DTC P0014 (K20C2)

DTC P0014  : VTC B System Malfunction

NOTE: 

• Before you troubleshoot, review the general troubleshooting information .
• If DTC P0013 is stored at the same time as DTC P0014, troubleshoot DTC P0013 first, then recheck for DTC P0014.

DTC (PGM-FI)

1. Oil pressure check

   -1. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

   -2. Clear the DTC with the HDS.

   Clear DTC

   -3. Start the engine.

   -4. Watch the low oil pressure indicator in the gauge with the engine running.

   Is the low oil pressure indicator on?

   YES 

   Check the engine oil level. If the level is OK, check the engine oil pressure .

   NO 

   Go to step 2.

2. Problem verification

   -1. Select the VTC TEST in the INSPECTION MENU with the HDS, then select the EX-VTC.

   VTC TEST - EX-VTC

   Is the result OK?

   YES 

   Go to step 3.

   NO 

   The failure is duplicated. Go to step 5.

3. VTC system check (HDS data list check)

   -1. Test-drive the vehicle at a steady speed between 19-37 mph (30-60 km/h) for 10 minutes.

   -2. Check the parameter(s) below with the HDS.

   Signal	Threshold		Current conditions
   	Values	Unit	Values	Unit
   EX VTC Status	ON

   Do the current condition(s) match the threshold?

   YES 

   Go to step 4.

   NO 

   Go to step 3 and recheck.

4. VTC system check (OBD STATUS check)

   -1. Monitor the OBD STATUS for DTC P0014 in the DTCs MENU with the HDS.

   DTC Description	OBD STATUS
   P0014 VTC B System Malfunction

   Does the HDS indicate FAILED?

   YES 

   Go to step 5.

   NO 

   If the HDS indicates PASSED, intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Check for poor connections or loose terminals at VTC oil control solenoid valve B and the PCM. If the on-board snapshot of this DTC is recorded, try to reproduce the failure under the same conditions with the on-board snapshot . If the HDS indicates NOT COMPLETED, go to step 3 and recheck.

5. VTC strainer check

   -1. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.

   -2. Remove the VTC strainer , then check it for clogging.

   Is the VTC strainer OK?

   YES 

   Go to step 6.

   NO 

   Clean the VTC strainer, and replace the engine oil and the engine oil filter .

6. VTC oil control solenoid valve B check

   -1. Test VTC oil control solenoid valve B .

   Is the solenoid valve OK?

   YES 

   Check the VTC system oil passages, and clean them if needed.

   NO 

   Replace VTC oil control solenoid valve B .