2012 Volkswagen Amarok (2H) — Repair Solution

2.0L CSHA 4cyl 16v DOHC Twin Turbo CRD Diesel Manual · DPF Light On / Flashing · Engine

Volkswagen Amarok (2H) DPF Light On / Flashing Engine Diagnostic Sequence Available

Vehicle Details

Make: Volkswagen
Model: Amarok (2H)
Year: 2012
Engine: 2.0L CSHA 4cyl 16v DOHC Twin Turbo CRD Diesel Manual
Area: Engine
Category: DPF Light On / Flashing

Customer Complaint

Low power, DPF light illuminated and glow light flashing.

Problem Summary

Customer added 100mls of diesel injector cleaner for the first time at last refill as a preventative, within half an hour the engine light came on followed not long after by DPF light, glow lights and low power.

First look, visual inspection of engine bay - good.

Told owner to attempt active regen (2-2,500 rpm in 4th for 20 mins) soot level at the time was ~40g calculated 4g measured and DPF pressure sensor was 10 hpa at idle and 35 hpa on a snap throttle.

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Quick Facts

CodeVW2H12131
Vehicle2012 Volkswagen Amarok (2H)
Engine2.0L CSHA 4cyl 16v DOHC Twin Turbo CRD Diesel Manual
ComplaintVisible
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