P0251 Injection pump fuel metering control "A" malfunction

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JASONL
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i pulled this code - P0251 Injection pump fuel metering control "A" Malfunction
(cam/rotor/injector). i have no clue where to start or what to fix. can somebody help me? it is a 1998 3500 Savana van with the 6.5 turbo diesel. i am lost and need some guidance please.
Jul 24, 2007 at 7:11 PM
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CLY
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Did the light just come on? Did you change the fuel filter or run out of fuel by any chance? any drivability problems?


Cly
Jul 24, 2007 at 7:21 PM
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i have changed the fuel filter. it just started doing this about a week ago. i have pulled the fuel tank off and cleaned everything. i have tried to research where to look or what to look for but no luck so far. i am just wondering where the electrical circuit is located to even find the malfunction? if you might know or even have a idea where to start i would be very happy. thanks for the help.


Jason
Jul 24, 2007 at 9:13 PM
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The electrical side of it has circuits that run from the power-train control module to the optical fuel temperature sensor. If there is air the the fuel system the light will come on. Make sure fuel system is free of air. I would suspect that the optical sensor is faulty. I do not believe that it is service separately from the fuel injection pump. Here is a schematic of the circuits:


https://images.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/86485_195167_1.jpg

Here is a picture of the pump assembly. Optical fuel temp sensor is #1.


https://images.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/86485_192955_2.jpg

Hope this helps. Cly
Jul 25, 2007 at 5:09 AM
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yes that does help. i will try to see if there is air in the system and try again. and i am guessing that part is on the top right side of the motor. can that sensor be replaced or if that is the problem am i just out of luck?

Thanks for helping me so far.



Jason
Jul 25, 2007 at 5:42 AM
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I think that it comes with the unit, but I would still make some calls and see if maybe they are available separately.


Cly
Jul 25, 2007 at 5:49 AM
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Thanks for all your help. i hope i can be as helpful sometime.



Jason
Jul 25, 2007 at 7:59 PM
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