I think I have read all the threads for this code and after a few calls to a mechanic friend I am more confused.
I am in the process on getting my TB all cleaned up to sell. Just bought a 2010 Summit White Equinox LTZ (love it).
The SES light was on and I took it to Auto Zone and pulled the P0014 Camshaft Postion Actuator Fault Code.
After reading the threads on this issue I decided to start with the Camshaft Position Actuator Solenoid (behind the power steering pump).
Not too bad a job, got the new one installed in about an hour. The old one had all the screens intact but a little sludge on one of the screens. I did an oil change the same day.
The SES light went out for a couple days and popped back on. The code was still P0014 and a few helpful members stated I needed to clear the code from the PCM or it would continue to trip the SES light.
I bought a OBDII code scanner and verified it was still throwing the P0014 code. I used the scanner to erase the code.
Like I said previously I am getting ready to sell this TB and had it all detailed and showroom ready, so I have not been driving it much since erasing the code. I probably drove it 5 or 10 times less than 100 total miles.
I sold my TB today to the first person that looked at it. As they were heading to a authorized state inspection office the SES came on. The state emission inspection pulled the P0014 code again. The new buyer can't get the vehicle licensed with this fault code.
I used the scanner to clear the code again but it pops back on after a few miles. I read a few more threads and it sounds like I may need a Camshaft Position Relearn done by a dealer or mechanic with a Tech 2 tool.
I mainly want to confirm my suspiscions,
1. I really shouldn't use the scanner tool to erase the codes because it erases everything and requires a lot of cycles to reset the monitors for the PCM. The guy at the emissions inspection testing office recommended to put 50 to 100 miles on the car and turn it on and off 50 times.
2. I need to take it to a dealer with a (Tech 2) to get the camshaft actuator relearn or it may keep throwing the code.
3. The mechanic with a Tech 2 tool may be better equipped to diagnose other issues that are throwing the P0014 code (sensor, timing chain etc)
I hate to say I don't trust the dealers. I see in many of the posts people spending hundreds or thousands of dollars and the problem ends up being a $50 part that should have been replaced first.
Any comments on the Camshaft Relearn would be appreciated.
I am in the process on getting my TB all cleaned up to sell. Just bought a 2010 Summit White Equinox LTZ (love it).
The SES light was on and I took it to Auto Zone and pulled the P0014 Camshaft Postion Actuator Fault Code.
After reading the threads on this issue I decided to start with the Camshaft Position Actuator Solenoid (behind the power steering pump).
Not too bad a job, got the new one installed in about an hour. The old one had all the screens intact but a little sludge on one of the screens. I did an oil change the same day.
The SES light went out for a couple days and popped back on. The code was still P0014 and a few helpful members stated I needed to clear the code from the PCM or it would continue to trip the SES light.
I bought a OBDII code scanner and verified it was still throwing the P0014 code. I used the scanner to erase the code.
Like I said previously I am getting ready to sell this TB and had it all detailed and showroom ready, so I have not been driving it much since erasing the code. I probably drove it 5 or 10 times less than 100 total miles.
I sold my TB today to the first person that looked at it. As they were heading to a authorized state inspection office the SES came on. The state emission inspection pulled the P0014 code again. The new buyer can't get the vehicle licensed with this fault code.
I used the scanner to clear the code again but it pops back on after a few miles. I read a few more threads and it sounds like I may need a Camshaft Position Relearn done by a dealer or mechanic with a Tech 2 tool.
I mainly want to confirm my suspiscions,
1. I really shouldn't use the scanner tool to erase the codes because it erases everything and requires a lot of cycles to reset the monitors for the PCM. The guy at the emissions inspection testing office recommended to put 50 to 100 miles on the car and turn it on and off 50 times.
2. I need to take it to a dealer with a (Tech 2) to get the camshaft actuator relearn or it may keep throwing the code.
3. The mechanic with a Tech 2 tool may be better equipped to diagnose other issues that are throwing the P0014 code (sensor, timing chain etc)
I hate to say I don't trust the dealers. I see in many of the posts people spending hundreds or thousands of dollars and the problem ends up being a $50 part that should have been replaced first.
Any comments on the Camshaft Relearn would be appreciated.