How to Fix P0014 Engine Code in 4 Minutes [2 DIY Methods / Only $6.74]

[@nondainc]

Hi, I'm Steve, nonda's lead mechanic engineer. Feel free to leave your comments here if you have any mechanic questions, I will be glad to help you out!

[@shifty7976]

Hey Steve, I have a Hyundai Sonata 2011 can my car starts fine but when driving up hill my engine shuts off, driving on a flat surface or down hill it’s fine. I got a code of P0014

[@EricJJ]

I just replaced oil and filter 250 miles ago and now we got the P0014 code???

[@inility5772]

@@EricJJ We had our oil done and it presented it self . lol yes was done by someone else so I am just going to do it moving forward .

[@EricJJ]

@@inility5772 well I’ve changed exhaust solenoid twice, intake solenoid once, changed oil twice. Now it’s off the shop tomorrow 😡

[@Bonzo_MTB]

Mine showing 9 omh is that bad?

[@supergeekjay]

I believe that fault codes alone do not pinpoint the issue. You need to be looking at "live data" and seeing what the engine computer is seeing in real time from all sensors. You need to understand what you're looking at too as it's quite complex.

[@MrArtVein]

I understand what you're saying. If it's one code tho it's not that complicated.

[@zHazzz]

In the case that the solenoid DOES work and I keep getting p0014 (the exhaust vvt) what steps do you recommend taking. I replaced the intake and I replaced the exhaust vvt TWICE (second was oem) and I was about to get another but I realized BOTH the aftermarket and oem exhaust vvt work perfectly fine. I have a 2011 chevy malibu and I DO NOT have any symptoms, car runs absolutely fine and I keep getting this code back. I don't know what to do now. How do you properly test the wires? I don't seem to be getting voltage through mine when i put the key in ignition and test the connector. Please answer. ANY help will be greatly appreciated. Is there any videos that explain how to test the wires

[@nondainc]

Hello, can you please confirm if this is the only code you're getting?

[@zHazzz]

@@nondainc Yes this is the only code I’m getting. Cleaned the exhaust vvt and checked the maf sensor (didn’t clean it but it looked fine). Maybe just a wiring issue? Don’t have too much knowledge on using a wiring diagram). Ppl have suggested cleaning the oil/ engine oil flush but I just recently changed oil and transmission fluid (About 250-500miles ago). The reason I even have p0014 was because of this surprisingly. When I did my oil change and transmission fluid change, I didn't screw in the engine oil pan bolt in all the way which made it leak and I didn't notice until the engine started misfiring and sounding like a truck. When I checked the engine oil, It was ALMOST completely empty. I then redrained and refilled oil and replaced the exhaust vvt from the p0014 code I also got from the check engine light. So oil is pretty new (I don't think an oil flush would do anything considering I changed it twice)

[@williamdujkasr3665]

So you ran your engine out of oil because it wasn't changed properly? I'm sorry, but I'm going to be blunt.....youtube videos give a false sense of confidence to people who really shouldn't attempt fixing their cars themselves. You more than likely caused damage that will at least drastically shorten the life of your engine and by the the sounds of your symptoms your engine is basically internally scored up and metal if flowing through the system. How much did you save changing your own oil??? And what did it cost you? My advice is to find a professional honest mechanic that has proven himself and build a working relationship with him. First step of a youtube scam is divide and conquer to shake loose the trust in a mechanic. (find one that has proven himself to be trustworthy). Then the next step is to sell some gadget with the false promise that it will replace years of diligent studying and experience. Your car is a prime example of results of trusting "youtube certified" advice.

[@zHazzz]

​@@williamdujkasr3665 I'm not sure if I understand your first sentence but I'll try to answer your questions. Long story short I have made a mistake of running my car with VERY low oil (oil cap wasn't screwed in correctly, I have learned a lesson from this). After driving for a while and checking the car and codes, I found out that I had a p0014 code and the oil cap wasn't closed properly when I initially did oil change. I basically emptied the remaining oil that was inside (it wasn't completely empty but there was very small left) and refilled the oil. And I also replaced the corresponding solenoid to the codes but haven't had luck in it. (Found out that the solenoid's wasn't the problem). I understand the amount of damage my mistake of running my car without oil could possibly have in my car and I did more research and found that I may have jumped the time chain in my car possibly which could throw some p000 codes. I was forced to take it to a nearby Chevy dealership which I payed for a diagnostic fee and from first site of starting the engine, one of the mechanics said he could hear the time chain being jumped from the sounds the car makes at startup. So they replaced the timing chain and other stuff (water pump, tensioner, gears.) with kits and oem parts I bought from ACDelco and Cloyes myself and gave to them. This fixed my problem as I never gotten codes since then. This whole process took months as I am a low income student and had to work full time on my breaks to make up for my mistake that I have only myself to blame. To answer your question about oil I have always have been changing my own oil so I only pay for the oil itself (Around $23 but I usually buy oils in packs and stock up in my house so its cheaper). I have learned from my mistake about normally just closing the oil plug with just pliers and went an bought an actual wrench that designed for oil plugs that has the exact torque specifications to close my oil plug so it doesn't be too loose to leak or too tight to break. I am in a much better situation financially now than before so now I would just rather pay for an oil change service ($40) than do it myself but I have learned a lot of things about my car and how it was designed through other things I have encountered since then and I am very grateful that my mistake wasn't the end of my car's life and that I can move on learning a few lessons.

[@jwild666]

@@zHazzz how much did it cost to have your car repaired?

[@chrisnistler7719]

My only complaint about this video is you didn't tell them to examine the used oil for debris from metal shavings and plastic clumps from where it got grinded to dust from the timing guides 😢👀 before dumping old oil into the disposal bin for oil 😢😢😢

[@oswaldoroman4592]

What if the reading on resistance is at 10.3 ohm??? For a 2021 Kia soul 2.0 L

[@bhampton1969]

Can any one confirm that the camshaft oil control valve and the vvt solenoid are either the same part or different parts?

[@nondainc]

Yes, they're the same.

[@bernardocisneros4402]

Yep, same part different name.

[@capen7219]

⁠@@bernardocisneros4402 Exhaust Valve Timing Control is the VVT solenoid

[@patrickforeman6216]

I've had this for about two weeks, ive changed both solenoids, camshaft and crankshaft sensors replaced spark plug and ignition coils. I do have stalling and simi rough idle. In 2020 Kia soul

[@mikestephens8314]

My 2016 Kia Sportage has the this P0014 code. Just had it tuned up. No rough idling, no hard starts and no engine stalls. Runs smooth. The engine light came back on on the way home from the shop I use. I guess I’ll change the oil and see if that helps. If not it’s on too the valve. It’s just weird that my car has none of these issues for a P0014 code

[@nondainc]

Hi Mike, as per you vehicle make/model, yes- issue with the oil and valve trigger this code. Kindly have them checked.

[@RAM-fh6zs]

Hi did you solved the problem?

[@КавиМирдл]

Greetings. I am the owner of a 2019 Chevrolet Malibu 9, after the vacuum pump broke down and was replaced, errors P0014, P0017 occurred. The engine starts very poorly after numerous attempts and runs poorly. Does it make sense to open and look at phase regulators and tags? I checked the intake and exhaust valves - they work. Engine 1.5 turbo, mileage 109,000 km.

[@whoistonyredgrave1478]

Hello i just got code P0014 this morning on my 2014 Hyundai accent, no performance issues or fuel mileage issues.

[@thomas201030]

I have this code on 2011 juke after a ecu reflash have changed oil 3 times and did engine flush changed the intake vvt and code is still there

[@nondainc]

Hi Thomas, kindly double check if there's any other trouble code that registers along with P0014.

[@thomas201030]

@@nondainc only the p0014 code it never had it until we had to ecu reprogrammed and I meant I changed the exhaust vvt and on the last oil change I dropped the pan to make sure that I got everything cleaned can the timing be changed with a computer thanks for your response

[@nondainc]

Hi Thomas, kindly inspect the wiring to the camshaft actuator for any damage. Usually, replacing the camshaft actuator fix this issue.

[@CreatorsExpress]

I’m getting p0017 and p0014. Got “reduced engine power” message and my brakes even stopped working(while driving), Do you think this video still applies?! Please help, thank you!

[@MrArtVein]

Brakes stopped working? Like you mean you're light or actual compression

[@CreatorsExpress]

@@MrArtVein actually stopped. Like there was air in the brake line or something. I’d compare it to losing power steering. Ended up costing 2k 🙁

[@adityatamang1767]

Hello my hyundai grand i10 2014 make having a code p0011 and p0014

[@nondainc]

Hello, does your car run perfectly? Do you hear any strange engine noise?

[@adityatamang1767]

@@nondainc has a little low pick up and fuel efficiency is quite poor,has no strange noice from engine.

[@adityatamang1767]

@@nondainc sir also car engine shuts down while driving in slow speed

[@paulawoods2491]

Does this work for 2014 equinox

[@zeuskronos2018]

I had this problem for 3 months still wont fix. I changed the oil three times already, Changed the intake and outtake camshaft two times but still wont work. At first the problem was P0304 spark plug which I replaced and the car was fix but after 2 weeks passed by, P0014 came out of no where. Then another week P0304 came back while P0014 was still active, At this point the problem is not the spark plug because this is my third time switching it out. It just delays the problem, But I think something is wrong with cylinder 4 im not to sure. Please help me.

[@nondainc]

Hi Zeus, please provide us with your vehicle's year, make and model in order for us to assist you accurately.

[@zeuskronos2018]

@@nondainc Hyundai elantra 2017 it’s a 4 cylinder

[@nondainc]

Hi Zeus, you might have a vacuum leak (intake manifold area) or leaking head gasket, bent valve, cracked head that results to low compression. Kindly have a check.

[@bernardocisneros4402]

The P0304 is misfire in cylinder #4. Only 5 things can cause it. Bad spark plug, bad coil, bad fuel injector, low compression pressure, or faulty wiring for ignition coils and injectors. Start with easiest. First remove spark plug and do compression check, install new spark plug, then coil then injector then wiring. You can swap coils and injectors to troubleshoot. Swap coil #4 with coil #3. If after swapping coils you get P0303, you now know the coil that was in cylinder #4 is bad. Do same with injectors 3 & 4 if necessary. Good luck and let us know what fixed it please.

[@zeuskronos2018]

@@bernardocisneros4402 already got a new car screw Hyundai. Thanks anyway

[@kalebmeyer2512]

I have this code on my 2013 c250, the dealer doesn’t know how to fix it and neither do I any pointers

[@nondainc]

Hi Kaleb, we suggest checking the Camshaft Oil Control Valve and an oil change is recommended.

[@CharlesLeGan]

Coolant temp sensor low voltage

[@CharlesLeGan]

Coolant temp sensor

[@simoncox8580]

@nondainc I got this code and sometimes P0303 (misfire on cylinder 3) on my vauxhall zafira 2007 petrol 1.8 i done a full oil change and changed both cam position sensors, spark plug and coil pack change also, the code comes back after resetting it, although the car starts and runs ok sometimes it feels like it has a misfire if the spanner light goes out the car runs perfectly no misfire so the problem is not constant rather on and off any ideas what could be the cause?

[@nondainc]

Hi Simon, is there any other codes that register along with this code?

[@simoncox8580]

@@nondainc p0014 and p0303 are the 2 codes I get the misfire is not constant most of the time the engine runs smoothly

[@bernardocisneros4402]

For P0014 you're supposed to change the VVT solenoids not the camshaft position sensors. For P0303 read the comment I left for zeyskronos2018 so you can fix P0303. Best of luck and let us know what fixed it please. I'm sure it will help someone else.

[@simoncox8580]

@@bernardocisneros4402 Sorry my mistake i forgot to mention i changed the VVT Solenoids also and i still get the P0014 Engine Code

[@bernardocisneros4402]

@@simoncox8580 so you changed the oil and filter, spark plug and coil for #3, both VVT solenoids, and both camshaft position sensors. Are you still getting the P0303 or only P0014?

[@carmengutierrez6258]

Hello nonda my 2016 Chevrolet Equinox have only 49000, I love my Suv and I take great care of it, I drive my vehicle for pleasure only,I took it for the regular service at the house Chevrolet this June 2022 and they told me I needed the transmission oil service too, I told them to go ahead and do that as well, I paid 549.00 dollars, total with oil service, the engine light came on this passed Friday 3 days ago I took it right away to the house and they scheduled an appointment for me to take today 8/22/22 but when I stated the car the light was gone? i took the vehicle anyways i I let them know that the engine light was not there anymore? they told me that if it appears again to bring it back, that said, I have to take my vehicle for the inspection Report before getting my plate sticker whitish due at the end of this month, so I took t vehicle to the inspection report and it passed but I noticed the DTCs 1 and it showed the P0014 I’m glad I took it right after the i went to the dealership that way it showed me what was wrong? but not very please with them, because of how you explained how to fix this problem, can you please let know what went wrong after they did the service this passed June? I appreciated very much, have a wonderful blessed day

[@nondainc]

Hi Carmen, we suggest to double check to see if the shop installed the recommended oil viscosity.

[@carmengutierrez6258]

@@nondainc hi nonda thanks a lot for getting back to me,I really do appreciated, apparently they did something wrong? but they’re not going to admit it, that said, what I can read ion this service paperwork for the service is the oil changed is 00CVZZ00021 6QT GM And rotate special MOFCM oil an filter change and for the transmission FLUID service it saids perform ATF FLUID EXCHANGE VP094 ATF FLUSH. That said, I have been loyal to my vehicle, and trusting them with it, never wait for the computer to tell me that is time for service I always take on time or before the miles are up or the date they put on the window, your right about the oil because I did my research on other people explaining the same thing you did, but that doesn’t apply to me like I said I treat my vehicle like a baby, I do everything they say the car needs and today when i took it to the inspection report because my sticker is due the end of this month it showed that code P0014 I came right away to Google what it meant I ran into you and other people, this is not fair at all, I have all the service’s paperwork since I bought the Equinox, it is very stressful that they can take advantage of people that way, i took my vehicle at 48,255 a few months ago for all this services the miles my vehicle has right now is 49,000, you go figured very confusing, thanks a lot for getting back to me,if you have any other advice please help me out, this is not my first vehicle I my life I had cars in the passed but base on my experience they should’ve have being more responsible towards my vehicle, again thanks a lot, at this point I don’t know what to do, maybe have someone else check the engine oil to see if it looks clean?Thanks a lot again🙏God Bless 🙏

[@carmengutierrez6258]

@@nondainc hi nonda can you please tell me how do I double check if they put the right oil Viscosity? should I take it to another car care shop? thanks so much for your help, I truly appreciated have wonderful blessed day

[@gaardred11]

Hello @nonda, i've tryed to massure the ohm on my suzuki swift, it says 7 ohm on the valve. there are 12V from the car to the valve, when i turn the power on. and if I try to trig the valve with 12V it goes down and up. i changede the oil to, nothing works. i've thinking i could try t replace it, but can't find the valve macthcing to my car. can you help here ? SUZUKI SWIFT IV (FZ, NZ) 1.2 (AZH 412) (94Hk)

[@nondainc]

Hi Danni, we suggest to purchase this part from the Suzuki dealers near your location. Before changing the valve, please change also the filter and reset the engine code first.

[@gaardred11]

@@nondainc wich filter do we talk about :-)?

[@nondainc]

Filter of the oil control valve.

[@desmondjohns3569]

What if tou change timing chaine and then you get that code

[@nondainc]

Hi Desmond, please provide us with your vehicle's year, make and model.

[@jordanbrown8938]

@@nondainc same thing for me I have a 2015 nissan sylphy

[@LilcoIa]

I had this code a month ago, my timing chain was loose, so I got a new set put in. It was fine up until about 1 week ago. It’s back with rough idle and revs going up/down on its own. The P0014 code has come back, any idea what it could be? Hyundai i10 2012.

[@bernardocisneros4402]

Change your oil and filter and check camshaft sensor for proper operation. If that's fine, check voltage and current to VVT solenoids. If that's good, remove VVT solenoids and clean with gasoline or carb cleaner. Replace seal before reinstalling solenoids. If that doesn't work. Replace exhaust VVT solenoid. One of these will fix it. Always start with the easiest and least expensive fixes first. Please let us know what fixed it so it helps others in the future.

[@LilcoIa]

@@bernardocisneros4402 hey! I got the exhaust & inlet VVT solenoids changed. It was still giving a rough idle, just not as bad. Then went ahead and changed the MAP sensor. The car has been running fine for 2 weeks since! Fingers crossed it stays that way🤞🏻 Thank you for your reply!

[@bernardocisneros4402]

@@LilcoIa Thanks for the reply

[@DuncanMiano]

My Toyota Vitz has the above code P0014, how do I go about it?

[@DuncanMiano]

I have replaced my Spark plugs and done the diagnostic check which is showing code P0014.

[@DuncanMiano]

Few noticeable issues: 1. Rattling noise in the engine on and off 2. Check engine light 3. Hard starting the car 4.

[@nondainc]

We suggest to double check if there's any other trouble code that registers along with this code.

[@dannysautorepair]

@@DuncanMiano try cleaning your vvt valves with throttle body cleaner and changing your oil hopefully that will do the truck , also clear the check engine light with a obd scanner after you finish.