On my way home from the Sierras towing my Jeep I experienced the dead pedal problem. It happened twice while pulling a hill right after refueling. I downshifted to 5th and it corrected itself each time. Drove the next 200 miles with no problems. The truck is an 02 HO with 50k on the clock. The only engine mod is an Edge EZ on #1 setting. The fuel pressure at the VP inlet is 15 idle, 11 cruising and 6 wot with a load. Codes P1693 & P0216 are now present.
I know this probably indicates a VP44 going bad but I was wondering if it could be caused by the fuel or Edge? I've got 6 months left on the warranty so I would like it fixed ASAP.
Another question for those on the Calif central coast does anyone have any experience with Dodge dealers in the area. I'm in Santa Barbara and the closest dealers are in Ventura or Santa Maria. Never delt with them so I would appreciate any advice.

 

depending on the dealer. some see the 0216 code and bingo new pump. some want to put in the lift pump first and see what happens. if they just bet-around-the-bush don't let them clear the code and take it somewhere else