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Old May 4, 2013 | 10:38 AM
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I used these forums several months ago when I owned a '98 Jimmy...now I have an 01 Bravada, and I'm hoping I can still post about it here since it is pretty much the same platform.

When I got the vehicle originally, adding fuel was a nightmare. I couldn't do more than 10-15 cents at a time without it clicking off. After doing some searching, I decided to replace the purge canister vent solenoid...upon inspection of the hoses underneath (they all look like they are in excellent shape) I discovered that one going to the fuel tank was disconnected. Reconnected, go to fill up...condition is much better, I can go almost 1-2 dollars before it tries to click off. Would still look to remedy it completely. What else should I start looking for? For what it's worth, I did check all the lines and did not see any breaks/cracks/points of leakage.
 
Old May 4, 2013 | 11:41 AM
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Let my clarify, you did replace the vent and purge or you didn't? Every time i have seen this problem its due to those, so if you were saying it looked alright and didn't replace them, i still would
 
Old May 4, 2013 | 08:18 PM
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crazy question
have you tried pulling the nozzle about half way back towards you ?
 
Old May 4, 2013 | 08:36 PM
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What about that anti siphon ball in there, I'm thanking it could be stuck... Just my .02..
 
Old May 4, 2013 | 09:13 PM
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Yup, anti siphon ball is stuck. Remove the upper fill neck and free it up or remove it. The ball is plastic, about the size of a ping pong ball.
 
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Didnt think of that one.. I didnt even know it was possible to get them stuck from the way they sit in there lol. Nothing surprises me tho
 
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