Dodge Diesel Mechanics_ Help!

[pintailslammer]

Hi
I need some advice on a 2001 2500 5.9l cummins dead pedal problem

I bought my son a 2001 dodge 5.9 litre cummins with 260,000 kms on it

Truck was fine when we drove but not its got dead pedal as he calls it
We've changed the throttle position sensor and the turbo boost sensor. It still does it
Cleaned most of the wire connectors and added die electric grease, Im no diesel mechanic and dont know what else to look at. So if any of you are a dodge or a diesel mechanic who can point me in a good direction Id be greatly appreciated of your help

And its got lots of diesel pressure, so not the pump as truck runs fine otherwise

Thanks
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[coolpete1]

apps sensor is most likely bad , (pedal position sensor) . pretty common

[Iron Brew]

Originally Posted by coolpete1

apps sensor is most likely bad , (pedal position sensor) . pretty common

Yup. Get one from Gino's garage. Don't go through Dodge.

[ram crazy]

Originally Posted by coolpete1

apps sensor is most likely bad , (pedal position sensor) . pretty common

He said he’s changed it already! First question, is the CEL on? If so you will have to pull the codes to see what is wrong. I’ve seen where mice have chewed through wiring as well or where a harness has rubbed through and caused issues too. Until you hook it up to a scanner you will be just throwing money at it. Owning a diesel will get expensive you will learn that fast!

[tool]

Was the new APPS calibrated when you replaced it?

I went through the dead pedal thing with my ‘99 years ago.

Let me guess, if you pump the pedal hard three times it will magically come back?

Can you read the codes?

[Macdsl]

Apps sensor as suggested but since you already did that check the codes. More than likely it’s the injection pump itself if you have covered the other basis. VP44 pumps have weird ways of failing sometime.

[elk eater]

Pull codes from dash or scanner. That will point you in the right direction.

[RandyBoBandy]

Shoot me the VIN and the codes via PM..I'll try to help you out

[pintailslammer]

Hi
Thanks for the replys after some good advice from Randy we took the truck and had it scanned. Found 2 corroded wires on the Map plug. Had it fixed and so far so good

I dont know where Randys shop is in Edmonton but 2 thumbs up to him!!

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[marky_mark]

Light it on fire and don’t look back

[7magtime]

Originally Posted by marky_mark

Light it on fire and don’t look back

Lol yup, dodge and diesel together......shiver.
Good on you Randy for helping him out!

[pintailslammer]

Originally Posted by 7magtime

Lol yup, dodge and diesel together......shiver.
Good on you Randy for helping him out!

Well when you have trucks still running with 400-500,000 kms and still fetching 10-15000 for them, dont see may fords or chevy's doing that

Again big thanks to Randy!

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[marky_mark]

Originally Posted by pintailslammer

Well when you have trucks still running with 400-500,000 kms and still fetching 10-15000 for them, dont see may fords or chevy's doing that

Again big thanks to Randy!

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I have a couple 6.7 fords in that range
I wouldn’t sell them
Have a Cummins that I’ll sell ya
Warranty is 30 sec or 30 feet

[Dean2]

Randy is a great guy. He helped me out too. His shop is in the west end. Been in business for more than 40 years. If you are looking for a great independent mechanic give them a call.



Arena Auto
11615 163 Street NW
Edmonton, AB T5M 3W6
Phone number
(780) 453-1805

[1899b]

Originally Posted by RandyBoBandy

Shoot me the VIN and the codes via PM..I'll try to help you out

Awesome Randy. Great gesture and outcome

[Big Grey Wolf]

Do not see many Fords looking for mechanical help at 20 years and 400,000km. Most Fords need mechanical help well before 100,000km.