My check engine light came on and I lost significant power...
10-05-2005, 08:12 PM
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My check engine light came on and I lost significant power...
first, i'll preface by saying that i have a 2005 Dodge 2500 4x4 quad cab cummins diesel truck with an automatic and 3,000 miles. i have a quadzilla quad race box on it that has been on the truck for about 2,500 miles or so. i usually drive it on the 60hp setting, but i've ran it on the 140hp a few times, then switched back to the 60hp...
well, when i left from work, today, my truck seemed to be driving fine, but shortly after i got on the highway, i noticed that i didn't have any power. i looked down, and my check engine light was on. i continued driving, then i noticed that my power increased back to normal or near, but the light remained on. also, i've noticed that i can hear a slight gear whine in first and second gears, so i don't know if i may have done something to the tranny or what...or if that is normal at all.
has anyone else out there had similar troubles? if so, what did it turn out to be? also, where can i get the code read, without having to go to the dealership? autozone? i appreciate any help you can give.
brad
well, when i left from work, today, my truck seemed to be driving fine, but shortly after i got on the highway, i noticed that i didn't have any power. i looked down, and my check engine light was on. i continued driving, then i noticed that my power increased back to normal or near, but the light remained on. also, i've noticed that i can hear a slight gear whine in first and second gears, so i don't know if i may have done something to the tranny or what...or if that is normal at all.
has anyone else out there had similar troubles? if so, what did it turn out to be? also, where can i get the code read, without having to go to the dealership? autozone? i appreciate any help you can give.
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10-05-2005, 08:27 PM
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Originally Posted by doorguy
You can get the codes by turnig the key on and off three times without starting the truck. The codes will come up in the odmeter. 
the code that came up was P 0236. do you know what that particular code means?
thanks,
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10-06-2005, 09:02 AM
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Originally Posted by HorseHauler
P0236 Turbocharger Boost Pressure Sensor Performance / Rationality
edit- oops, beat me too it, check the connections
edit- oops, beat me too it, check the connections
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10-06-2005, 12:29 PM
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I had a similar problem, I have a Quad also and normally drive on the 60 horse setting.Mine messed up when I was running in the 100. But three injectors later all is fine. The seals burst on the injectors filling my crankcase with diesel twice Could the higher fuel pressure cause this? Anyway check your oil and make sure there's no fuel in it.
Could the higher fuel pressure cause this? Anyway check your oil and make sure there's no fuel in it.
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10-06-2005, 07:25 PM
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Originally Posted by shakycummins
I had a similar problem, I have a Quad also and normally drive on the 60 horse setting.Mine messed up when I was running in the 100. But three injectors later all is fine. The seals burst on the injectors filling my crankcase with diesel twice Could the higher fuel pressure cause this? Anyway check your oil and make sure there's no fuel in it.
Could the higher fuel pressure cause this? Anyway check your oil and make sure there's no fuel in it.
anyway, i reset the code, and it didn't come back on during the ride home...i'll keep an eye on it. thanks for the help, everyone!brad
10-06-2005, 10:26 PM
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Originally Posted by drew03
if i check for codes and it says " done" does that mean that i do not have any?
10-07-2005, 08:23 AM
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Originally Posted by STANGGT40
first, i'll preface by saying that i have a 2005 Dodge 2500 4x4 quad cab cummins diesel truck with an automatic and 3,000 miles. i have a quadzilla quad race box on it that has been on the truck for about 2,500 miles or so. i usually drive it on the 60hp setting, but i've ran it on the 140hp a few times, then switched back to the 60hp...
well, when i left from work, today, my truck seemed to be driving fine, but shortly after i got on the highway, i noticed that i didn't have any power. i looked down, and my check engine light was on. i continued driving, then i noticed that my power increased back to normal or near, but the light remained on. also, i've noticed that i can hear a slight gear whine in first and second gears, so i don't know if i may have done something to the tranny or what...or if that is normal at all.
has anyone else out there had similar troubles? if so, what did it turn out to be? also, where can i get the code read, without having to go to the dealership? autozone? i appreciate any help you can give.
brad
well, when i left from work, today, my truck seemed to be driving fine, but shortly after i got on the highway, i noticed that i didn't have any power. i looked down, and my check engine light was on. i continued driving, then i noticed that my power increased back to normal or near, but the light remained on. also, i've noticed that i can hear a slight gear whine in first and second gears, so i don't know if i may have done something to the tranny or what...or if that is normal at all.
has anyone else out there had similar troubles? if so, what did it turn out to be? also, where can i get the code read, without having to go to the dealership? autozone? i appreciate any help you can give.
brad
10-07-2005, 11:18 AM
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My light has come on a few times but no loss of power so I just drive it till it goes off, sometimes a couple hours sometimes a couple days, but the truck doesnt feel any differant. the first time it happen it was rainning and I was in third gear spinnin and the truck started wheel hoppin real bad and the light came on.
10-16-2005, 01:08 PM
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Originally Posted by doorguy
You can get the codes by turnig the key on and off three times without starting the truck. The codes will come up in the odmeter.
only 5500 miles on the odo.On-and-off three times sounds simple enough, but I can't seem to make it work. I've tried turning to the first indent three times and leaving it either at the first indent or off - nothing. I've tried turning to the second indent (the idiot lights light up) three times and either leaving it there or taking it back to off - nothing. Any help?
I guess I'll stop rolling my eyes at the folks who have trouble programming the key fob or getting the seatbelt warning turned off. I've been able to do them first time, but this is giving me trouble.