2012 Volkswagen Amarok (2H) — Repair Solution

2.0L CSHA 4cyl 16v DOHC Twin Turbo CRD Diesel · Check Engine Light / MIL - On · Engine

Volkswagen Amarok (2H) Check Engine Light / MIL - On Engine Diagnostic Sequence Available

Vehicle Details

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

Customer Complaint

Engine MIL on instrument cluster.
Vehicle performance was not affected.

A previous repair at another workshop involved replacement of an exhaust gas temp sensor.

Problem Summary

A permanent fault was confirmed with the MIL illuminated constantly.
An initial scan highlighted fault code:
- P2002 Particulate trap bank 1 Efficiency

Ended up tracing fault to a melted DPF allowing bypass exhaust flow.

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Quick Facts

CodeVW2H12116
Vehicle2012 Volkswagen Amarok (2H)
Engine2.0L CSHA 4cyl 16v DOHC Twin Turbo CRD Diesel
ComplaintVisible
Diag. SequenceMembers Only
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