I have a post about getting the P2002 error and a additionally a problem with Bump/Jump/Clunk, When I remove my foot from the brake from a stop, but I was wondering if you guys get much soot on the back of your car? In looking for the problems with the emmission system maybe that is a red flag. Thinking back, I have had soot periodically in that area of my car, maybe that is another hint of the problem? Is it normal for your Cruze??
Ahhh Haaaa!! now we have more info to get the dealer to fix this problem. I have had soot off and on since I got it. I put a qtip in the pipe and it definitley has soot.
Just a question, does your exhaust pipe clear the bodywork? I ask this because on my Holden Cruze diesel the pipe turns down before it clears the bodywork. In five years I have not had any blackening of the bodywork even though I was concerned about this from day one.
No blackening around exhaust pipe, just a dusting of soot on the bumper (usually a light layer of sooty dust). Rinses/wipes right off without any scrubbing.
For good reason, the following is uttered as a (whisper):
(75K, no CELs or emissions problems yet, so I’ll assume the small amount of soot I find on the bumper is ‘normal’...let sleeping dogs lie as they say).
Thanks for your experience and info on the soot /lack of on your vehicle or tail pipe. The dealer has ordered the repair parts for the repair. They worked with the Engineers in Detroit and did the full throttle test. They are replacing both the Catalytic Converter and the DPF. While in the shop I'm having the transmission fluid changed, hopefully that will resolve my Bump/Jump/Thunk from a stop. I've asked them to give me a sample of the fluid they removed, I am assuming when new the fluid is pinkish?? The Cat and DPF repair are covered under warranty, whew! Thanks for all the ideas!!
Good to hear they are replacing the DPF, it's definitely bad. No soot either of my gen 1 Cruze Diesels.. and none on my DPF Diesel truck either. With a DPF there should be no soot at the tail pipe.
That happened on my wife's car in the first week! Just the P2002 code, otherwise drove fine. I was stunned when they said it needed a new DPF.. and it did!