2008 - D1 - RAM 3500 PICKUP - 6.

7L CUMMINS TURBO DIESEL

P1012-FUEL PUMP DELIVERY PRESSURE TOO HIGH

For a complete wiring diagram, refer to the Wiring Information.

Theory of Operation

The ECM will turn on the MIL lamp immediately after the diagnostic runs and fails. The ECM will turn off the MIL lamp
after the diagnostic runs and passes in four consecutive drive cycles.
• When Monitored:

While the engine is running.

• Set Condition:

Fuel pressure is above a calibrated value for a calibrated amount of time.

Possible Causes

FUEL FILTER

LIFT PUMP

HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP

HIGH PRESSURE FUEL SYSTEM LEAKS

FUEL CONTROL ACTUATOR

FUEL PRESSURE SENSOR

FUEL RETURN LINES OBSTRUCTION, DAMAGE, OR DEBRIS

Always perform the Pre-Diagnostic Troubleshooting procedure before proceeding. (Refer to 28 - DTC-Based
Diagnostics/MODULE, Engine Control (ECM) - Standard Procedure).

1. FUEL LEAKS

NOTE: If there are any other fuel system related DTCs present, repair those DTCs before proceeding.

NOTE: Verify that the fuel level is above 15% using the scan tool.
1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Visually inspect the low and high pressure side of the fuel system for fuel leaks or damaged components.

Do you have any fuel leaks or damaged components?

Yes • Repair the fuel leak.

• Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST - 6.7L. (Refer to 28 - DTC-Based Diagnostics/
MODULE, Engine Control (ECM) - Standard Procedure).

No • Go To 2

2. CHECKING FUEL RETURN LOCATIONS FOR BLOCKED LINES

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1. Check the following fuel return locations for blocked or restricted return flow:
• Fuel return line from the rear of the cylinder head.
• Fuel return line from the High Pressure Pump.
• Fuel return line from the Pressure Limiting Valve.
• Fuel return line to the Fuel Tank.

Are any of the return lines damaged or blocked?

Yes • Repair or replace the damaged fuel line.

• Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST - 6.7L. (Refer to 28 - DTC-Based Diagnostics/
MODULE, Engine Control (ECM) - Standard Procedure).

No • Go To 3

3. CHECKING THE FUEL DELIVERY SYSTEM

1. Using the scan tool, monitor the fuel pressure reading from the Fuel Pressure Sensor at idle and at 2000 RPM.

Is the fuel rail pressure reading higher at 2000 RPM than at idle?

Yes • (Refer to 29 - Non-DTC Diagnostics/Drivability - Diesel - Diagnosis and Testing) and perform the
CHECKING THE FUEL DELIVERY SYSTEM test procedure.

No • Replace the Fuel Pressure Sensor in accordance with the service information.
• Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST - 6.7L. (Refer to 28 - DTC-Based Diagnostics/
MODULE, Engine Control (ECM) - Standard Procedure).