i have a 2001 dodge cummins i am wondering how to fix the dead pedal. it usually only does right when u start it. it will have really bad thottle response and accelerates slowly after a few miles it will go away what do i have to do to fix this?

 

Replace your VP44 injection Pump

 

agree with luke got the same problem

 

Try to reset your APPS before you go buying a new Pump! Its free

 

LP too maybe

 

LP would starve the VP and possibly make the truck sputter or shut off. Dead pedal is electrical in either the APPS or VP.

 

did you check for codes?

 

Scan it first before doing anything else.

What does your fuel pressure guage say at Wide Open Throttle?

 

ya i did it comes up as 0216

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i have a fass lp

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how do u reset your apps?

 

Disconnect your battery grounds for half an hour, recommended time.
Reconnect battery grounds
Turn key to run position, but DO NOT start
Depress accelerator pedal fully, and let off fully
Turn the key off, run as normal after that.

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Even in a Dodge Diesel Powertrain Diagnostic Procedures book, the outcome of a P0216 code is grim. P0216 is "Fuel Injection Pump Timing Failure". Diagnostic procedures are limited to checking fuel pressure, and pump gear timing. I don't think there is light at the end of the tunnel on this situation. Sorry.