Whats wrong? - Dodge Diesel

frenzel · 04-08-2008, 01:04 PM

Ok, this has been going on since last summer. I start the truck and it typically sits for 2 or 3 mins while I get things together for the day. When I take off, for the first 5 or 6 miles I get random dead pedal. If I slap the ignition back off and back to on it takes off only to come back in a minute or 2. After the truck is warm it will do it but as the truck slows and downshifts it comes back to life. The codes I get are PCU-18899,0460,1492,1693,done,ECU,1693,0216. I know it is probably my inj pump but is there anything else in addition or otherwise that would cause this?

JPR Ram · 04-08-2008, 01:07 PM

Unfortunately, I really believe your VP-44 is on it's way out.

frenzel · 04-08-2008, 02:46 PM

I figured so. It has just been going on so long. Should I ride it out?

JPR Ram · 04-08-2008, 03:10 PM

You can. But as sure as there is a God, it'll leave you stranded someplace out in the boondocks. If you know a tow truck driver or have AAA, that wouldn't be such a big deal. Anything other than that, it'll be a real PITA.

Busboy · 04-08-2008, 03:42 PM

I have a buddy who says quote, " why bother fixing it in the nice warm shop, it's much easier to do it by the side of the road". Translation... preventive maintenance is better than reactive maintenance and you get to choose when and where.

haloman · 04-08-2008, 03:56 PM

Another bites the dust...

frenzel · 04-09-2008, 01:04 PM

so nothing else.....just the pump to worry about

Hillcountry · 04-09-2008, 01:20 PM

Before you replace your VP44 make sure your LP is working with a FP gauge. You don't want to kill your new VP.

04-08-2008, 01:07 PM	#2
JPR Ram Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: My head lays down in Murrieta, but the day light hours are spent in San Diego, Ca. Posts: 1,820 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	Unfortunately, I really believe your VP-44 is on it's way out. __________________ 2000 4x4, Q/B, L/B, 2" lift, Nitto A/T's on 17x9 Raceline Monster forged wheels, Alpine CVA w/ CD, DVD, XM and I-Pod, RV275's, Quad (beta) XZT+ / Xzillaraider Stack, "Built" 47re w/ Billet goodie's & Dunright V/B, Isspro Pyro/Boost/TrannyTemp/FuelPSI w/ low PSI light, AFE Stage-1, Banks Hi-Ram, Raptor 100 w/ BigLine kit, Straight 4" exhaust with 5" chrome tip, Adj Boost elbow, AND NO turbo silencer 1989 S&S 10' Camper; 1988 Suzuki Samurai; 1986 Honda TRX250R; 2001 Honda XR-50

04-08-2008, 03:42 PM	#5
Busboy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 2,639 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	I have a buddy who says quote, " why bother fixing it in the nice warm shop, it's much easier to do it by the side of the road". Translation... preventive maintenance is better than reactive maintenance and you get to choose when and where. __________________ 2011 3500 Laramie CC SB 4X4 Auto 3.73. Reese Cl 5 hitch. B&W turnover & comp. clean oil mod. 2011 3500 SLT CC LB 4X4 G56 SBend DD 3.73. Reese Cl 5, hitch, B&W turnover, clean oil mod. Sons truck.

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haloman Chapter President Join Date: May 2002 Location: Evansville, IN/Henderson, KY Posts: 3,529 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	Another bites the dust... __________________ Daniel 01.5 2500 CTD 2wd 6spd QC/SB Green SLT

04-09-2008, 01:20 PM	#8
Hillcountry Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 387 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	Before you replace your VP44 make sure your LP is working with a FP gauge. You don't want to kill your new VP. __________________ White 2001 Quad Cab, 4X4, 5 spd, BHAF--Silencer ring left me years ago, 4" turbo back exhaust with MBRP resonator, fuel pressure gauge, LP relocated to framerail. 16' Wells Cargo Enclosed Two Axle Cargo Trailer.

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04-08-2008, 02:46 PM	#3
frenzel Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Branson Missouri Posts: 31 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	I figured so. It has just been going on so long. Should I ride it out?

04-08-2008, 03:10 PM	#4
JPR Ram Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: My head lays down in Murrieta, but the day light hours are spent in San Diego, Ca. Posts: 1,820 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	You can. But as sure as there is a God, it'll leave you stranded someplace out in the boondocks. If you know a tow truck driver or have AAA, that wouldn't be such a big deal. Anything other than that, it'll be a real PITA.

04-09-2008, 01:04 PM	#7
frenzel Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Branson Missouri Posts: 31 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	so nothing else.....just the pump to worry about