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Honda Civic GX Fueling Problems

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gx repair problem by mattod
Aug 15, 2006 (12:31 am)
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I recently bought a 99 civic gx on ebay and when I tried to fill it, it would not take any cng. I thought it might be because it had difficulty going into park, I had the cable repaired at s.f. honda but they said it would need a new regulator for over $700 installed and they are not even sure if this would fix the problem, they said it may need a new tank for several thousand $$$$. Has anyone experienced a problem where no gas would go in at a fast fill station. Also, the repair guys seemed clueless even though it was the dealership, is there any place in nor cal that works on these issues with mechanics that are experienced?
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Re: gx repair problem [mattod] by thatdeonguy
Aug 15, 2006 (7:57 am)
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Replying to: mattod (Aug 15, 2006 12:31 am)

YIKES!
Can you return the car and get your money back?
You are right the mechanics sound clueless.
What happens when you try to fast fill it.
Does it sound like any gas is entering the car at all?
Maybe the refueling receptacle isn't letting any cng into the tank. The pressure regulator would NOT effect filling the tank.
Yes replacement CNG tanks are very expensive!
Sorry I couldn't be more help. Please let us know here on the forum what happens!
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Re: gx repair problem [thatdeonguy] by rst
Aug 15, 2006 (8:59 am)
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Replying to: thatdeonguy (Aug 15, 2006 7:57 am)

If you are trying to fill the tank when the gauge shows above 3/4 it will sometimes not take any more gas because of the delivery pressure at the pumping station. I do not think there is any part beyond the receiving quick disconnect that would stop the inflow of gas. I can not even imagine needing a new tank for a 7yr old car.
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Re: gx repair problem [rst] by mattod
Aug 15, 2006 (9:03 am)
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Replying to: rst (Aug 15, 2006 8:59 am)

the gas light is on and the tank is near empty. When I attach the nozzle and turn it pressurizes like normal but no gas will go in. I had a station technician there and he tried several different things and said it had to be a problem with the car.
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Re: gx repair problem [mattod] by mattod
Aug 15, 2006 (9:57 am)
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Replying to: mattod (Aug 15, 2006 9:03 am)

they are saying to replace the recpticle first...is this a common repair issue? I had a dodge ram van 96 cng with 150,000 miles and no cng problems, I got rid of it to get a more fuel efficient gx, maybe that was the wrong decision.
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Re: gx repair problem [mattod] by thatdeonguy
Aug 15, 2006 (11:16 am)
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Replying to: mattod (Aug 15, 2006 9:57 am)

The refueling receptacle can go bad. The receptacle in my 2001 GX was changed out by the dealer during warranty because the original owner complained of smelling gas. Your's is the first I've heard of not allowing the tank to fill. Keep us advised.
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Re: gx repair problem [mattod] by londnr
Aug 15, 2006 (3:37 pm)
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Replying to: mattod (Aug 15, 2006 9:03 am)

There is a company in the Bay area that converts new vehicles to CNG - maybe you could give them a call, if they can't help with your problem then maybe they know someone (other than the dealer) that can.
 
http://www.baytechcorp.com/
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Re: gx repair problem [mattod] by altereco
Aug 15, 2006 (9:27 pm)
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Replying to: mattod (Aug 15, 2006 12:31 am)

Sounds like the tank valve is closed.
maybe because it had a fill valve leak...
Could it be that simple?
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Re: gx repair problem [mattod] by rogerbohl
Aug 16, 2006 (5:07 pm)
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Replying to: mattod (Aug 15, 2006 12:31 am)

Try Daytech, in Fairfield, who claims to be certified to work on CNG cars. You can find them on the Internet, or call me for details. Labor rate is $125, but appears highly skilled. They solved one leak for me (''99 GX) but another remains, and I'll need another trip.
 
R. Bohl
415-751-3447
rhbohlaol.com
San Francisco/Danville

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