Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) engine problems

[RDBuck]

This problem has been driving me nuts and the dealer does not know what it is. My 02 (57,000 miles) will run fine until I cruise the interstate for about an hr. at 65mph+ and then it will "cut out"-the engine just quits-until I slow down and then it runs fine at a slower speed. Once it starts doing this it will continue every time I try to run faster until I stop and shut down for awhile. It takes about an hour of running to cause this problem. No problems around town or short trips-20 miles or so. A new lift pump was installed but no difference. One other thing- the engine makes a "surging sound"-sort of a "flash" in a rhythmic sequence,the engine gets louder in short bursts with no discernible change in RPM. The dealer thinks it could be a "speed sensor". Anyone have similiar problems?

 

[SnoKing]

Cycle the key three times leaving it on the third time (do not start) and write down any code displayed on the Odometer. SNOKING

 

[RDBuck]

Code 0500 and 0216 came up. ????????????

 

[1FSTDSL]

P0216

Fuel Injection Pump Timing Failure



P0500

No Vehicle Speed Sensor Signal

 

[SnoKing]

Check the connection to the sensor on top of the rear diff. for the 500. 216 is NOT good. Do you have a fuel pressure gauge? SNOKING

 

[RDBuck]

Fuel pressure gauge is still in box on bench. New lift pump was installed about a month ago. I'll check the wires on the sensor-did not know where it was. Could the 0500 be set by wheel spin while plowing snow for 32hrs. ? Would the speed sensor also set the 0216 code? I have a feeling something is seriously wrong.

 

[SnoKing]

I have heard people say the 500 can be caused by wheel spin. 216 is a dieing VP44. seem like a lot of 02 are having that problem. SNOKING