Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) First Post, Code Questions

[TVolken]

I was driving on a hot day up a steep hill when the truck

hesitated and I turned around to flat ground. I noticed the

engine light came on and my fuel pressure gauge was bouncing around more than normal. It was hitting 13 psi

to 15. Normal is 15psi. I checked the codes and it was P0216 and 1693. I cleared them and changed my fass filter,

I checked my records and the filter had 30,000 miles since last change. Since the filter change It has not kicked any codes and I had my camper on for a few short trips.



My question is did a spike in fuel pressure kick the P0216

or should I be thinking about a vp44 down the road.

thanks ted.

 

[blacksheepdiesel]

Everyone who has a 24v with a VP44 should be thinking about a VP44 down the road!

It does sound like the time may be kinda close for you. I have driven a sick VP44 for many miles before changing over, but not everyone gets that lucky.

Godspeed,
Trent

 

[PSpychalski]

Your getting ready to replace your VP$$... Sorry

How ironic... . {shift} 4 4 is dollar signs!!!

 

[TVolken]

So far since I changed the fass fuel filter and cleared the code,the truck has been running fine with no codes popping up. I have been driving with a camper on trying to see if this code pops up again before I take a longer trip. My fuel pressure is back to a steady 15 psi. I'm keeping my fingers crossed and hoping this problem is solved. On another hand I have been getting educated on changing out the vp44 if the time comes up.

 

[LowFly]

Do you draw your fuel out of the tank via a suction tube or a draw straw or the stock sending unit?? If it is a draw straw then you might have experianced the 1/4 tank issue. When the suction tube is drawing air because the fuel is so low that it sloshes to the other side of the tank.

 

[TVolken]

LowFly, I'm using the stock sending unit with the fass fuel lines(blue hose).