2013 Holden Colorado (RG) — Repair Solution

2.8L LWH 4cyl 16v DOHC Turbo CRD Diesel Manual · In Limp Mode · Engine

Holden Colorado (RG) In Limp Mode Engine Diagnostic Sequence Available

Vehicle Details

Make: Holden
Model: Colorado (RG)
Year: 2013
Engine: 2.8L LWH 4cyl 16v DOHC Turbo CRD Diesel Manual
Kilometres: 180,000
Area: Engine
Category: In Limp Mode

Customer Complaint

The customer reported that the engine warning light would illuminate and the vehicle would enter limp mode.

Problem Summary

The vehicle consistently went into limp mode after 1–2 hours of driving, often triggered when cancelling cruise control. Restarting the engine would temporarily clear the fault, but the issue would quickly return. Fault codes P0101 (MAF sensor performance) and P0402 (EGR flow excessive) were stored.

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Quick Facts

CodeHOLRG13153
Vehicle2013 Holden Colorado (RG)
Engine2.8L LWH 4cyl 16v DOHC Turbo CRD Diesel Manual
ComplaintVisible
Diag. SequenceMembers Only
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