I have experienced, that some nozzles cut off frequently when filling the XF, while others work as they should. It depends on the brand of fuel. I suspect they use different brands of nozzles, that have different sensitivity. I simply use certain brands of fuel and avoid others. I think the XF is a bit difficult in that regard. Perhaps the tube down to the fuel tank is not straight enough, so some nozzles cut of prematurely. Apparently it's an old Jaguar problem. I read about it in car magazines as a child.

 

it did few times on mine - try nozzle at different angles - it should work

 

Strange to report that only today I had the same problem at my local garage, never before, it kept cutting out every few litres. By taking the weight off the nozzle and lifting it as high as possible and all was fine.

 

Hold the nozzle at right angles (i.e. parallel to the ground). It's a well known issue.

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The pump handle shuts off in response to a sudden pressure rise in the filler neck. There is an air tube inside the nozzle which conveys the air pressure to the shut off switch in the handle. If insufficient air can bypass the nozzle as the tank is filled the pressure in the filler neck rises prematurely.

 

Sainsbury's pumps are well known for this issue. At my local branch, to get round it I pull the nozzle as far out as I can without it actually splashing diesel everywhere, and that seems to work.

 

I always had to turn the nozzle 90 degrees from the horizontal to get the car to fill.