Before I had realized that the fuel gauge was off. That time the truck completely died. (Running one second, engine not running the next.) This time I was doing 65mph, and it lost power and had no throttle response. It stayed running until the rpm's wound down and it stopped. Earlier this morning my girl friend had to give me a jump start, so I thought maybe the alternator. Removed it...had it tested 3 times and it passed 3 times. I'm at a loss here. I'm dreading what it might be....are there any theories?

Thanks,
Rocky

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2001 Dodge Ram 2500, Qd Cab, Long Bed, 5spd, 4x4, Banks 4" exhaust w/ Power Elbow,Banks Monster Muffler...on a shelf in the garage, Luk high performance clutch plate, ....133...140...155...185...

sounds like your IP or LP went out on you. could also check your fuel filter, that may help

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1996 2500, 4x4, 5 speed, 5 in. black hood stack, #100 plate, KDP Tabbed, silencer ring in glove box. HX-50 waiting to be put on

I just changed the fuel filter a few weeks ago when I changed the oil...injector pump or lift pump huh? Lift pump sounds so much better...

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2001 Dodge Ram 2500, Qd Cab, Long Bed, 5spd, 4x4, Banks 4" exhaust w/ Power Elbow,Banks Monster Muffler...on a shelf in the garage, Luk high performance clutch plate, ....133...140...155...185...

Bump the key without starting & listen to hear the lift pump run. If you don't hear it then your lift pump is DOA. If thats the case I hope you caught it before the injection pump went south. You can also turn the key on & off 3 times then leave it on & check for any codes on the odometer.

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Tankeryanker Glenn
2005 QC 4x4 nv5600 slt dually Rokktech sensor, few holes in the air box,AFE pro gaurd 7, cool blue hose, MBRP exhaust, pacbrake,new intercooler, Brakesmart cont. 32' Everest 5vr, Bigfoot 10.6 TC

Thanks I do remember seeing a list of the codes too.

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2001 Dodge Ram 2500, Qd Cab, Long Bed, 5spd, 4x4, Banks 4" exhaust w/ Power Elbow,Banks Monster Muffler...on a shelf in the garage, Luk high performance clutch plate, ....133...140...155...185...

Sorry to say, but it's probably your IP that has failed. My dually did the same when the VP died on me.

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2001 Dodge Ram 2500 CTD QC SB 4X4: Goerend Trans with Billet Flex & Billet Input / Airdog 100 / Gauges / ScanGauge II / BHAF / Draw Straw / HTT Exhaust Manifold / 4" Straight to 6" Stack / Smarty & TST PM3 Comp Stack / DDP Stage 3's / HTT 62/71/14.

Sounds like the injection pump to me. I just had the same thing not too long ago.

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2000 Ram 2500 - QC, LB, Sport, 6 Spd, Edge Juice w/Attitude, II HRVP, Raptor 150, Banks wastegate & housing, Banks High-Ram intake, 4" straight pipe, Isspro fuel pressure guage, BHAF w/Outerwears, Jacobs exhaust brake, Auxiliary tank, Heavy-duty bumpers, Koolvue tow mirrors

93 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight - No mods, but sure is comfortable...
03 Arctic Cat 300 4x2
03 Forest River Sierra

ya check for the lift pump for sure before assuming it was the IP though. hopefully save some money. could also check pre-filter screens?

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1996 2500, 4x4, 5 speed, 5 in. black hood stack, #100 plate, KDP Tabbed, silencer ring in glove box. HX-50 waiting to be put on

I hate to say it but it sounds like a vp to me.

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'01.5 Dodge 2500 4x4 CTD
QC Long Bed Auto 4.10 gears and GREEN!!

Rebuilt trans, Edge EZ, 2" leveling kit w/285 BFGs, 5" stacks, BHAF w/ outerwears, silencer ring MIA, Holley Blue lp, vulcan mechanical fp gauge, autometer pyro/boost/trans temp, Cobra CB, and a toolbox with a bunch of lights on it!

just a point on the alternator being tested 3 times, when it acts up again go check the grids as they can and do stick on, when it does it will draw down the alternator pretty quick, grids suck 90amps each, alt is only 140amp. you can unhook the main wiring to the grids right at the drv side battery, (2 smaller wires joined at one eyelet)

do a search using my user name and key words like "ford starter relay"

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Nick

2001, 2500 Edge J/A Hot unlocked,Magna flow exhaust. Jammer II's. BHAF, Airdog 150,DSS,3rd gen Track Bar. Carli Suspension, 3rd gen Brake upgrade, transgo Shift Kit. Firestone AirBags May 07 297,000kms Jun/09 455,000kms RETIRED Military Mechanic (20yrs)

So here's where I've got so far.
I swapped out both batteries, and the truck will start. There is, however, zero throttle response and the idle is maybe 300 rpm...ROUGH. I did not hear the hum of the LP...Are there any other ideas with the new input? Still pump(s)? I may just swap them both out, with a package deal through thorougbreddiesel.com. I just don't want to spend the 1300 if it could probably be something else.

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2001 Dodge Ram 2500, Qd Cab, Long Bed, 5spd, 4x4, Banks 4" exhaust w/ Power Elbow,Banks Monster Muffler...on a shelf in the garage, Luk high performance clutch plate, ....133...140...155...185...

Gauges.....what is your fuel pressure at idle.... you need gauge. Hope its just your L.P and not your V.P........

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"99" w2500 std. cab stock cummin's 5spd,Refection's cowl Ind.hood, Fresh paint 2 tone purple and silver, Debadged,Yea its a 53 block,4wd act. replaced, lukes link, Bilsteins 5100's, 285/75/17 Toyo's MT's on "03" stock alloy's,silencer ring mia, LarryB's starter fix, Big line kit and air dog 100 $15 fuel pressure gauge, vulcan drawstraw1,V.P dead at 104,000 Blue Chip X V.P installed K.D.P fixed WHAT NEXT?????

Yeah one of the things I want but always think it's too expensive right now...it would really help to have it!!

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2001 Dodge Ram 2500, Qd Cab, Long Bed, 5spd, 4x4, Banks 4" exhaust w/ Power Elbow,Banks Monster Muffler...on a shelf in the garage, Luk high performance clutch plate, ....133...140...155...185...

actually after re-reading your post....
you must verify fuel pressure and pull codes, cause wwithout knowing either one you might as well throw away your money!
And you need to clarify is it a battery going dead issue or a stuck wont start issue, truck wont run well if there is a voltage issue present

you just cant change parts because some guys say that it sounds like what happened to them

BTW a fuel pressure gauge can be installed for cheap (mechanical one) and it is invaluable for diagnostic purposes

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Nick

2001, 2500 Edge J/A Hot unlocked,Magna flow exhaust. Jammer II's. BHAF, Airdog 150,DSS,3rd gen Track Bar. Carli Suspension, 3rd gen Brake upgrade, transgo Shift Kit. Firestone AirBags May 07 297,000kms Jun/09 455,000kms RETIRED Military Mechanic (20yrs)

I just replaced both batteries...the truck starts but has a really low and rough idle and a dead throttle. The odometer code I pulled up is p1693.
As far as voltage I have plenty of battery and the alternator is good. What I'm not sure of is the voltage regulator fixed to the alternator?

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2001 Dodge Ram 2500, Qd Cab, Long Bed, 5spd, 4x4, Banks 4" exhaust w/ Power Elbow,Banks Monster Muffler...on a shelf in the garage, Luk high performance clutch plate, ....133...140...155...185...