problem filling gaz echo 2001

[nuwan]

Hi , i just bought my echo 2001 4 door, hard to fill the gaz in to the gaz tank. while trying to fill up it keeps cutting.
first i thought it may be the gaz station. after try few gaz stations same result. i disconnected all the gaz filler lines and check for a blockage and did not find any blockage. all the gaz lines are ok. no damage or bent. any idea please let me know. any reply will be appriciated thanks

[ed0628]

Nuwan,

I had the same problem with my 1998 Camry. Removed the vent hose from the evap canister and found a spider's nest blocking the vent. The nest was white and thick. Removed the nest and problem solved. This seems to be a common problem. Don't know for sure but there may be an affinity for spiders to inhabit that space.

Hopes this helps.

ed0628

[nuwan]

Originally Posted by ed0628

Nuwan,

I had the same problem with my 1998 Camry. Removed the vent hose from the evap canister and found a spider's nest blocking the vent. The nest was white and thick. Removed the nest and problem solved. This seems to be a common problem. Don't know for sure but there may be an affinity for spiders to inhabit that space.

Hopes this helps.

ed0628

thanks i verify every thing in the vent hose even put my air compressor all the lines are clear can it be any valve on top of the gaz tank . i will remouve my gaz tank to see if there is any valve to release the air from the tank to out side. only that cand be the problem i can think of. if some one have an idea please let me know because i have no money right now to bring it to the dealer

[nighthawk8]

My 97 Tercel does the same thing but only once in a while.

[Solace87]

These cars are notorious for this problem. In fact its the number one complaint I hear.
Unless its a huge pain I wouldnt pay anyone to figure it out especially if its an expense you dont need.

[nuwan]

Originally Posted by Solace87

These cars are notorious for this problem. In fact its the number one complaint I hear.
Unless its a huge pain I wouldnt pay anyone to figure it out especially if its an expense you dont need.

[nuwan]

finaly i found the problem and solved it
the broblem was the clapet in side the gas tank so i went to the scrap yard and got the tank and the canister for 150$ came home happy. instaled them no problem. now i can fill gas and the check engine light is gone i am so happy. thanks to everyone who help me with there coments