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Anonymous Posted on May 28, 2012

What does a P0014 code mean on a BMW 2002 Z3 2.5I

I recently had my spark plugs changed in my car and now this code is causing the check engine light to come on.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Aug 16, 2008

SOURCE: 1999 Mazda Miata Problem

I have driven Mazdas for 25 years, and am sharing these experiences in case they can help anyone.  I had two RX-7s and then bought a 2004 Miata a year ago.  The Miata really was brand new, a showroom car with minimal miles on it--truly mint, and a true dream come true.  
It ran perfectly but the 'check engine' light kept coming on.  The owner's manual lists four possible reasons:  1) fuel tank level being very low or approaching empty; 2) electrical system has a problem; 3) emission control system has a problem; and 4) fuel-filler cap is missing or not tightened securely.  
Given the car's brand new condition, and since it had a full tank of gas courtesy of the Mazda dealer, I could rule out 1 through 3. That left the fuel-filler (gas) cap.   I had driven the car minimally the first month, so the gas tank was still almost full when I took the car back to the Mazda dealer.  When I was instructed about the importance of making sure the gas cap was secured tightly, I said, "Interesting you should mention that, since I haven't touched it since I bought the car, so if it isn't properly affixed, guess who did it?" and laughed.  I asked if it was a "software" glitch between the updated software used in the shop's system checking equipment and the fact my car was three years old. That resulted in a stunned look.  I barely had finished a small cup of coffee when the manager came to tell me everything was fine.  The answer about what was the problem was vague, at best.  Zoom-Zoom, off I went, and the 'check engine' light hasn't appeared since then.  I do find the gas cap difficult to manage, especially in the winter.  
The Bose CD player died last week, but that's a different problem!  G-R-O-A-N.  
I am a huge fan of Mazda.  Of course the RX-7s had the rotary engine and the Miata does not, but there are similarities.  These cars dislike condensation.  I am in the northeast where winter temperatures reach minus ten or lower, and where summers are very humid.  
I went through the spark plug changes and all else with the first RX-7 when it seemed to have a problem misfiring, or not making a solid connection.  It had a manual choke, so starting it was easy, but after it was warmed up and ready for takeoff, it would perform as if it had a short or dirty plugs or something.  
I was religious about having the oil changed every 2,500 to 3,000 miles, very important. When it seemed the car was misfiring or just not connecting on some level, and everything checked out perfectly mechanically and electrically, I decided to try two things.  First, I only used the best gas.  Expensive, yes, but the car performed better and got better mileage.  Second, I always kept a bit of dry gas in the tank, all year round.  When I had the second RX-7,  I lived near a lake and there always was heavy mist and condensation.  If I kept dry gas in the RX-7s, they didn't have a problem.  If I forgot, the response was chugga-chugga-chugga, cough, spit, hesitate, misfire, and generally behaving like a misfit.      I should stress I ONLY am talking about dry gas, sold everywhere in the northeast during the winter, even drug stores and supermarkets.  There are tons of additives on the market that claim to do this and that and I never have used any of them.  
We love these cars because we feel one with them.  They are so beautifully engineered, we notice every nuance, every single thing that seems a tiny bit off.  The best advice I can give anyone about these great cars is to trust that knowledge, and to be persistent if you know something is not quite right, no matter what someone tells you to the contrary.  I wish everyone as much joy as my Mazdas have brought me . . . now, on to that Bose problem . . . how I landed on this web site in the first place.

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greg benton

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  • Posted on Mar 11, 2009

SOURCE: 2000 BMW 323i Check Engine Light Problem-10 codes!!! Help!

I would first check for a vacuum leak. Common areas of intake leaks are: 1. The crankcase vent valve located under the intake. 2.Check the intake boot at the throttle housing. You will find that there is an elbow where a small hose goes to your idle valve. Using your hand feel in the elbow area for a hole in the rubber. Your tech can use brake cleaner and spray the intake to check for leaks or use a smoke tester. 3.Possible failing Mass Air Meter.At idle, in park, and a/c not on the meter reading should be appr. 18-22 hz

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Mar 21, 2009

SOURCE: Code error P1361 Honda CIvic LX 2002

P1361 TDC Sensor Intermittent Interruption (I got this from Engine-Light-Help.com)
TDC should mean Top Dead Center.
It is the sensor that tells the computer the #1 cylinder piston is at the very top. And therefore, fires the spark plug.

Since the maintenance done above, I believe the the timing marks for the timing belt is not lined up properly. Being off by one tooth will cause this problem.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Mar 30, 2009

SOURCE: check engine light is on 2002 taurus SEL DOHC

it could have been running bad with the bad plugs. reset the computer and see if the light comes back on. you may have already fixed it. to reset the computer take the positive cable from the car off the battery and give it 3-5min to discharge then touch the positive cable from the car to the negative cable (still attached to the battery) for about 5 seconds and then hook back up the positive post and that will reset the computer.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Sep 20, 2009

SOURCE: 2002 Ford Ranger check engine light indicating misfire

Code P0301
Ignition Coil Pack
Ignition Cable
Spark plug
Clog or dirty fuel injector
Evap canister purge valve
Engine Compression
fuel pressure

you have 3 type of engine for your truck
2.3L 4 cylinder
3.0L 6 Cylinder
4.0L 6 Cylinder

need to know that type Engine

The reason why the service light come on because it is a hard code
not a soft code.

Let me know

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