice. Once no problem, the other only filled to 3/4 tank before the gas pump shut off. Drove it 1 mile to another station, and it filled up all the way no problem.

I'm concerned that the 08 still haven't had the fuel shutter valve problem fixed that was a TSB for 03-06 cars.

Anyone else in an 08 have this problem? Or did i just happen to go to a gas station that caused the problem?

thanksjason

Welcome to NICO

Take it right back to the dealer to report the problem! Let them fill your tank while you watch

[G_whizz]

Welcome to NICO

Take it right back to the dealer to report the problem! Let them fill your tank while you watch

And welcome to NICO!!

[jasonmolinari]

I'm going to report it to the dealer, but with my luck they'll fill it and it won't have the same problem.I need to fill up today, so i'll see if it does it again.

Oh yeah, thanks for the welcome!

[av8or]

that problem came up on my 2004... all i did was clean the fuel level sensor unit with a q-tip (there is an access point on your rear seat )... took me 20 mins... everything is fine now... but since your car is fairly new, just take it to the dealer... this info is for those who are interested in making the repair themselves...

[rn79870]

I've got an 08 and mine has no problem getting all the fuel it can and then some. I use the mid or low setting when I fill it though, never the high.

[telcoman]

Hey everybody, I've had my 08 G35 for a week now. Filled it up twice. Once no problem, the other only filled to 3/4 tank before the gas pump shut off. Drove it 1 mile to another station, and it filled up all the way no problem.

I'm concerned that the 08 still haven't had the fuel shutter valve problem fixed that was a TSB for 03-06 cars.

Anyone else in an 08 have this problem? Or did i just happen to go to a gas station that caused the problem?

thanksjason

jasonmolinari

In rereading your post, after the pump shut off with 3/4 of a tank, did you try to add more gas or did you just drive to another station?Often a pump will shutoff because of air trapped in the tank and you just need to restart the pump?I usually wait until I see my gauge pass the 3/4 mark on its way to Full and stand near the pump to wait for the automatic shutoff. I then add 1/2 gal or so to round off the dollar value. I always fill in the early morning on my way to work so even if the gas is up to the filler pipe it is rapidly used to allow for any gas expansion in the tank.

Telcoman

[jasonmolinari]

I did try to continue filling...even waiting a few minutes, going inside and re-trying...nothing..wouldn't let me fill any more. Drove to another station, and it filled no problem.I also had no problem filling at Costco last week...which is why i wonder if maybe it was just a pump that was pumping too fast or soemthing like that.

jason

[Sentientbydesign]

Welcome to NICO.

My 05 gives me that problem every once in a blue moon. I haven't complained about it yet, but I should.

Hey Sean,

Is your signature big enough?

[G_whizz]

Nope... still have a few things to add in... what's already in there is very very important...

[Raylo]

The only problem I have is that I use to much of it!!!

[Sentientbydesign]

Nope... still have a few things to add in... what's already in there is very very important...

Even the 2 blank spaces after the kitty boi? I'm just ya.

[jasonmolinari]

Filled up yesterday at another gas station, and no problem.I wonder ifit has to do with how fast a pump pumps (too fast and it tricks the shutter valve).

I also wonder if i should call the dealer and tell them, or ssee if the problem repeats...

[G_whizz]

Actually... by the time you read this...kitty boy will be gone. The humour has now worn off..

[Tampa G35 Sedan 6MT]

Take it to the dealer and have them check it out.. But like talcoman said... do it on E so that you can get a free tank out of the deal

DJ

[johnparkyourcar]

that problem came up on my 2004... all i did was clean the fuel level sensor unit with a q-tip (there is an access point on your rear seat )... took me 20 mins... everything is fine now... but since your car is fairly new, just take it to the dealer... this info is for those who are interested in making the repair themselves...

How would I go about finding this fuel level sensor? My car is out of warranty

[av8or]

How would I go about finding this fuel level sensor? My car is out of warranty

http://www.nicoclub.com/FSM/G35/Coupe/2003/fl.pdf

just a heads-up... removing the rear botton seat is a PITA... everything else is easy... my advice is to start with the right floater side (the one that doesn't have the fuel pump... yes..you have 2 floaters to clean )... 6 screws and you can take the whole thing out..you'd know what to clean from there when you see it... as for the other floater with the fuel pump, don't even attempt to take it out... too many tubes... just lift it as far as it would go and clean the sensors... both sensors before i cleaned it where covered with black soot, reason why you get the erroneous reading on your gauge... good luck...

[G35Winter]

that problem came up on my 2004... all i did was clean the fuel level sensor unit with a q-tip (there is an access point on your rear seat )... took me 20 mins... everything is fine now... but since your car is fairly new, just take it to the dealer... this info is for those who are interested in making the repair themselves...

hi there,
I have a 04 coupe too and yes, the fuel level drove me nut. you said clean the sensor with a q-tip, what is a q-tip? sorry, I am not a car mechanic but try to fix some problems without cost an arm and a leg @ dealer. thanks