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P0252 Dodge Code - Injection Pump Fuel Metering Control 'A' Range/Performance

Quick Answer

Fuel Injection Pump fuel valve circuit is monitored after current feedback monitoring is complete and engine speed is approximately 700 RPM. Common causes include Faulty Fuel Injection Pump, Fuel Injection Pump harness is open or shorted, Fuel Injection Pump circuit poor electrical connection. Severity is High - diagnose this code as soon as possible. Driving is not recommended if the warning light is flashing, the engine runs poorly, or safety-related symptoms are present.

What it means: P0252 Dodge indicates Injection Pump Fuel Metering Control 'A' Range/Performance.
Common causes: Common causes include Faulty Fuel Injection Pump, Fuel Injection Pump harness is open or shorted, Fuel Injection Pump circuit poor electrical connection.
Severity: High - diagnose this code as soon as possible.
Can I drive?: Driving is not recommended if the warning light is flashing, the engine runs poorly, or safety-related symptoms are present.

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Code Popularity 15,056

How popular is this code, among other codes? Low

Repair Importance Level

Urgent (Diagnose now) (3 / 3)

Repair Difficulty Level

Advanced (Pro) (3 / 3)

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Code P0252 Dodge Description

Fuel Injection Pump fuel valve circuit is monitored after current feedback monitoring is complete and engine speed is approximately 700 RPM. The Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) may be stored when the Engine Control Module (ECM) does not receive a signal from the solenoid valve to indicate valve movement.

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What does this mean?

What are the Possible Causes of the DTC P0252 Dodge?

Faulty Fuel Injection Pump
Fuel Injection Pump harness is open or shorted
Fuel Injection Pump circuit poor electrical connection
Faulty Engine Control Module (ECM)

How to Fix the DTC P0252 Dodge?

Review the 'Possible Causes' above and visually examine the corresponding wiring harness and connectors. Check for damaged components and inspect connector pins for signs of being broken, bent, pushed out, or corroded.

What is the Cost to Diagnose the Code?

Labor: 1.0

To diagnose the P0252 Dodge code, it typically requires 1.0 hour of labor. Rates vary by location, vehicle, and shop. Many shops charge between $80–$150 per hour; dealerships and metro areas may be higher, independents may be lower.

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james
Date: April 23, 2018 at 9:09 pm

i have 2000 3500 dodge cumins the rpm starts to go up and then starts running rough i don't think its the injection pump and fuel presure is 15 18 psi P0252 code

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OBDIITech
Date: April 27, 2018 at 3:01 am

Unfortunately, I never had that problem before, but according to a national database of repairs for your model year, the most common component that will set the P0252 code is the Fuel Injection Pump

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