2012 Volkswagen Amarok (2H) — Repair Solution

2.0L CDCA 4cyl 16v DOHC Turbo CRD Diesel · Oil Leaks · Engine

Volkswagen Amarok (2H) Oil Leaks Engine Diagnostic Sequence Available

Vehicle Details

Make: Volkswagen
Model: Amarok (2H)
Year: 2012
Engine: 2.0L CDCA 4cyl 16v DOHC Turbo CRD Diesel
Kilometres: 268,634
Area: Engine
Category: Oil Leaks

Customer Complaint

There was smoke coming from under the bonnet, and the check engine light was coming on.

Problem Summary

An exhaust leak was found at the turbo to dump pipe gasket. The engine ECU also logged the following relevant fault code:

P2002 - Diesel particulate filter efficiency below threshold

Diagnostic Sequence

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Fault Description

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Quick Facts

CodeVW2H12145
Vehicle2012 Volkswagen Amarok (2H)
Engine2.0L CDCA 4cyl 16v DOHC Turbo CRD Diesel
ComplaintVisible
Diag. SequenceMembers Only
SolutionMembers Only

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