my truck just threw a code P1693. engine hunts a little. Is my vp going by by. I change the fuel filter every 5000miles. and service this beast every 5000mi.

 

P1693 is the companion code.

Means there's a code present in the other module, depending on which module had the 1693 in it.

If that's all you show with the key on/off/on/off/on method, you'll have to have it scanned.
Either Autozone or other big parts house, or the dealer, to find the hiding code.


phox

 

P216 is thc other code. it showed up today

 

I think it should be 4 numbers long.

Check our Tech Facts section for a list of OBD II codes.
https://www.dieseltruckresource.com/...n&onlynewfaq=1

 

P1693 & p0216 are the two codes that came up

 

0216 code is Fuel Injection Pump timing failure. Causes: high fuel supply restriction, low fuel pressure, wrong keyway installed.
Could be VP is going, lift pump going, restriction in fuel supply, etc.

 

Did a little "Yahoo"ing and found this:



http://dodgeram.info/tsb/2000/Sa_00-11.htm

SERVICE ACTION #00-11
5.9L -24V Diesel Fuel Transfer Pump - Low Fuel Output
Superseded by Customer Satisfaction Notice 878


Date: 03/16/00

Involved Vehicles:

2000 - 2001 BR/BE Ram Truck

NOTE: THIS INFORMATION APPLIES TO VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 5.9L-24V DIESEL ENGINE BUILT ON OR BETWEEN ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER (ESN) 56662576 AND 56671920. THE ESN INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE ON THE ENGINE DATA PLATE, WHICH IS LOCATED ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE ENGINE, AFFIXED TO THE TIMING GEAR HOUSING. PLEASE REFER TO GIG. 79 ON PAGE 14-98 OF THE 2000 RAM TRUCK SERVICE MANUAL (81-370-0008).

NOTE: A VIN LIST OF SUSPECT VEHICLES IS BEING SENT WITH THIS D-MAIL.

YG141855

Symptom/Condition:

The customer may experience a hard start and/or a no-start condition after approximately 9,000 miles of engine operation. The Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) may illuminate due to Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC) P0216 (Fuel Injection Pump Timing Failure).

This condition may be due to lower than normal fuel output from the engine fuel transfer (lift) pump.

There's more if you click on the link..........

 

fuel filter was changed about 2000 miles ago. checked it today its very clean. but I had a bear of a time bleeding the air out of the filter housing. LP is very quiet but still clicking. not much flow.
This sucks I had the same problem at 36000miles when my VP died. When It's cold it lopes like it has a strong cam on it. I called the dealer. Their going to look at on monday. My pusher pump flows good when I disconnect it. The LP is restricting it. Well maybe I'll get a new VP and LP before its out of warranty .