Chevy Cruze Sonic Trax Encore 1.4L Turbo PCV Issues, Diagnosis, and Solutions

This video will help you diagnose and resolve PCV related issues on the 1.4L Turbo engine (engine codes LUJ/LUV/A14NET) found in the 2011-2016 Limited Cruze, Sonic, and Trax, and Buick Encore.

The PCV system is made up of a vacuum regulator diaphragm on the valve cover, a check valve (aka non-return valve) in the intake manifold, and a check valve in the PCV pipe at the turbo inlet.

Resources:
An overview of the PCV related issues shown in the video:
http://www.cruzetalk.com/forum/34-gen...

An overview of how the entire PCV system works:
https://www.cruzetalk.com/threads/201...

Information on purchasing and installing the CruzeKits PCV fix kits:
http://www.cruzekits.com

This video applies to the following vehicles with the GM 1.4L Turbo LUJ/LUV/A14NET Engine:
2011-2016 Limited 1.4L Cruze
2011-2018 Chevy Sonic/Aveo
2015+ Chevy Trax
2013+ Buick Encore
2011+ Opel/Vauxhall Corsa (Turbo only)
2009+ Opel/Vauxhall Astra J (Turbo only)
2010+ Opel/Vauxhall Meriva B
2011+ Opel/Vauxhall Zafira Tourer
2017+ Vanderhall Venice (with 1.4L Turbo engine)

Related DTCs:
P0171
P0106
P1101
P0507
P0299
P2096

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