P0014: Exhaust camshaft timing over-advanced (Bank 1)
Drive carefully. Get it checked within a week or two.
Can I drive with P0014?
Yes, but drive carefully and get it checked soon. Exhaust camshaft is stuck advanced; engine idles roughly and loses power.
What does P0014 mean?
P0014 stands for Exhaust Camshaft Position 'B' - Timing Over-Advanced (Bank 1).
Symptoms you may notice
- Engine rattles or chatters upon cold startup
- Lack of low-end pulling power from a dead stop
- Rough idle and slight decrease in gas mileage
How much does it cost to fix?
Repair costs for code P0014 depend on the specific underlying root cause, ranging from simple DIY checks to component replacement. The table below lists the most common causes and rough price ranges in USD:
- Dirty engine oil clogging VVT oil passage
- Stuck exhaust camshaft solenoid valve
- Worn or stuck exhaust cam phaser
- Timing chain tensioner failure
What to do next
- Perform an immediate engine oil and filter change with full synthetic oil.
- Remove and clean or replace the exhaust VVT solenoid.
- Check for timing chain slap or rattle noise.
Last updated: October 2026
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General guidance only, not a professional diagnosis. If the check-engine light is flashing, or the car is running rough, overheating or losing power, stop driving and get help.
About this code
Code P0014 is the exhaust counterpart to P0011. The exhaust camshaft is failing to return to retarded resting position. Neglected oil changes are the root cause in the majority of cases.