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Old 12-25-2012, 10:20 AM
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Default ChecK engine light with Code P1693

Have been doing some reading on past threads with P1693 code coming up but it appears that I need to have it scanned to address the issue but figured I would throw it out for comment.

Just a short note on this issue, started truck yesterday morning to go goose hunting. The air temp was minus 15 f and it started right up came back 20 minutes later to see the check engine light on. Truck drove fine with no loss of power or other issues but I am lerry of driving it much more before I find out what could be the issue.

Nearest shop is 70 miles away, add on the fact that I am confined to a wheelchair and trying to get service is going to be an issue but I can deal with it. Just wondering if it could be the VP or something else major. Any help or advice is appreciated

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Old 12-25-2012, 10:55 AM
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Yes you will have to hook it up to a scanner. If you have a parts store close they will usually have a scanner that you can borrow (I know O'reilys and Autozone does). I would say with the temp the code is going to be for a high/low current to the air heater but possibly due to low fuel pressure. Do you have a fuel pressure gauge? Merry Christmas
 
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Old 12-25-2012, 12:14 PM
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The truck came with a juice with attitude chip and as such I believe I should be able to see the fuel pressure on the output screen but I could be wrong. What type of pressure would or should be looking for if it does show fuel pressure
 
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Yes the edge will show fuel pressure as long as it is all hooked up. Fuel pressure should be 12-17psi at idle and at least 8psi at wide open throttle. If its not change you fuel filter. Are you using anti gel in your fuel?
 
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