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#1 ·
I have a problem putting gas in my Compass. The gas nozzle shuts off if I put the gas in too fast. No matter how far in or out I put the nozzle the gas nozzle clicks off after a short time. It takes forever to put a few gallons in. We rarely fill it up...

Is it a vent problem?

Does anyone else have a similar problem?

What must I do to fix this?

Thanks!
 
#4 ·
Yes I did have that problem. Nothing to do with the gas station nozzle.

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#6 ·
Gas Tank

I don't know how far back the problem goes but the dealers have a FSB on this problem. There is an internal valve in the gas tank which does not allow proper flow.

I had that problem and brought it up to them. The solution was for a new gas tank to be installed. Yes, I also have a replaced gas tank among many other parts.
 
#7 ·
I don't know how far back the problem goes but the dealers have a FSB on this problem. There is an internal valve in the gas tank which does not allow proper flow.

I had that problem and brought it up to them. The solution was for a new gas tank to be installed. Yes, I also have a replaced gas tank among many other parts.
What is an FSB and does Chrysler pay for it?
 
#9 ·
hey guys im back on here diggin up old threads bc my wifes compass has been having the issue where it takes 20 minutes to fill the gas tank. The pump nozzle keeps clicking off, i have to hold it as far out as i can and only pump very slowly or it will click off.

It is definitely the issue with the gas tank/evap canister/ or vent hose.

seems the two most common issues are the tank or evap canister.

i can do the evap canister no problem myself but i hate to throw parts at it. just want to see who else had the issue and if it was the tank or the evap canister that solved the issue or something else

thanks
 
#10 ·
As I am the original poster on this thread I felt I should contribute. There was a small hole in the evap canister of my Compass. We took it to the dealership to fix. The mechanic said it could have been caused by backing into something. We have had no problems since.
 
#12 ·
so to update, there were two vents going into the evap canister. i took them both off to let the gas tank free vent while filling and still had the same problem.

so the evap canister is not the cause and its either the vent line/s (unlikely) or the tank itself as it was for tripplec as well (more likely)

might have to go to the dealer:mad::mad::mad:
 
#13 ·
another update, the "gascap" signal has appeared on the dash and has stayed lit for a few days now.(i have reconnected the vent lines)

there is a CEL light but it had been for something emissions related. Im going to head to autozone and have them see if there are any additional codes now and we'll go from there....
 
#14 ·
not sure if anybody is still interested but i have yet even more updates...

i took off the fuel filler neck and the flexible hose at the tank connection. i stuck a small metal tool in to feel for blockage, there was an obstruction which i think must have been the valve (the one that closes if the car flips over) i used my tool to try and pry it open more.

it was tough bc i could not physically see what i was doing i was going by feel. I ended up breaking the valve (or at least i thought)

i used my small inspection camera to verify that there was no obstruction at the fuel tank connection to the filler neck. i could see all the way into the tank and also see the fuel canister/pump. i also verified that there was no obstructions in the filler neck

now it gets fun....i go to the gas station to fill up and within 2 seconds of starting to fill the nozzle clicks off and gas actually came out of the top of my filler neck.

being that there is no obstruction in the filler neck or tank connection i must assume that it is somewhere in the vent system. Breaking the small check valve now allows gas to flow in at such a high rate that without proper venting the fuel/air bubbles come blasting back out the filler neck.

i will add i can fill the car with a five gallon container and funnel. but the high pressure of the gas pump station nozzle will not allow filling.


on we go..........
 
#15 ·
Ugh... Hope you find out what the issue is. Keep us posted! Good luck!
 
#16 ·
I've been fighting with the gas fill issue on my 2014 and FINALLY figured out what works for me. Instead of keeping the gas pump handle straight up and down while refueling I push the bottom to the LEFT (apx. the 7 o'clock position) and it doesn't "click" off.
 
#22 · (Edited)
Fuel fill problem

Hi guys...i have the same problem with my compass 2011 limited...i filled it up today and discovered that if you put the pump nozzle in as far as it will go, then RAISE THE NOZZLE UP, it fills without any issue.
During filling, i lowered the nozzle and it started to cut out again, as a lot of you have experienced...i raise it again, and all is fine.

Try this method...hope it works for you to.
 
#27 ·
I have a Compass 2010, this problem only started a couple years ago. No matter what position I hold the filler nozzle it trips off. I feed a plastic hose all the way down into the tank and felt no obstructions. I am ready to pull the tank myself, but don't know what to look for: is something plugged, broken, or worn out? I have not tried the 5 gallon can and funnel yet for "fill speed" as compared to the station filler "trip" nozzle; this is pretty frustrating but not yet worth the Dealers Quote of $700 to $1200 just to look with an "We don't know, we'll drop the tank and see" attitude. SOMETHING changed that cause a filling problem, Chrysler Engineers must have some idea?
 
#28 ·
Hi VegasPMC,

If you decide to visit your local dealership I'd be happy to follow up with them for you if needed. Just PM our page with your VIN and let me know!

Andrea
Jeep Social Care Specialist
 
#31 ·
So I’ve trolled the site looking for an answer to this finally decided to join.

2014 Jeep Compass Sport 2.4 L Automatic

I knew there were some issues when I bought it.

The tailgate light switch was bad so I disconnected it. Issue solved.

Rear wheel hubs were loud, replaced those.

Then it became difficult to fill up. Tried replacing the canister no dice. Did some research and tried blowing the vacuum lines out. That set off the CEL and two codes popped up P0171 p2066. Bad fuel sending unit side B.

New fuel pump side A you can get from $50 to $100 Side B sending unit is more expensive $150 to $200. Shopped around bought a set of used for $71 from a recycler. Took about an hour. Problem solved.
 
#32 ·
I had this issue on my 2009 compass. It would burp fuel back out of the filler neck and onto you if you put the nozzle at full blast, meaning you had to fill it very slowly. It started doing this shortly after I bought it about a year ago. Since then I've replaced the filler neck and that fixed the issue up until very recently where as soon as it reached below 40 degrees, I started to have the issue of the nozzle shutting off immediately as soon as I start fueling. Im not sure what could be causing the fueling system to start doing this. Does anyone have any ideas?
 
#34 ·
I have a problem putting gas in my Compass. The gas nozzle shuts off if I put the gas in too fast. No matter how far in or out I put the nozzle the gas nozzle clicks off after a short time. It takes forever to put a few gallons in. We rarely fill it up...

Is it a vent problem?

Does anyone else have a similar problem?

What must I do to fix this?

Thanks!

It's the vent most likely

 
#35 ·
I found a fix for the fuel filling issue that plagued me everytime I stopped for gas. I've tried a funnel. I've tried pulling the handle out most of the way and taking my time. But what works without fail, is to insert the fuel handle all the way in and turn the handle to exactly to the 3'oclock position and she fills up every single time. Hope it works for all of you.
 
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