Check engine light on, code P0256

2005 GMC ENVOY
165,900 MILES • V6 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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HD2424
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I was driving home, and the A/C wasn’t working too good. I had a check engine light turn on with p0256. It started to overheat, I pulled over immediately. Could it possibly be the fan clutch? Please provide how I should proceed.

Thanks
Apr 5, 2022 at 8:00 AM
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This sounds like two separate problems, the code P0256 Injection Pump Fuel Metering Control B Malfunction (Cam/Rotor/Injector) which I have seen the fuel pump that is going out can cause the issue because the computer can control the fuel pressure but to be sure here is how to check the fuel pressure in general with specific instruction in the diagrams below. Please re-post the overheating and A/C issue which should be related.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-fuel-system-pressure-and-regulator

Fuel Pressure (Key "on", Engine "off") .................... 345-395 kpa (50-57 psi)

Check out the diagrams (below). Let us know what happens and please upload pictures or videos of the problem.
Apr 6, 2022 at 3:19 AM
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Here is how you can change the fuel pump out in general with a guide below to show you how on your car:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-an-electric-fuel-pump

Check out the diagrams (below). Please let us know what happens.
Apr 6, 2022 at 3:25 AM
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Okay, will do. I got fan problem fixed, it was a bad relay.
Apr 6, 2022 at 3:58 AM
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I’ll be checking fuel pressure today.

Thanks for the help.
Apr 6, 2022 at 3:58 AM
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Nice work, let me know on the code P0256 problem.
Apr 6, 2022 at 4:47 AM
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Will do.
Apr 6, 2022 at 7:50 AM
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Update: fuel pressure below spec got new fuel pump ordered. thanks for the help.
Apr 6, 2022 at 10:46 PM
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