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DTC P0014-00; Hydraulic Variable Valve Timing Control System: Over-Advanced: Notes

NOTE:

To determine the malfunctioning part, proceed with the diagnostics from "Function Inspection Using M-MDS".

Details On DTCs

DETECTION CONDITION AND POSSIBLE CAUSE

DESCRIPTION	Hydraulic variable valve timing control system: over-advanced
DETECTION CONDITION	Determination conditions	For the advance amount from the maximum exhaust valve retard position, a condition in which the actual advance amount is larger than the target value continues for a specified period of time.
	Preconditions	Engine coolant temperature: 30 °C {86 °F} or more^1 Hydraulic variable valve timing control: feedback mode The following DTCs are not detected: P0335:00, P0365:00 ^1 : Value can be verified by displaying PIDs using M-MDS
	Malfunction determination period	5 s period
	Drive cycle	2
	Self test type	CMDTC self test
	Sensor used	CKP sensor Exhaust CMP sensor
FAIL-SAFE FUNCTION	Not applicable
VEHICLE STATUS WHEN DTCs ARE OUTPUT	The check engine light may be illuminated depending on the condition.
POSSIBLE CAUSE	OCV malfunction Spool valve in OCV is stuck in advanced position Hydraulic variable valve timing actuator malfunction Timing chain malfunction Poor assembly of timing chain Looseness or jumping Mis-detection of exhaust CMP sensor Engine oil malfunction Use of unspecified engine oil Low engine oil level Low engine oil pressure Engine oil runners are clogged or have leakage PCM malfunction