Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) fuel problems

[PPowers]

I have a 2001 dodge cummins six speed HO. The engine runs great in the summer but in the winter it will go into a limp mode and the motor will not rev over 1200 rpm's or make power. I think there is a problem with the ecu but not shure, any advice would be nice thanks.

 

[ThrottleJockey]

Pull the codes out of the ECM and post 'em on here. If you have code P 216, we ALL know what's wrong with your truck.



Key on(Don't start it) Key off, key on, key off and one more time key on, key off.



Read the codes in the odometer display.



What do they say?

 

[PPowers]

the ECU codes are 1693 and 0216 the PCU is 0500 and 1693 whats the problem.

 

[Joe Mc]

the ECU codes are 1693 and 0216 the PCU is 0500 and 1693 whats the problem.

For future use codes are located here https://www.turbodieselregister.com/forums/showthread.php?t=96563

Present listed
1693 DTC Detected In ECM Or PCM

0216 Fuel Injection Pump Timing Failure

0500 No Vehicle Speed Sensor Signal

 

[PPowers]

how serious is this. why would it only give me trouble in the winter.

 

[mhenon]

Don't know why it only happens in winter... but it isn't good. I ran for a few months with a 0216 code but eventually had to have the VP44 replaced.

Mike

 

[PPowers]

has anyone had or heard of this happening to anyones rig. my rig shuts down every winter when it hits 45 or below? could it also be a problem with the boost sensor?

 

[ThrottleJockey]

Your injection pump, the VP-44, is dying.



They are famous for this.

 

[azpete]

Mine would act up in the winter time also. Fine in the summer. New VP at the end of last winter and has been fine since.

 

[PPowers]

any recomendations on the best place to get one? thanks.

 

[mhenon]

any recomendations on the best place to get one? thanks.

It's an '01 so I guess it's out of warranty? Unless you have a dealer you can trust I'ed take it to a Cummins shop.

Mike

 

[ARoss]

Here you go: http://www.boschservice.com/ you should be able to find someone reasonable using this link.