First time poster here. I've got an '01 LB7 with 220+K miles (other infor in signature). I've been having a problem recently with my truck dying at random times. It is never the same scenario it seems. I could have just hopped in it and it die at the end of the drive way or it could be after a long day of driving. It could be while stopping at a red light, stopped for a few seconds, or taking off. It could be at low throttle position or full throttle position.
It seems that it is cutting fuel from the motor. Sometimes it will cut out and lose power only to "restart" itself and go on as normal. Sometimes when it dies it will fire right back up, other times it has to sit for a minute or so taking several cranks to get it to fire.
The first time I remember it happening I was getting on the interstate. I had the throttle pinned trying to get up to speed to merge in from of a semi when the whole truck shook and the engine just reved like the tranny had let go. When it happened the service engine light came on and it wouldnt go over 45-50 mph before redlining. I thought I had lost high gear. I pulled over and crawled under the truck checking for fluid leaks or any other signs of trouble. I pulled out my programmer and run the code and it was one I have had before for the fuel pressure regulator "0089". I cleared the code, started the truck and it drove home like brand new. Since then rather than rev the engine and stop pulling, it just kills it totally. Only no codes show up. It seems that the FPR could be the culprit, but I wanted to get some opinions before spending any money on it.
I've also pulled both my programmer and chip off of the truck. Ive run it stock, with the programmer only, the chip only, and both. No noticable changes in any application. What would make the FPR code trip and then go away without making any repairs? All I do is clear the code and it could go away for months or come back on as soon as I start it.
I don't know a lot about motors, just enough to be dangerous. I basically learn about stuff as it breaks and needs repair. So IDK what the effects of a bad FPR is or how to fix it or what it even looks like. Some ideas that pop to mind are the fuel pump relay or an overheating coil. But IDK if those are even on a diesel engine. This is the first I or anyone I know has owned. So please excuse my ignorance.
It seems that it is cutting fuel from the motor. Sometimes it will cut out and lose power only to "restart" itself and go on as normal. Sometimes when it dies it will fire right back up, other times it has to sit for a minute or so taking several cranks to get it to fire.
The first time I remember it happening I was getting on the interstate. I had the throttle pinned trying to get up to speed to merge in from of a semi when the whole truck shook and the engine just reved like the tranny had let go. When it happened the service engine light came on and it wouldnt go over 45-50 mph before redlining. I thought I had lost high gear. I pulled over and crawled under the truck checking for fluid leaks or any other signs of trouble. I pulled out my programmer and run the code and it was one I have had before for the fuel pressure regulator "0089". I cleared the code, started the truck and it drove home like brand new. Since then rather than rev the engine and stop pulling, it just kills it totally. Only no codes show up. It seems that the FPR could be the culprit, but I wanted to get some opinions before spending any money on it.
I've also pulled both my programmer and chip off of the truck. Ive run it stock, with the programmer only, the chip only, and both. No noticable changes in any application. What would make the FPR code trip and then go away without making any repairs? All I do is clear the code and it could go away for months or come back on as soon as I start it.
I don't know a lot about motors, just enough to be dangerous. I basically learn about stuff as it breaks and needs repair. So IDK what the effects of a bad FPR is or how to fix it or what it even looks like. Some ideas that pop to mind are the fuel pump relay or an overheating coil. But IDK if those are even on a diesel engine. This is the first I or anyone I know has owned. So please excuse my ignorance.
