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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2014FOCUS TITANIUM, 4D HATCHBACK, AUTOMATIC DCT TRANS, GAS/ETHANOLREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ENGINE PERFORMANCESYSTEMENGINE CONTROLS - POWERTRAIN DTC CHARTS & DESCRIPTIONS (EXCEPT DIESEL & HYBRID)DTC DIAGNOSISP0014 - EXHAUST CAMSHAFT POSITION TIMING - OVER-ADVANCED (BANK 1)
2014 Ford Focus Titanium, 4D Hatchback, Automatic DCT Trans, Gas/Ethanol

P0014 - Exhaust Camshaft Position Timing - Over-Advanced (Bank 1)

2014 Ford Focus Titanium, 4D Hatchback, Automatic DCT Trans, Gas/EthanolSECTION P0014 - Exhaust Camshaft Position Timing - Over-Advanced (Bank 1)
P0014 - EXHAUST CAMSHAFT POSITION TIMING - OVER-ADVANCED (BANK 1)

Description:  This DTC sets when the variable camshaft timing (VCT) position is over-advanced. The test fails when the camshaft timing exceeds a maximum calibrated value or remains in an advanced position.
Possible Causes: 
  • Camshaft timing incorrectly set
  • Continuous oil flow to the VCT piston chamber
  • Erratic camshaft position due to low oil pressure
  • Oil flow restriction in the oil passages or the VCT valve body
  • VCT12 solenoid valve stuck open
  • VCT12 circuit open
  • VCT12 circuit short to voltage
  • VCT12 circuit short to ground
  • VPWR circuit open
  • Camshaft advance mechanism binding (VCT unit)
  • Damaged VCT12 phaser
  • Damaged camshaft position (CMP12) sensor
  • CMP12 sensor circuits open
  • CMP12 sensor circuits short to voltage
  • CMP12 sensor circuits short to ground
  • Radio frequency interference
Diagnostic Aids:  This DTC may be accompanied by other DTCs. Diagnose all CMP sensor DTCs first. If no CMP sensor related DTCs are present, continue to follow diagnosis for this DTC.
This DTC is a functional check of the VCT unit. Diagnose any base engine concerns related to the engine oil pressure or engine timing. Refer to the Engine System, Oil Pressure Test, to check the engine oil pressure. Refer to the Engine, Timing Drive Components, to check the engine timing and VCT phasers.
Application  Key On Engine Off  Key On Engine Running  Continuous Memory 
All GO to PINPOINT TEST HK: VARIABLE CAMSHAFT TIMING (VCT) .
RENDER: 1.0x

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