2012 Holden Cruze (JH) — Repair Solution

2.0L Z20D1 4cyl 16v DOHC Turbo CRD Diesel Manual · In Limp Mode · Engine

Holden Cruze (JH) In Limp Mode Engine Diagnostic Sequence Available

Vehicle Details

Make: Holden
Model: Cruze (JH)
Year: 2012
Engine: 2.0L Z20D1 4cyl 16v DOHC Turbo CRD Diesel Manual
Kilometres: 102,000
Area: Engine
Category: In Limp Mode

Customer Complaint

Code 84 appears on instrument cluster information centre and the engine runs with reduced power until restarted.

Problem Summary

The customer says that the problem has been present for about one week and does not appear to be getting any worse. There is a lot of black smoke coming from the exhaust when accelerating.

Diagnostic Sequence

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Fault Description

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Quick Facts

CodeHOLJH12153
Vehicle2012 Holden Cruze (JH)
Engine2.0L Z20D1 4cyl 16v DOHC Turbo CRD Diesel Manual
ComplaintVisible
Diag. SequenceMembers Only
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