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Old Oct 13, 2007 | 02:32 PM
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well my parents took my truck last night and they put biodiesel in it. and today the truck didnt wana start right away and the engine light came on. it is code p1693. i was wondering were drews codes list whent.
 
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Old Oct 13, 2007 | 02:34 PM
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what percentage of bio and what is the weather like?
 
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Old Oct 13, 2007 | 02:37 PM
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whether here is cold around 5 celcuis at night and around 15-20c in the day. they dont remember wut percent it is.
 
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Old Oct 13, 2007 | 02:43 PM
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The trouble code list is now in the "CTD FAQ..." pinned to the top.

According to the list:
P1693
Turbo Charge Control Circuit Malfunction

Maybe the bio-diesel isn't to blame
 
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Old Oct 13, 2007 | 02:49 PM
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wierd
does that code include all years?
 
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Old Oct 13, 2007 | 02:58 PM
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dang man...but sounds like bio aint to blame..i have run B20 in my truck just to test er out..ran fine..just didnt smoke alot! lol
 
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Old Oct 13, 2007 | 08:33 PM
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p1693 I believe that is related to the vp44. I'd say clear the code and hope it doesn't comeback. May have been a hickup.
 
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Old Oct 13, 2007 | 10:11 PM
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Symptom:
P1693-DTC DETECTED IN PCM/ECM
 
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Old Oct 13, 2007 | 10:53 PM
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I think everyones right... just face it... your truck is sick....sorry it's broken... but it happens....
 
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Old Oct 15, 2007 | 12:41 AM
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well a little later the code just whent away. simple as that.
 
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