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2003 DODGE RAM 2500

5.7L V8 Hemi4WDAUTOMATICgas
9 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls
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P0089moderate severityPowertrain

Fuel Pressure Regulator 1 Performance

on 2003 Dodge Ram 2500 5.7L V8 Hemi · 4WD

What this code means

The fuel pressure regulator is not maintaining the commanded fuel pressure.

Symptoms

  • Check Engine Light
  • Fluctuating idle
  • Hesitation
  • Poor fuel economy

Common causes

  • Faulty fuel pressure regulator
  • Vacuum line issue
  • Fuel pump weak
  • Restricted fuel supply

Diagnostic steps

  1. Monitor fuel pressure at idle and under load
  2. Test vacuum line to regulator
  3. Check fuel pump output
  4. Inspect fuel lines

Repair notes

Replace fuel pressure regulator.

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