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Diesel Trouble Codes Containment Thread

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This thread will be dedicated to trouble codes you have seen on your Diesel, and any resolution you may have found. I am starting this thread because I've been getting P205Bs over the last few days. Yay me...


P205B - I've thrown this code a couple times in the last few days. Figured I would start a thread on it since there is next to nothing on the internet about this code as it relates to the Cruze. Early signs point to it being a DEF heater issue.
I am running by the dealer tomorrow. I am fairly positive they will reset and tell me to come back if it comes again. Will update with Dealer remarks or actions.

P1089 - Fuel Pressure low at idle. Tripped this code on startup one time. Could have been related to a loose ground cable on my battery.

P0172 - System running too rich. Use to throw this code a lot when the car was freshly tuned. Running rich is not a horrible thing in a motor, except it can decrease mileage. My original tuner turned off the code.
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P0133 is an O2 sensor that upon testing, often includes replacing both the faulty O2 sensor and an EGR valve + mounting plate in order to achieve resolution.
Are the codes with a tune going to be different than codes without a tune? I would think that there should be 2 threads on this topic - codes thrown by those who are running stock and codes thrown by those who have tunes. I would think many of the codes that are thrown by those with tunes would not be relevant to those running stock due to different operational parameters. That being said, this thread is a great idea.
the emissions wont enjoy the rich fuel mix
Are the codes with a tune going to be different than codes without a tune? I would think that there should be 2 threads on this topic - codes thrown by those who are running stock and codes thrown by those who have tunes. I would think many of the codes that are thrown by those with tunes would not be relevant to those running stock due to different operational parameters. That being said, this thread is a great idea.
They should be the same.
A code is a code is a code. Tuning may or may not play a part in a code. If you get a code, you will want to see what other people experienced, whether they had a tune or not.

Dealer is keeping my car for the P205B. They have ordered a new DEF reservoir. The tech states this part is inside the DEF tank? I am going to question my Adviser more when the car is ready.
here are some codes i have noticed.

P20EE scr nox efficiency below threshold
P2002 particulate bank 1 trap efficiency below threshold
P249E closed loop reductant control at limit flow too high
P229F nox sensor circuit / range performance bank 1 sensor 2
P117D
PO324
P24C6 particulate matter sensor heater. ( dealer changed sensor)
P205B resolved. Temperature sensor in the DEF reservoir was malfunctioning, reporting 170 degrees when actual temperature was 62. Not sure how the computer knows this was an issue, but the entire DEF reservoir was replaced.
P205B resolved. Temperature sensor in the DEF reservoir was malfunctioning, reporting 170 degrees when actual temperature was 62. Not sure how the computer knows this was an issue, but the entire DEF reservoir was replaced.

That's good to hear. DEF fluid can freeze. If the sensor is reading wrong it can cause all kinds of problems in a very sensitive system.
P0133 is an O2 sensor that upon testing, often includes replacing both the faulty O2 sensor and an EGR valve + mounting plate in order to achieve resolution.
Techs have found that the most common cause of this code is unmetered air coming in from pcv heater at air intake. A new air intake is being released next quarter to permanently fix this issue.
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Techs have found that the most common cause of this code is unmetered air coming in from pcv heater at air intake. A new air intake is being released next quarter to permanently fix this issue.
Sounds like a positive development in solving one of these emissions issues. Glad they've made some progress on this. For now, the O2/EGR fix they did on mine seems to be holding up, but I'll know where to look if the code returns. Any idea which warranty this repair (in the event someone needs it) would fall under - powertrain, emissions, or just the 36k B2B warranty?
P2463 - Diesel Particulate Filter is Full - Only a manual regen can clear this code.
P2463 - Diesel Particulate Filter is Full - Only a manual regen can clear this code.
Did it give you warning prior being full or is it just suddenly saying its "full"?
I am getting a P161A code. Can anyone help with what that is? 2014 Cruze diesel.
I am getting a P161A code. Can anyone help with what that is? 2014 Cruze diesel.
Any trouble starting cold? Looks like it could be a glow plug error, but I am not 100% sure about that. How many miles on it?
31,000 miles. It was down to -10F and it took 2 trys to start. It cranked about 10 seconds before starting. What would be normal?
31,000 miles. It was down to -10F and it took 2 trys to start. It cranked about 10 seconds before starting. What would be normal?
Here's what mine did at that temp:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KTUmnLrMGL8&feature=youtu.be
31,000 miles. It was down to -10F and it took 2 trys to start. It cranked about 10 seconds before starting. What would be normal?
Yes it is
CEL at 27k code DTCP11D7-00 NOX sensor, I had interrupted the re-gen cycle several times. The dealer cleared the code and it did not did not come back, however, he said I should replace it anyway since it is still under warranty. First time I've had this code.
The only other code was at 22k P11DC they found leaking air cleaner outlet duct.
P069e and U0284

first is tripped by the fuel pressure control module reading something out of ordinary

second one is unknown

I have a hunch I might have negative battery cable-itis. I think I'm gonna take it in to have the cable replaced and the sticky steering addressed and see if any of those codes come back. They periodically clear themselves for awhile then return.

car drives great and remote start is not disabled with this code
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