P2214 Diagnostic Trouble Code

P2214 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 P2214 diagnostic trouble code may include:

Blown fuse (if applicable)
Engine surge
Reduction in engine performance, especially at low RPM levels
Rich or lean exhaust

Possible Causes :

Faulty IMRC actuator relay (if equipped)
A large air leak at or near the number one oxygen sensor would also cause a lean mixture.
Dirty air cleaner element Damaged DPF

Repair Processes :

It should be pretty close to battery voltage (12 volts). If not, then this is the circuit that has the problem. With the valve disconnected, the red voltmeter lead should be attached to the IMRC valve power wire and the black voltmeter lead connected to ground. Oxygen sensors signal the engine management computer the amount of oxygen present in the exhaust, which is used in determining and controlling the fuel ratio.

Process Tips

Diagnostic trouble code P2214 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 P2214.

Fortunately, P2214 is a fairly common OBD code, meaning that it applies to all makes and models of vehicles made after 1996.

P2214 Trouble Code For Specific Cars

P2214 Isuzu Piazza
P2214 Volvo 460
P2214 Audi A1 Ambient Air Temperature Sensor Circuit Intermittent
P2214 Buick Xp-300 Damper Low Side Rear Circuit Failure
P2214 Hyundai Elantra SCP (J1850) Invalid Data from SCLM
P2214 Locomobile 30 Timing Reference High Resolution Signal A Intermittent/Erratic Pulses
P2214 Siata 750 Intake Air Temperature Sensor 2 Circuit Intermittent/Erratic