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2002 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY

4.0L V8AWDAUTOMATICgas
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P0014moderate severityPowertrain

Exhaust Camshaft Position Timing Over-Advanced Bank 1

on 2002 Land Rover Discovery 4.0L V8 · AWD

What this code means

The exhaust camshaft timing for Bank 1 is more advanced than the PCM commanded.

Symptoms

  • Check Engine Light
  • Rough idle
  • Engine stalling
  • Poor fuel economy

Common causes

  • Stuck VVT solenoid
  • Dirty oil
  • Camshaft phaser wear
  • Timing chain stretch

Diagnostic steps

  1. Check oil condition
  2. Test VVT solenoid
  3. Monitor cam position
  4. Check timing components

Repair notes

Service VVT system. Replace solenoid or phaser as needed.

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