Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) An easy fix?

[nascar]

I posted this also in truck 911 forum. I'm hoping for more "eye traffic" here.



I was driving along, hit the go pedal hard, truck went then engine died. Had it towed it home which sucked, because it was a Chevy tow truck.

I can get it started, but it acts as if its running on less than all 6 cylinders. When it runs, there is no throttle response. It runs about 300rpm and really rough, no matter how much you push on the throttle. I have changed the fuel filter just yesterday. The volts gauge shows only about 10v when it's barely running. Odometer shows code of P1693. Truck only has 68,800 miles on it. It's a 2001 ETH 4x4 6-speed and all stock except for the air filter and exhaust system. It has run flawless up to now. I would really like to find out what's wrong. I haven't checked fuel pressure yet. When the engine runs (barely) the check engine light is on.

I have plenty of tools, a service manual, but haven't had to work on this Cummins before.



I'm counting on the TDR community for some help here!



Mike

 

[Bob4x4]

You need a scanner capable of reading all the codes,1693 will have at least 1 more.



Bob

 

[AllianceDiesel]

there has to be more codes than 1693, 1693 doesn't throw a light, its either gonna be apps, lift pump, injection pump, or very rarely something else. get the codes and report back.

 

[DFerverda]

A friends truck did what you describe, after looking at it, it would start but ran real loud and rough and no throttle response, it was the Vp44 went south. His lp was also dead. Replaced both and now is back, short some money.
Good luck, maybe it wont be the vp (hope not), like bob and mopartech said, get a scanner and pull the codes to be sure.
Dirk

 

[nascar]

You need a scanner capable of reading all the codes,1693 will have at least 1 more.



Bob

Where might I find one of these? I called Auto Zone. They have 3 types, a $90, $130, ans a $229. Is there a brand and model number to look for?

 

[Bob4x4]

I have alittle cheapy from autozone for the times I don't have access to a better one. The smarty works as a code reader and can clear as well.



Bob

 

[blacksheepdiesel]

Autozone will check and clear codes for free if you can get the truck there.

Godspeed,
Trent

 

[NoSeeUm]

Does the ignition key trick work for an 01?



Jim

 

[nascar]

Does the ignition key trick work for an 01?



Jim

Yes. It will flash P1693, then PDONE.