ok so I just got my b6 3.0 a few weeks ago..filled it up once already no problems..now when I needed to fill it up yesterday as I pressed the nozzle it would flick off as if the car was full with gas....I just barely pumped a few lites into the car...I heard a hissing noise comming from the gas tank....I hope this is no serious problem....anyone can help with info....I tried many things like pumping gas slowly & not jamming it all the way...all I got inreturn was gas overflowwing & me getting pissed off...like ****....how could audi have a problem like this....I can't even put gas in the car......how embarising!!!

 

tank vent problem by the sound of it...






Fuel gauge sender[/align]Removing and installing fuel expansion chamber[/align]









Notes:

â—†Observe safety precautions when working on fuel expansion chamber
â—†Remove wheel housing liner in order to remove fuel expansion chamber
Earth connection


â—†Position => Fig. 6[/size]7
â—†Ensure that connector is seated properly on metal ring of filler neck [/ul]
Vent pipe

â—†From fuel tank [/ul][/ul]










Vent pipe

â—†From fuel tank [/ul]
Vent pipe

â—†From fuel tank
â—†White marking [/ul]
Vent pipe

â—†From gravity valve
â—†To activated charcoal filter
Vent pipe [/ul]


â—†From expansion tank to gravity valve [/ul]
Gravity valve

â—†Not available separately as replacement part
â—†To remove valve, unclip upwards out of filler neck
â—†Check valve for through-flow
valve vertical: open,
valve tilted 45 °: closed [/ul][/ul]










O-ring

â—†Not available separately as replacement part [/ul]
Expansion tank
Rubber cup
Filler cap
Seal

â—†Renew if damaged [/ul]
Retaining ring

â—†For rubber cup [/ul]
10 Nm
Overflow hose
Connecting hose

â—†To remove expansion chamber, push connecting hose over fuel filler pipe [/ul]
Fuel filler pipe[/ul]









→ Fig.1Installation position of earth connection

‒Ensure that plug connector -2- for earth connection is properly seated on metal ring -1- on fuel filler neck.
‒After installing the expansion chamber, use an ohmmeter to check the electrical connection between the metal ring on the fuel filler neck and a bare metal part on the body.

‒Specification: approx. 0 ω [/ul][/ul]
If the specification is not attained:

‒Check that the earth connection is properly connected to the earthing point next to the battery. [/ul]
Caution
It is important to ensure that the earth connection is secured at the threaded terminal and the connector is properly seated at the fuel filler neck.[/align]

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cool thankx...would this th covered under warrenty??

 

I take this is a common problem??

 

Honestly this happens to my car too..its just pressure. Make sure you dont get vapor lock.