need help

[TFAJennings]

I have a 1999 Dodge Ram 24 valve turbo, auto, 4 inch stainless exhaust, new fuel filter and feed pump, edge and monitor. After truck is driven for 20 minutes on highway I experience a loss of power at 2100 rpms around 55-60 mph. After feathering the gas pedal I can get power back briefly but when heated up again it starts all over. Truck runs like a bear off highway.Fuel pressure is steady at 10. Mechanic got a code showing fuel timing problem and had no idea. Any hep would be great. Problem happens with and with out a load. 70 k on truck. Bill

[rbmchief]

do you know what code it was specifically?

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02 2500 slt 4x4,auto,icebox cai,silencer ring mia, Quad xzt+,jhook, Pinnacle 4" turbo back exhaust,westach elec fuel guage, isspro transtemp,boost,egt guages in pillar, line x in bed, runnin 2 stroke.

[TFAJennings]

sorry, no. just written on invoice along with a map sensor notation. I unplugged the Edge and still experience the problem

[Steveo24]

Is this problem intermittent, or does it always happen at the same RPM?? It would definately help to know the exact code number, then we can help you out from there.

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98.5 3500 2WD dually-Auto Meter fuel, boost, pyro, and trans temp. One piece headlights+ LED's, Silencer ring MIA 4:10 Gears-5 inch exhaust-150horse Coaltrain sticks-Smarty-Edge Comp HOT- Stage 2 snow kit-BHAF-BD pusher pump-Amsoil, HX 40,

[TFAJennings]

I was able to retrieve the codes documented and they are as follows;PO216 inj pmp tim fail and PO237 map sensor volts too low. Any help would be great, the kids want to camp but I am hesitant to tow right now. The issue only occurrs after 20 minutes of highway drive time or 15 miles of warm up driving. Seems to happen at the overdrive point of RPM. I can't maintain 55 - 60 mph with out losing the pedal.

[Steveo24]

Someone will correct me if I am wrong, but I believe that the PO 216 code is really bad news, and usually means it's time for a new injection pump, as for the other, if the pump is causing that many problems, it might have trigered the other code??? Not to sure on that second one though. I'm sure that someone else will chime in here!!

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98.5 3500 2WD dually-Auto Meter fuel, boost, pyro, and trans temp. One piece headlights+ LED's, Silencer ring MIA 4:10 Gears-5 inch exhaust-150horse Coaltrain sticks-Smarty-Edge Comp HOT- Stage 2 snow kit-BHAF-BD pusher pump-Amsoil, HX 40,

[SmokinRam01]

you are correct the first code mean ahh CRAP!!!.......so no camping till she gets a new pump

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2001 Dodge Sport Quad-Cab, Alpine head unit, ZX450 amp, JL-12w6, Edge Juice w/Attitude "Hot", 4 inch 409 MBRP no soot trap, 315x75x16 Micky Thompson ATZ,www.TopgunCustomz.com level kit, on second Blue Holley pump, smoke switch and TorqLoc switch 865-806-8151

[TFAJennings]

would it be unusual for the pump to act up only after a warm up drive. It does not act up at all around town. My EDGE shows fine fuel pressure too. Its all new to me. Just looking for moral support I guess before I reach for the green!!

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Last edited by TFAJennings : 08-05-2008 at 10:28 AM. Reason: thanks

[Steveo24]

I have heard that the code listed is internal failure of the pump, and it's only a matter of time before it does fail. On the bright side of things, they have gotten increasingly cheaper since a couple of years ago, and if you post a wanted to buy thread on this forum, it's like pricematching at it's finest. A lot of the guys on here have bought and replaced them, so if there is a deal to be found, I'm sure someone can point you in the right direction. If it were me, I would not tow until it is replaced

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98.5 3500 2WD dually-Auto Meter fuel, boost, pyro, and trans temp. One piece headlights+ LED's, Silencer ring MIA 4:10 Gears-5 inch exhaust-150horse Coaltrain sticks-Smarty-Edge Comp HOT- Stage 2 snow kit-BHAF-BD pusher pump-Amsoil, HX 40,

[TFAJennings]

I thought I was in the clear when I replaced the lift pump and my fuel pressure was good. I guess the damage was already done and is starting to show now... At least I hope my limited knowledge makes sense!! I will ask around to find a new pump on the forum. You all have been helpful to a beginner such as me. The truck has been good to me since 99 so I guess this is an investment.. Thanks all. Any advice is still welcome

[Steveo24]

If you do a search on this forum as well there are a ton of good how to write ups on all sorts of things, if look, I'm sure you will find video's and what not on how to replace the pump, etc... Good luck

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98.5 3500 2WD dually-Auto Meter fuel, boost, pyro, and trans temp. One piece headlights+ LED's, Silencer ring MIA 4:10 Gears-5 inch exhaust-150horse Coaltrain sticks-Smarty-Edge Comp HOT- Stage 2 snow kit-BHAF-BD pusher pump-Amsoil, HX 40,

[TFAJennings]

Will do, I saw the video how tos. I like your headlights. I just put them on mine. Thanks again