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UCFJWH · 03-05-2013, 10:22 AM

I seem to keep having issues during refueling where the handle clicks off as if the tank is full. during a 3/4 tank fill up it will click off at least 15 times and I have to keep restarting it. The thought of just putting the little latch on is impossible because it will not go more than 2 gallons without clicking off.

Am I the only one experiencing this?

M6Doc · 03-05-2013, 12:59 PM

Same thing happens to me all of the time. Sounds like an issue that a lot of people are experiencing, and not just M6 owners. Didn't get much help after taking mine to the dealership.

jettie1767 · 03-05-2013, 04:32 PM

Dealership will tell you that it is a problem with the gas pump. I tried.

M_Power_Fan · 03-05-2013, 05:39 PM

i have the same with wife's Audi Q7 V8 and my BMW 120d. Pulling the handle out just a little always helps for me...

hightech in the year 2013...

Spencer25 · 03-10-2013, 07:16 PM

I'm having the same problem with my 2013 M6. It gets really annoying clicking the pumping and off. How do you think BMW can fix this?

xDrive35i · 03-10-2013, 10:21 PM

It happens with a lot of cars. The pumps have vacuum pressure sensors that can detect when the placement of the pump is creating suction. If this happens, lifting the pump out slightly will allow you to continue fueling.

southern6er22 · 03-10-2013, 11:30 PM

I've found that it only happens with certain pumps - to both my F13 650xi and Denali. I just use certain pumps at my usual stations and I don't run into the problem. This is a pretty widespread problem - several threads about it in the F12/13 6er forum alone.

DASF13 · 03-11-2013, 02:06 PM

I have had the same issue with my M6 and have found somewhat of a solution that you are going to need to play around with in order to get it to work properly.

When I first had this problem I realized that when you insert the pump into the vehicle, you initially get a certain amount of suction, however, even the slightest movement of the handle, or loss of suction, the sensor kicks in and stops the flow of gasoline.

In order to stop this from happening you have to play around with the angle that you insert the pump into your car, and provide a little bit of support with your hand on the underside of the handle.

My vehicle is currently in for service right now, when I get it back I will try and get some pictures of what I am talking about as this might seem confusing to some.

UCFJWH · 03-11-2013, 02:29 PM

Thanks DAS. I have also noticed that if I hold the nozzle against the top of the port, it works a little better.

RussianVodka · 03-12-2013, 05:23 PM

Having the same issue with my 650i GC

jettie1767 · 03-13-2013, 12:50 PM

If you frequent the same gas stations, just avoid the pumps that cause this problem. You will waste your time bringing it to the dealer as they will only tell you it's a gas pump problem.

southern6er22 · 03-13-2013, 02:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jettie1767

If you frequent the same gas stations, just avoid the pumps that cause this problem. You will waste your time bringing it to the dealer as they will only tell you it's a gas pump problem.

+1.

03-05-2013, 10:22 AM	#1
UCFJWH New Member Drives: Audi S5 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 28 iTrader: (0)	Refueling I seem to keep having issues during refueling where the handle clicks off as if the tank is full. during a 3/4 tank fill up it will click off at least 15 times and I have to keep restarting it. The thought of just putting the little latch on is impossible because it will not go more than 2 gallons without clicking off. Am I the only one experiencing this?
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xDrive35i Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 2011 X3 35i Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,503 iTrader: (0)	It happens with a lot of cars. The pumps have vacuum pressure sensors that can detect when the placement of the pump is creating suction. If this happens, lifting the pump out slightly will allow you to continue fueling. __________________ 2001 Audi A6 Allroad 2.7T (C5); 2005 Audi A6 4.2 Quattro (C6); 2005 BMW X5 4.4i (E53); 2008 BMW 535xi Sports Wagon (E61); 2011 BMW X3 xDrive35i (F25); 2009 Audi A4 3.2 Quattro Prestige (B8)

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southern6er22 Southern6er22 Drives: 2012 650i xDrive M Sport Coupe Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Alabama Posts: 726 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 BMW 650i xDrive [0.00]	I've found that it only happens with certain pumps - to both my F13 650xi and Denali. I just use certain pumps at my usual stations and I don't run into the problem. This is a pretty widespread problem - several threads about it in the F12/13 6er forum alone. __________________ http://www.youtube.com/user/Southern6er22 http://southern6er22.blogspot.com/

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03-05-2013, 12:59 PM	#2
M6Doc Registered Drives: 2013 M6 coupe Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: L.A. Posts: 1 iTrader: (0)	Same thing happens to me all of the time. Sounds like an issue that a lot of people are experiencing, and not just M6 owners. Didn't get much help after taking mine to the dealership.

03-05-2013, 04:32 PM	#3
jettie1767 Second Lieutenant Drives: '12 M6 Vert - San Marino Blue Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Colts Neck, NJ Posts: 297 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 Range Rover Sp ... [0.00] 2012 BMW M6 [0.50] 2013 BMW X3 [0.00]	Dealership will tell you that it is a problem with the gas pump. I tried.

03-05-2013, 05:39 PM	#4
M_Power_Fan Private Drives: the Ring Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Germany Posts: 76 iTrader: (0)	i have the same with wife's Audi Q7 V8 and my BMW 120d. Pulling the handle out just a little always helps for me... hightech in the year 2013...

03-10-2013, 07:16 PM	#5
Spencer25 New Member Drives: 2013 f13 M6 Alpine White Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Newport Coast, CA Posts: 13 iTrader: (0)	I'm having the same problem with my 2013 M6. It gets really annoying clicking the pumping and off. How do you think BMW can fix this?

03-11-2013, 02:06 PM	#8
DASF13 New Member Drives: 2013 M6 Coupe Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: California Posts: 21 iTrader: (0)	I have had the same issue with my M6 and have found somewhat of a solution that you are going to need to play around with in order to get it to work properly. When I first had this problem I realized that when you insert the pump into the vehicle, you initially get a certain amount of suction, however, even the slightest movement of the handle, or loss of suction, the sensor kicks in and stops the flow of gasoline. In order to stop this from happening you have to play around with the angle that you insert the pump into your car, and provide a little bit of support with your hand on the underside of the handle. My vehicle is currently in for service right now, when I get it back I will try and get some pictures of what I am talking about as this might seem confusing to some.

03-11-2013, 02:29 PM	#9
UCFJWH New Member Drives: Audi S5 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 28 iTrader: (0)	Thanks DAS. I have also noticed that if I hold the nozzle against the top of the port, it works a little better.

03-12-2013, 05:23 PM	#10
RussianVodka New Member Drives: 2013 650i GC Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: California Posts: 5 iTrader: (0)	Having the same issue with my 650i GC

03-13-2013, 12:50 PM	#11
jettie1767 Second Lieutenant Drives: '12 M6 Vert - San Marino Blue Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Colts Neck, NJ Posts: 297 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 Range Rover Sp ... [0.00] 2012 BMW M6 [0.50] 2013 BMW X3 [0.00]	If you frequent the same gas stations, just avoid the pumps that cause this problem. You will waste your time bringing it to the dealer as they will only tell you it's a gas pump problem.