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Why does the Chevy Captiva p0014 throw the cam?

Why does the Chevy Captiva p0014 throw the cam?

This is because the camshaft actuators use hydraulic energy to move. VVT uses camshaft actuators to adjust the position of the cam. When the camshaft timing will not return to a less aggressive profile after heavy engine load, P0014 will be thrown.

What does the p0014 code on the camshaft mean?

The P0014 means that the camshaft position sensors recognized a faulty camshaft timing on camshaft B on bank 1.

What is the trouble code for Chevy Captiva?

P0014 is a relatively common trouble code for vehicles that have Variable Valve Timing (VVT). This includes the Chevy Captiva. VVT adjusts the camshafts position at different RPM’s and engine loads to maximize the operating efficiency of the motor.

What are the symptoms of a p0014 DTC?

Left/Right and Front/Rear are determined as if viewed from the driver’s seating position. Most likely a P0014 DTC will result in one of the following: hard starting, poor idle, and/or stalling. There are potentially other symptoms as well.

What does p0014 mean on a Chevy Captiva?

This includes the Chevy Captiva. VVT adjusts the camshafts position at different RPM’s and engine loads to maximize the operating efficiency of the motor. P0014 means that the camshaft position is too far advanced from where it should be in relation to normal operating specs.

What does p0014 mean on a camshaft?

Cost of diagnosing the P0014 code. P0014 is a diagnostic trouble code (DTC) for “Camshaft Position B – Timing Over-Advanced or System Performance (Bank 1)”. This can happen for multiple reasons and a mechanic needs to diagnose the specific cause for this code to be triggered in your situation.

P0014 is a relatively common trouble code for vehicles that have Variable Valve Timing (VVT). This includes the Chevy Captiva. VVT adjusts the camshafts position at different RPM’s and engine loads to maximize the operating efficiency of the motor.

What causes the p0014 OBD-II trouble code?

P0014 is the OBD-II generic code that the engine control module (ECM) has determined that the bank 1 exhaust camshaft is more advanced than what the ECM has commanded it be. This over-advanced condition could be during advancing or retarding of the camshaft timing. What causes the P0014 code?

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