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1997 DODGE RAM 3500

6.7L I6 Cummins Diesel4WDAUTOMATICdiesel
1 active safety recall on this vehicle — view recalls
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P0251high severityPowertrain

Injection Pump Fuel Metering Control A (Cam/Rotor/Injector)

on 1997 Dodge Ram 3500 6.7L I6 Cummins Diesel · 4WD

What this code means

Malfunction in the diesel injection pump fuel metering control.

Symptoms

  • Check Engine Light
  • Rough running
  • Excessive smoke
  • Poor power

Common causes

  • Injection pump failure
  • Fuel metering valve stuck
  • Wiring issue
  • Contaminated fuel

Diagnostic steps

  1. Test fuel metering valve
  2. Check wiring
  3. Inspect injection pump
  4. Test fuel quality

Repair notes

Service or replace injection pump. Common in diesel engines.

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