Member Since: 05 Mar 2011
Location: chengdu
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D4 miss-fuel flap reset tip
hi.. no I have not miss-fuelled my car but over here sometimes the diesel pumps are just petrol ones with the fuel changed, so the nozzle is a petrol one (smaller dia.) so I have come accustomed to resetting the little yellow flap that should prevent miss-filling. here are my observations
1) the flap does not prevent you from filling, it only slows the flow so the auto lock fill (don't know it's correct name) will not lock and you have to manually squeeze the trigger. so not so fool proof.
2) one sign is fuel will spit back out from the filler if you try to fill on full flow.
3) the important bit...the flap will not reset if it has not fully deployed. you will need to poke the black bits of plastic inside the filler tube with a pokey thing (these actuate the flap if a smaller than diesel filler tube is inserted)
4) using the yellow reset tool it must be inserted at the deepest point first then draw it out. no great force is required the flap will reset with a click out of sight. if you dont't insert at the deepest part of the two slots the flap will need poking a bit.
5) use the handfull of babywipes you keep wrapped in cling film next to the reset tool to clean your smelly diesel hands.
6)curse and promise not to use that station again...unless its needed
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Title updated to reflect vehicle this is relevant toIt is better to have and not need it then need and not have it.
5th Feb 2012 4:02 am
Chicken Duck
Member Since: 11 Nov 2009
Location: Italy
Posts: 1387
Good tip,i never knew their was a flap in the filler neck
5th Feb 2012 11:36 am
WanderinTsar
Member Since: 14 Dec 2011
Location: Port Erin, IoM
Posts: 11
When I had originally picked my D4 up from the dealer this 'flap' had been triggered and it took ages to fill a tank of fuel. I searched but couldn't find the 'reset tool' anywhere on-board so it was back to the dealers where one was 'liberated' from a showroom model. Now it will probably never be needed again!!!
5th Feb 2012 11:49 am
Popelka
Member Since: 31 May 2008
Location: Praha (Prague)
Posts: 2430
Member Since: 27 Aug 2012
Location: Burtonwood
Posts: 62
Where would I locate the tool?
As I am sure this has happened to mine as it takes 10 mins to fill up.
Thanks in advance
TimBB
20th Jun 2013 10:34 pm
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Member Since: 12 Dec 2005
Location: The Gaff
Posts: 50934
Re: D4 miss-fuel flap reset tip
Not quite sure why they describe it as Fuel guard if it doesn't do just that
This is the formal operation description from LR
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The fuel guard system comprises a mechanically operated flap which is triggered when the smaller diameter filler nozzle tube, used on petrol (gasoline) pumps, is inserted in the filler neck. The flap is actuated and blocks the sensor port on the fuel pump nozzle, causing it to automatically switch off. The flap is locked in this position by a latch mechanism.
A reset tool is provided and stored in the luggage compartment. The tool is used to reset the fuel guard device if triggered and release the latch. Two spigots on the tool locate in slots in the filler neck which release a latch and the flap is opened by its own spring. The tool is located in the filler neck and once the two spigots on the tool are located in the slots it can be pulled outwards, releasing a latch and allowing the flap to be opened by its own spring pressure. The tool is stored on the battery mounting clamp.
The flap is colored yellow so that it is clearly visible when activated and has a 'Handbook' symbol on it.
A diesel fuel pump nozzle will not activate the fuel guard because the nozzle stops against two molded lugs. However, if an unleaded gasoline pump nozzle is inserted into the housing, its smaller diameter allows it to pass the two molded lugs. The nozzle strikes two pins on the inside of the filler housing which move forward. This movement rotates the shut-off flap which is then held in place when the nozzle is removed by the latch mechanism.
NOTE: Russian markets do not use the fuel guard system and are fitted with a conventional filler neck.
As I am sure this has happened to mine as it takes 10 mins to fill up.
Thanks in advance
TimBB
Mine was in the offside cubby hole in the boot strapped to the the Tool Kit with the Jack
22nd Jun 2013 2:14 pm
GlosBoy
Member Since: 16 Oct 2009
Location: Chandlers Ford
Posts: 2444
Mine was left in the lower glove boxD4 HSE - Aintree Green
D4 Orkney my13 - gone
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