0087 only while towing

Micah

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Only while towing. If I use the tow mode it kicks the code withing 15 minutes but if i run it in the normal mode it kicks the code after about 45 minutes. I know its a low fuel pressure code but don't know why. Also it only happens when I am towing more than 1500 lbs. Thanks, Micah.
 

Micah

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Yeah changed the filter and it still does it. This is my first diesel so I have no clue what all the acronyms mean, like cp3. If it is injectors why would it only do it while towing?
 

jlawles2

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Change the filter again. Also drain the filter to see if it is full of water. It could be that you picked up a bad tank of fuel and it is plugging the filter. If there is water in the filter, keep a couple on hand and drain frequently. Just because the Water in Fuel Light did not come on, does not mean that the filter is not full of water. They WIF sensors are known to not work.
 

Micah

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It only happens when towing a heavy load though. I can tow about 5000 lbs and floor it and it runs normal.
 

lotsofmiles

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They did mine there is a thread in here titled something like 'dealer fixed my 0087'. With a copy of the receipt. Sorry can't link it right now from my phone. I really don't know if anyone with. A tech2 can do it