tigerhays

I have a 2000 Dodge 3/4 4x4 lost all power while shifting into 3rd,it still runs but it sounds like it is on 4 cylinders. I checked filter,I loosened a line to a injector had very little diesel coming out.

2500Ram

Do you have any fuel pressure readings?

Hope it's just an lift pump and pray it's not a VP.

Do the key trick, key on, off, on, off, on and watch the odometer window. Report back with the codes.

Good luck.

tigerhays

Excuse my ignorance but I dont know the trick can you call me I will go in the yard and do it,832 309 4791

2500Ram

With you key in the ignition, turn it to run but don't press to start that will be on. So just on, off, on, off, on and read the codes in the odomiter window.

Let us know

tigerhays

p1693 is the reading

2500Ram

Unfortunately that's just a code telling you there is ANOTHER code. You need to get it scanned at a shop with an ODBII reader. Auto Zone or the like.

Have you serviced your filters lately fuel, air etc. I wouldn't recommend doing the fuel filter until you get the real code. Opening up the fuel system now "if" it's a failing LP or VP, it won't start again until the bad pump is replaced "if" that's the problem.

Sorry but from here I have to leave this one to more experienced members.

Good luck.

tigerhays

Thanks for your help

scottsjeeprolet

that's a companion code. You are gonna need a code reader for that one. Go to your local auto parts store they should be able to read them.

tigerhays

Could the code refer to the injection pump just curoius

phox_mulder

The hidden code could apply to anything.

Usually it's an injection pump code though.


phox

2500Ram

I know your looking for quick answers but to try to even begin to answer that question is like asking if it's going to rain tomorrow. It might rain, snow or be wonderful weather. For the 1693 code you need to get into a shop/chain store so you can stop the weather man/code reader from guessing how your going to dress in the morning or what parts you Might need to replace.

Don't go to the extreme so fast thinking VP. It might be, but start first with getting the actual code. It could be a bad map sensor, ECM, plugged filter, VP, ect.

Again good luck and I feel your frustration.

Hang in there.

kycatpower

P1693, check engine light, and no power. In my truck that's a guranteed dirty MAP sensor. 20-minutes and a few shots of Carb cleaner will fix it every time.

The point? It could be anything related to the engine. Don't fret over a VP-44 yet...

Also, you may find multiple codes that don't make much sense together. Last time I had the P1693 read there were four active codes. (Dang MAP sensor.)

tigerhays

NEW CODES
p 0254
p 1688
p 0251

high country

sorry for your loss.

that is the be all end all death code for the pump. good news is it is nothing a stack of 10 $100 bills cant fix.

bentwings

Nothing like getting hit between the eyes.

I wonder how big the VP-44 club is now??