2012 Holden Cruze (JH) — Repair Solution

2.0L Z20D1 4cyl 16v DOHC Turbo CRD Diesel · Poor Performance · Engine

Holden Cruze (JH) Poor Performance Engine Diagnostic Sequence Available

Vehicle Details

Make: Holden
Model: Cruze (JH)
Year: 2012
Engine: 2.0L Z20D1 4cyl 16v DOHC Turbo CRD Diesel
Area: Engine
Category: Poor Performance

Customer Complaint

Low power on initial drive.

Problem Summary

Confirmed engine low on power, most noticeably for first 100m when it would not rev past 2500 RPM.

Another workshop had already looked at this issue and had cleared fault codes.

Found the cause to be a turbo full of carbon, not allowing boost to generate.

Diagnostic Sequence

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Fault Description

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Quick Facts

CodeHOLJH12123
Vehicle2012 Holden Cruze (JH)
Engine2.0L Z20D1 4cyl 16v DOHC Turbo CRD Diesel
ComplaintVisible
Diag. SequenceMembers Only
SolutionMembers Only

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