P214B Diagnostic Trouble Code

P214B is a kind of OBD-II Diagnostic P-Powertrain Diagnostic Trouble Code.

It is considered generic because it applies to all makes and models of vehicles, although specific repair steps may be different depending on your car model.

Symptoms

Symptoms of a P214B diagnostic trouble code may include:

Carbon Buildup on O2 Sensor
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illuminated
Hesitation upon acceleration
If the DPF is not cleared the ECU will revert to the "Limp Home Mode" until the situation is corrected

Possible Causes :

Fuel with a large percentage of sulfur will clog the DPF quickly
The Mass Airflow sensor will also cause this problem. Mass Airflow circuit malfunction.
Some aftermarket accessories and performance modifications

Repair Processes :

Look for damage to the tank indicating impact that may have damaged the fuel pump or sender. Once located, visually inspect the connectors and wiring. Look for rubbing, scraping, bare wires, worn spots or melted plastic connectors.

Process Tips

Diagnostic trouble code P214B is not difficult to diagnose and repair. Thus, it always pays to have a qualified technician to look after your vehicle should this error code arise.

Diagnosing this code requires the engine to be in good running shape, without unmetered air entering the engine. If other codes that relates to misfiring condition, lean running or air entering the engine is present, then you must first fix those error codes before P214B.

Fortunately, P214B is a fairly common OBD code, meaning that it applies to all makes and models of vehicles made after 1996.

P214B Trouble Code For Specific Cars

P214B Ford Fiesta MIL O/P Circuit Malfunction
P214B Lagonda 3-litre Shift Solenoid D Malfunction
P214B Kia Soul Secondary Switch Solenoid Circuit Malfunction
P214B Temperino Touring Misfire Monitor AICE Chip Fault
P214B Ford Desert Manifold Absolute Pressure/Barometric Pressure Circuit Malfunction
P214B Toyota Caldina O2 Sensor Circuit Low Voltage (Bank 2 Sensor 1)
P214B Porsche 965 Fuel level Sensor Circuit High Input