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    Instrument cluster actuation test failure

    I spent some of the magnificent weekend in the shop going over the instrument cluster CCA. visual inspections, continuity tests at rest and while applying some deflection to the CCA, found nothing wrong. Let's assume the actuation test results ("Wait to Start" light fails to illuminate...
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    Instrument cluster actuation test failure

    Absolutely. Four mosquitoes will carry off a dog before a big mosquito finds out about.
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    Instrument cluster actuation test failure

    Topzide, Thanks. I've heard of traces failing near the docking connectors. But I will make a more in depth examination of the CCA. A quick look didn't reveal any thing obvious. Something to do an the first sunny weekend above 70 F (or even 60 F for that matter) in the Interior of Alaska.
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    Instrument cluster actuation test failure

    Again I have the infamous "CCd" / "No bus" and every instrument is inoperative situation on my 2001 2500 with 223,500 miles. This has miraculously cleared before by cleaning and reseating every connection I can find and making sure every ground connection I can find is tight. This time, no...
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    Archived 2001 all but dead

    HHhuntitall, Actually the XP-100 is shorter than a SA 700 and has a solid bottom, but yes, it is darn near one-each Rem 700 ("Washer Gun" as I call it). I chambered a Krieger 1:8 6. 5mm barrel for 6. 5mm-284 Win, put a Jewell on it, and put the whole thing in a McGee prone stock, the first...
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    Archived 2001 all but dead

    Good news! I finished replacing the IP with the Blue Chip remanufactured unit. It started and runs just fine. Might even have a bit more power. Could be the wet pavement that allows a bit of slip when gunning it from stop that makes it seems like it has more power. For $2300 and a week of...
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    Archived 2001 all but dead

    Sorry for the long delay been busy with our exercise. I was getting a 600 yard zeros on a couple of my match rifles as a starting point for the long range matches (800-900-1000 yards). Finshed converting an XP-100 from a pistol to a long range gun. Seems to work... bullets go where I point the...
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    Archived 2001 all but dead

    At least it's summer, could be be February, 50 below zero and generally unpleasant. Thanks for all the help.
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    Archived 2001 all but dead

    Thanks. I spoke with Chip for a couple of minutes this morning. He did say to check the signal levels coming off the APPS, but I'm thinking it's about 99. 9997% chance the IP is toast... most likely the computer inside it. So, I guess I get to learn how to replace an injection pump. After...
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    Archived 2001 all but dead

    If I understand your question correctly, the answer is the truck does not lug down when put into gear (automatic trans). It will pull itself away from a stop and idle along at about 8 mph (flat and level) and will pull itself up slight inclines, but does not have enough power to get over bumps...
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    Archived 2001 all but dead

    Once it starts, rattles and shakes, then idles okay, it will take being put into gear and will move at idle, but will not take any more throttle than that. I can hit the blazing speed of 8 MPH when conditons are right... slightly down hill, no pot holes, etc.
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    Archived 2001 all but dead

    Some more developments. I limped it to the base auto skills center where they read the codes (for $25!): P1688: Manufacturer controlled computer circuit P0251: Fuel injection pump mechanical failure fuel valve feedback circuit P0252: Injector pump A rotor / camshaft sensor malfunction...
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    Archived 2001 all but dead

    Thanks, I'll try it again. Once I get out there, I'll try limping ito the base auto skill center to get a code reader on it to see if there is more to learn from that too.
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    Archived 2001 all but dead

    HHhuntitall, It sounded better at idle yesterday, it did not really idle nicely today. I was thinking about the possibility of the throttle position sensor being dead. Might explain why it goes to *(&# when the pedal is applied. This happened so quickly, it had the hallmark of being an...
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    Archived 2001 all but dead

    Latest update: I craked the number 1,3,and 4 injector nuts... only ones I could get my wrench on. Series of things to report: 1)at first the pressure at the injector pump (IP) inlet was low... 0 to 10 2) Cranking the engine resulted in no fuel at the injectors... . indicating no fuel into...
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    Archived 2001 all but dead

    Sticks, I'll try that today. Should I place absorbants around the area when cranking to prevent a bunch of fuel from being sprayed all over the place? Don't want to report: good news is the truck started working, the bad news is it burned to the ground.
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    Archived 2001 all but dead

    Thanks. I did check for fuel leaks all along the system and found no evidence of leaks. Unfortunately, I too have a bad feeling about the VP44, perhaps based on nothing more than the horror stories one hears about it. Thinking I'll idle the beast over the Base auto hobby shop, at least it'll be...
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    Archived 2001 all but dead

    Yes, I forgot to include previously. P1693 is the only code. Supposed to mean: DTC detected in ECM or PCM. Not sure what a DTC is. ECM = Engine Control Module, PCM = Power (?) control module.
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    Archived 2001 all but dead

    Truck: 2001 2500 4x4, 143k Miles. Changed a fuel filter a week ago (cleared up a bit of hard starting it was having), filled with fuel last week, has been operating very well. Driving 10-15 mph (driving back to the firing line after setting up a 600 yard target) the truck goes from running...
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    Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) Need altenator

    Although not the least expensive option, you could go with a high output unit from the Mecahnical Man (mechman.com, I think). I've had one on my '01 2500 for 5 years without problem. I ran one on a Blazer for over 12 years without a problem I was very happy with that since I replace the NAPA...
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