Yet another Dead Pedal question

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swig8180

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So I'm new to driving a Cummins, I drove a Powerstroke before this. I bought this truck almost 2 weeks ago. It has had several issues that have been fairly easy to fix. But I'm hoping my VP44 isn't going out. I get the 0216 from the ECU, so this is not a good sign. Like others I only see problems when i first start the truck. Once the Temp is over 140 I dont have any problems. I see a lot of people talking about a dead pedal, I'm wondering if my problem is the same, or does a true dead pedal not raise the rpms at all? The pedal is responsive some. The motor will get up to 1500-1700 rpm. And if i fully depress the pedal the transmission will down shift and the RPMs will raise to around 2000. Most of the time I can pump the pedal a few times and it goes away. Also i can shut the motor off and restart and it goes away.

Thanks for the help... even if it is saying get a new VP
 
Get a new pump on the way ASAP! I had 3 trucks in here in the last week with the P0216 code, all acted very similar to yours, all took a new pump. Upgrade the lift pump while you're at it or you'll wipe out the second VP.
 
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