Trouble filling up with diesel from a Jerry can......Help

[natben]

I need to fill up my wifes car from a Jerry can but when I try to put the nozzle in the fuel filler neck a metal plate is stopping it from going in!!

I think it is a precaution to stop you putting petrol in the car instead of Diesel, There must be a sensor that detects the smaller diameter on the jerry can pipe and activates the metal plate to block the jerry can. I need to get some deisel in though as it is running on fumes!
I do not think there is enough in it to get me to my nearest garage so I need to get a gallon in pronto!!

[natben]

Thanks but I have tried that, but it aint moving!!

[natben]

Thanks for the replies guys,

I managed to trickle the contets of the jerry can into the tank as there is a gap between the blanking plate and the fuel spout. This gave me 50 miles which was more than enough to get me to my nearest Garage.

Thanks again

George