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2A8C - P0014 (DME)

2A8C - P0014

Information saved in
DME

Fault code
2A8C - P0014

Fault text
DME2: Exhaust VANOS bank 2, adaptation stop

Fault description
Exhaust VANOS, adaptation stop

Condition for fault identification
Test condition:
Condition is end of start phase reached
tmot>-7 °C
engine at idle or in overrun fuel cutoff at least 1 minute > 5
sec.
Terminal condition: Terminal 15 ON
Voltage condition:
11 < U (V) < 14.5

Condition for fault memory entry
Time = 1.5 sec.

Action in service
Check position of reluctor ring
Replace camshaft position sensor
Check VANOS solenoid valve for contamination
Replace solenoid valve
Replace VANOS
Only as last resort: Check sprocket adjustment position and
change chain

Fault effect and breakdown warning
MIL ON means customer must report to service facility

Driver information
Warning light:
MIL on in 2nd DC

Service instruction
none