How do you clear the water on a Duramax fuel light?

What does Engine code P2269 mean?

What the P2269 code means. This trouble code indicates that the powertrain control module has detected that there may be water in the fuel system. This indication is picked up by a sensor in the fuel tank that checks for substances other than fuel in the system.

How many gallons left when fuel light comes on?

2.5 gallons
As a general rule, most cars have about 2.5 gallons left in the tank when the gas light comes on. So depending on how many miles you get per gallon, you can probably go anywhere between 30-60 miles.

How do you reset the fuel filter on a duRamax 2020?

To reset the system, press and hold the thumbwheel for two seconds while Fuel Filter Life Remaining is displayed on the DIC.

When does the water in fuel light come on?

The water in fuel light comes on when the sensor on the fuel filter under the cab detects water present in the fuel. The truck will reduce power if enough water is detected after the water in fuel light comes on.

When does water in fuel reduced power come on?

This video is showing what happens when the water in fuel reduced power light comes on the dash of a 6.7 power stroke Ford superduty truck. The water in fuel light comes on when the sensor on the fuel filter under the cab detects water present in the fuel.

What to do if your fuel light won’t go off?

Sending scanner to be repaired. Cut the plug off, wipe clean the ends of each wire with water. Seal them up and take it for a drive. If that keeps it off, buy a new plug or run it threw the dishwasher. Salt and water from the roads can get in the plug and cause it to sense water if fuel. That’s what I’d do anyway.

Why does my fuel filter light keep coming on?

Salt and water from the roads can get in the plug and cause it to sense water if fuel. That’s what I’d do anyway. If that’s not it, its a wiring chaff or module issue. Unplug the water in fuel sensor wiring from the bottom of the filter and see what happens. If the light stays on you’ve got a wiring or computer problem.

How do you clear the water on a DuraMAX fuel light?

Depress the accelerator and brake pedals simultaneously and fully and hold them down for ten seconds. Release the accelerator and brake pedals and turn the ignition key off. The system is now reset.

Can you use starting fluid on a DuraMAX?

For the love of Duramax don’t use starter fluid in your diesel engine.

How to drain water from fuel filter Duramax?

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What does water in fuel warning mean on Silverado?

New to the diesel Silverado. A few questions: 1. I am only getting it at startup, not on constantly or while driving. Is that normal for this model? 2. Have changed fuel filter and put in new one. Is there a way to reset the warning message once problem is fixed or does this indicate continuing issues? 3. Where is the sensor located?

How does the water sensor work on a Duramax?

Click to expand… The WIF sensor works like this— there is a plastic float with a magnet that can move up and down on the stem. When there is water in the filter, the float is suppose to rise on the stem, and the magnet is suppose to close the reed switch– [which is mounted inside the WIF stem].

Is it normal to have water in fuel tank?

Different instructions if comes on and goes off, comes on and stays on, comes on after fuelling…. It’s definitely not ‘normal’ to get WIF messages. Yes, supplement just says it indicated filter is partially filled with water. if it stays on, which mine doesn’t, then it means water in tank too (more serious).

Which is the best fuel additive for Duramax Diesel?

When you change filters you move oit from one filter to the next. Second he very best fuel additive to provide the lubricity lost in the manufacture of the ULSD is, believe it or not, Bio Diesel. Opti Lube is good but beat out slightly by Bio and no additional cost.

What to do if you have water in your diesel?

Click to expand… I would stick a hose into the bottom of the tank and pull a sample of fuel into a jar and let it settle to verify the presence of water. If there is then you will need to drain and refill with fresh diesel.

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