[mkohan]

So I've been getting the dreaded EGT codes lately. About 2 months ago, I replaced EGT#2.

However, I was still getting some intermittent codes, and I naturally assumed EGT#3 also had to be replaced. This sensor gave me some troubles, so let's get you some helpful tips.



First, the #3 sensor is only 6" forward of the DEF injector, and on top of the pipe. You can almost see it by looking down the back of the engine bay. The sensor wire is clipped to another wire, and then has it's own clip that fits around a small pipe on the back of the engine. Access from under the car should be done from the Passenger wheel area. I removed the wheel for more clearance for my fat ass.

Here is the tricky part:

It's clipped in an open connector on the back of the engine towards the top. A little wiggle will pull it out of the clip so you can access the connection better. Pull up on the red lock clip, and separate the connector. Note orientation! There is a mark on the egt plug, so I wanted to make sure the same mark went the same direction when putting it back together.

Now a 17mm will fit on the sensor itself, but when mine broke loose, it was in the direction of the DEF injector, and I broke it. I tried to MacGyver it back together, but the def line is high pressure...

Breaking the def injector is a $450 repair at your local dealer.

My suggestion is to save money by buying EGT#3, but also SAVE money by letting the dealer replace it.

OUCH thanks for the heads up

 

[diesel]

Yes, thanks for posting about that. It stinks that it happened, but you might definitely save others trouble!

 

[sparkola]

I changed mine from the top of the engine compartment with a couple of rachet extensions. That way the only thing you might break is the ol knuckles

 

[Danny5]

I changed mine from the top of the engine compartment with a couple of rachet extensions. That way the only thing you might break is the ol knuckles

Interested to hear how you did this. None of my ratchets would fit over a sensor with a 3' wire coming off of it!

 

[BradHerr]

I believe a socket like these with an extension would get around the wire.

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[Rebooter]

I just replaced EGT#2 and 3. Hope to keep the P20E4 away now, changed them with 1k miles space.

 

[Schutze_hun]

Hi, guys, maybe some one can help me. I have a 2013 2.0Diesel Cruze. On a highway ca. at 140 km/h had reduced engine power message on screen. The ODB code was P0101->MAF sensor issues. First, I ve tried to clean the sensor, then I have changed it, but the problem is still there, at 140 km/h (90mph/h?) Have u got any idea?

 

[Snipesy]

Hi, guys, maybe some one can help me. I have a 2013 2.0Diesel Cruze. On a highway ca. at 140 km/h had reduced engine power message on screen. The ODB code was P0101->MAF sensor issues. First, I ve tried to clean the sensor, then I have changed it, but the problem is still there, at 140 km/h (90mph/h?) Have u got any idea?

Intake tampering, EGR tampering, intake leak, or EGR is clogged.

P0101 does not cause REP so you are probably missing something.

 

[revjpeterson]

Update: The Diesel Particulate Matter Sensor's part number has been superseded again. It is now 12662647

 

[Roger Ramjet]

Great Thread. Belated Thanks!!!

 

[NH_Diesel]

My DPF just went on my 2014 Cruze Diesel and the dealer wants $4,000 to replace. So sadly, it's bye bye for the Cruze. She served me well, providing approximately 234,000 miles of service. I can't see throwing that kind of money into this vehicle. Anyone having experience with disposing of a vehicle? Thanks and thank you to all the people who contributed to helping us maintain our Cruze cars.

 

[14cruzeoilburner]

I replaced the NOX Downstream sensor. Alls good 44500 mile. Pasted smog with 0.0 emissions

 

[kaylabjornson18]

Did u end up fixing this issue?