Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) I got code 0230

[cguthrie]

I got this code from my pickup and just wondering if anyone knows what it means. I'm not to worried about the second code as i see it's just a companion code so when i get the other one fixed it should go away right? I borrowed my friends code reader and it didn't come up with anything at all and then i tried to erase the codes but it wouldn't do that either? The check engine light never came on. Thanks alot



Chris





P0230 Transfer Pump (Lift Pump) Circuit

Out of Range

Problem detected in fuel transfer pump circuits.



P1693 (M) DTC Detected in PCM/ECM or DTC

Detected in ECM

A 9Companion DTC9 was set in both the ECM and PCM.

 

[Fishin Guide]

I got this code from my pickup and just wondering if anyone knows what it means. I'm not to worried about the second code as i see it's just a companion code so when i get the other one fixed it should go away right? I borrowed my friends code reader and it didn't come up with anything at all and then i tried to erase the codes but it wouldn't do that either? The check engine light never came on. Thanks alot



Chris





P0230 Transfer Pump (Lift Pump) Circuit

Out of Range

Problem detected in fuel transfer pump circuits.



P1693 (M) DTC Detected in PCM/ECM or DTC

Detected in ECM

A 9Companion DTC9 was set in both the ECM and PCM.

I get the same code as I no longer have a lift pump.



Have you modified the fuel system in such a way that the fuel pump harness is no longer plugged in?



If not, I would check your lift pump as it is most likely dead.



Dave

 

[cguthrie]

No i haven't modified the lift pump at all the pickup is all stock, I checked the connector and it seemed tight should i just clean it out really good and see if it cures it? Now if i do cure it should the codes erase themselves or would they stay in the computer? I'm thinking about getting a new lift pump and getting the vulcan stainless pusher pump kit, anybody think this is a good idea? I've only had this pickup for about 3 weeks now but i've also noticed that my mileage on the overhead console has went down from 18. 2 to 17. 1 since i've had it, would this be a lift pump going out? Shouldn't my check engine light come on too if i'm getting codes like that? Thanks alot for any ideas.



Chris

 

[RAJohnson]

You might check the IAT sensor, they have been known to go bad and take the milage with it.

 

[jkeyes]

I got that code once when I ran out of fuel



-J-

 

[cguthrie]

I got that code once when I ran out of fuel



-J-

Interesting, i was told that to erase those codes i would have to take it to a dealer or somebody with a obd 3 scanner. J did your code go away after a while or did it stay?



Chris

 

[jkeyes]

I have a scanner so I cleared it.



-J-

 

[BarryG]

I get that 0230 code. It will clear if you unhook the batteries for a while. Have done it several times. For me it just comes back though my lift pump circuit is messed up though. I think it will clear by itself once the circuit/problem is fixed.