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2002 GMC Envoy Repair Question


Topics covered: Engine, Engine misfire, Ignition coil.
Mileage: 18,900 miles.

Asked on December 8, 2011

P0014 on 4.2

Truck has a 4.2 inline six, eng codes are p0014 and p0300 runs like poop. dont have a scanner that reads data( my boss in a stingy son of a gun.
Avatar Asked by lesliegfoster

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Replied on December 8, 2011

are you sure about the 0014?the 0300 just means that the engine is missing or has missed on more than one cylinder at the same time.ignition coil failure is very common on these vehicle and that's where i would start.

Tiny Answered by homer1967 (expert)
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Replied on December 8, 2011

Code P0014 is, Cam Phaser performance and Code P0300 is Engine Misfire Detected.

Tiny Answered by DrCranknWrench (expert)
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Replied on December 8, 2011

okiee dookie, p0014 is actually a malfunction of the cam position actuator solonoid,which is on the passenger side of the block beside the power steering pump

Tiny Response from lesliegfoster
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Replied on December 8, 2011

Yup, that will throw your timing off.
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Tiny Answered by DrCranknWrench (expert)
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