Golf 7 2.0 TDI (EA288) – The P2002 code reappears after a few hundred kilometers following regeneration.
by meccanic · rep 0 · 2026-07-05
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Commonly reported pattern: The DPF completes its regeneration cycle, the warning light goes off, but the P2002 code (DPF efficiency below threshold) reappears after 200-500 km, especially in vehicles primarily used in urban areas. The differential pressure appears plausible at idle. No visible smoke, no noticeable loss of power.
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Areas to check, in the order they are most often found to be at fault: (1) differential pressure sensor hoses – reversed during a previous intervention, cracked at the nipple, or clogged with soot; the efficiency model calculates incorrectly when these are compromised; (2) the differential pressure sensor itself – drifts when hot, check live data cold vs. hot; (3) pre-DPF exhaust temperature sensor – underestimated values prematurely stop regeneration; (4) driving style – exclusively urban driving prevents passive regeneration. After repair: clear DPF adaptations and perform a forced regeneration with the tester, then check differential pressure under load. Exact pressure thresholds: according to official documentation.
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