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

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

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

@@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 .

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

Mine showing 9 omh is that bad?

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

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

Hi did you solved the problem?

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

@@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

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

Yes, they're the same.

Yep, same part different name.

⁠@@bernardocisneros4402 Exhaust Valve Timing Control is the VVT solenoid

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

@@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)

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.

​@@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.

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

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

@@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 🙁

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

@@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?

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

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

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.

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

Filter of the oil control valve.

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.

@@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!

@@LilcoIa Thanks for the reply

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

@@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 🙏

@@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

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

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

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

@@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.