Date: Nov. 8, 2002
Models: 2003 (DR) Ram Pickup
NOTE: THIS BULLETIN APPLIES TO VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 5.9L CUMMINS 24-VALVE DIESEL ENGINE (SALES CODE ETC OR ETH), BUILT BEFORE OCTOBER 11, 2002 (MDH 1011XX)..
Symptom/Condition:
When the Fuel Filter/Water Separator drain valve is opened, nothing
comes out.
Diagnosis:
If the Symptom/Condition is present, perform Repair
Procedure.
Repair Procedure:
1. With the engine not running. Place a drain pan under the Fuel Filter/Water Separator drain hose.
2. Open the Fuel Filter/Water Separator drain valve to its fully open position (90 degree rotation).
3. Turn the ignition switch to the RUN position (do not start the engine), this will run the fuel lift pump for 2 seconds. As the fuel lift pump runs, it will purge fluid out of the Fuel Filter/Water Separator drain hose into the drain pan.
4. Turn the Ignition switch to the OFF position.
5. Cycle the Fuel Filter/Water Separator drain valve several times from open to closed. At this point the Fuel Filter/Water Separator drain valve should continue to function properly. If this Fuel Filter/Water Separator drain valve does not drain properly, repeat steps 1 through 5 again.
NOTE: THE NORMAL FLUID FLOW FROM THE FUEL FILTER/WATER SEPARATOR DRAIN HOSE IS A STREAM THAT IS BETWEEN 1.6 MM AND 3.2. MM (1/16 AND 1/8 IN.) DIAMETER.
Policy: Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.
Time Allowance:
Labor Operation No: 14-40-01-95 Drain Fuel/Water
separator....................0.2 hrs
Failure Code: 40 - Fluid high or low