P0252
PowertrainFuel Systemmoderate severityInjection Pump Fuel Metering Control A Range/Performance
What P0252 Means
The injection pump fuel metering control is not performing within specs.
Symptoms
- Check Engine Light
- Poor performance
- Erratic idle
Common Causes
- Fuel metering valve wear
- Contaminated fuel
- Pump wear
Diagnostic Steps
- Test metering valve
- Check fuel quality
- Monitor pump output
Where to start: Service injection pump.
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