P0014: Exhaust Camshaft Position Timing Over-Advanced (Bank 1)
P0014 is the exhaust-side companion to P0011. Same causes, same fair-price fix ladder.
Severity: moderate · System: Powertrain · Safe to drive: usually, short-term. Same fix ladder as P0011.
Symptoms
- Rough idle
- Reduced power
- Hard starting
- Rattling on start-up
Common causes
- Dirty oil
- Failed exhaust VVT solenoid
- Cam phaser wear
Fair repair prices
| Oil + filter with correct viscosity | $60–$150 |
|---|---|
| Exhaust VVT solenoid | $250–$500 |
| Cam phaser | $800–$2,000 |
Ranges are US market averages (parts and labor). If your shop's quote is above the high end, ask for a line-item breakdown or run it through the invoice checker.
Other codes
- P0300 — Random / Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected
- P0301 — Cylinder 1 Misfire Detected
- P0420 — Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 1)
- P0430 — Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 2)
- P0171 — System Too Lean (Bank 1)
- P0174 — System Too Lean (Bank 2)
- P0442 — Evaporative Emission Control System Leak (Small)
- P0455 — Evaporative Emission Control System Leak (Large)