What does code P0014 mean?

P0014 — Exhaust camshaft on Bank 1 is over-advanced. Only Bank 1 is monitored on V-engines. Symptoms mirror P0011 but from the exhaust side. Belongs to the powertrain.vvt system. Severity: warning.

What are the common causes of P0014?

Blocked oil supply to the exhaust VVT (screen or restrictor); Exhaust VVT solenoid stuck open; Worn exhaust cam phaser with excessive play; Sludge in oil galleries from missed services; Stretched timing chain

Can I drive with code P0014?

Limited: reaching the nearest workshop is fine, but avoid long trips. May progress into a more serious fault.

How do I diagnose P0014?

Read the code and freeze-frame with a scanner, check related-system errors, inspect the components listed (wiring, connectors, sensors). See the "How to diagnose" section above for the full step-by-step.

How do I clear code P0014?

The code can be cleared via an OBD-II scanner (e.g. ELM327 + the Car Diagnostics app): plug the adapter into the OBD port, go to Errors → Clear. If the underlying cause isn't fixed, the code will return within a few drive cycles.

OBD-II Code P0014 — Car Diagnostics Platform

What it means

Common causes

Blocked oil supply to the exhaust VVT (screen or restrictor)
Exhaust VVT solenoid stuck open
Worn exhaust cam phaser with excessive play
Sludge in oil galleries from missed services
Stretched timing chain
Low hot-idle oil pressure

How to diagnose

01
Read all stored and pending codes with an OBD-II adapter — get the full picture, not just the one code.
02
Capture freeze-frame data (RPM, coolant temperature, engine load) at the exact moment the code triggered.
03
Inspect the named subsystem with our app's AI explanation — get vehicle-specific causes for your make, model and year.

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