P0014 After Changing Oil 2006 HHR
#1
P0014 After Changing Oil 2006 HHR
I have searched the forums here quite extensively and was amazed at the great knowledge here. The error code I am getting seems pretty common and I found tons of info but I still have an issue and was hoping someone could help me figure it out.
I have a 2006 HHR LT 2.4L and changed the oil yesterday. (first time doing it myself) The change was over due and I am not sure by how much since the HHR was my Ex's main vehicle and I ended up with it when we split. Before the change there were no problems or lights (TC or CEL).
About 5 minutes in to the first drive after the oil change the TC light came on and it started shifting hard. I shut the car off and let it sit, restarted and no lights and went on my way. Again a few minutes later the light and hard shifting came back. I continued driving home and the shifting didnt get worse but the CEL came on. I immediately jumped to the internet when I got home and started searching.
Today I had it scanned and it came back with the P0014 code (which is what I was expecting to see after reading these forums) I purchased the exhaust solenoid (was gonna do both but the intake was not instock) and went home and replaced the part. I cleared the CEL and took it for a drive. Again about 5 minutes in the TC light and then the CEL came on. I scanned the error again and got the p0014 again even with the new sensor. I ordered the intake solenoid just in case and it will be here tomorrow but I am not 100% sure that will fix the issue.
What would your next steps be? Do I just do the Intake solenoid tomorrow when I get it? Is there something else that can be causing this? Is there anything that I could have bumped or disturbed when I changed the oil? I did do the air filter at the same time but all connectors underneath look fine and are plugged in snugly.
I am supposed to be out of town on a short road trip late next week and would really like to get this fixed before then.
Thanks in advance for all the help!!!
I have a 2006 HHR LT 2.4L and changed the oil yesterday. (first time doing it myself) The change was over due and I am not sure by how much since the HHR was my Ex's main vehicle and I ended up with it when we split. Before the change there were no problems or lights (TC or CEL).
About 5 minutes in to the first drive after the oil change the TC light came on and it started shifting hard. I shut the car off and let it sit, restarted and no lights and went on my way. Again a few minutes later the light and hard shifting came back. I continued driving home and the shifting didnt get worse but the CEL came on. I immediately jumped to the internet when I got home and started searching.
Today I had it scanned and it came back with the P0014 code (which is what I was expecting to see after reading these forums) I purchased the exhaust solenoid (was gonna do both but the intake was not instock) and went home and replaced the part. I cleared the CEL and took it for a drive. Again about 5 minutes in the TC light and then the CEL came on. I scanned the error again and got the p0014 again even with the new sensor. I ordered the intake solenoid just in case and it will be here tomorrow but I am not 100% sure that will fix the issue.
What would your next steps be? Do I just do the Intake solenoid tomorrow when I get it? Is there something else that can be causing this? Is there anything that I could have bumped or disturbed when I changed the oil? I did do the air filter at the same time but all connectors underneath look fine and are plugged in snugly.
I am supposed to be out of town on a short road trip late next week and would really like to get this fixed before then.
Thanks in advance for all the help!!!
#2
P0014 as you know points to the exhaust solenoid, so having replaced it kinda rules the solenoid out (unless the new one is defective).
Couple questions for you:
- did you use a genuine GM part as a replacement or an after market one?
- when you changed the oil, (which is when the problem started) what brand and grade of oil did you use?
Couple questions for you:
- did you use a genuine GM part as a replacement or an after market one?
- when you changed the oil, (which is when the problem started) what brand and grade of oil did you use?
#3
I used an aftermarket purchased from NAPA. They were the only place near by that had the exhaust solenoid in stock.
I used quaker state advanced durability 5w-30 that was recommended by sales guy at the store.
I used quaker state advanced durability 5w-30 that was recommended by sales guy at the store.
#5
So, it isn't an oil issue. I am kinda suspicious of the aftermarket ones, as that is why I asked. I think someone else here had a problem with an aftermarket one, and went to a GM one to clear the probem (but I am not absolutely positive - I'll try searching for it in a bit). I'll let you know what I find, one way or the other.
#6
Good point about the aftermarket part. The GM dealers around here are closed Sundays so aftermarket was my only option if I wanted to deal with it today.
Do you think there is any point in doing the intake solenoid at this point even though that is a different error code?
One thing I noticed when I had to make a trip the store was that my fuel economy seems to have tanked. I have maybe put 100 miles on since the oil change and the fuel economy seemed normal when I drove it home. After replacing the solenoid it seems to have dropped by 5-6 MPG (granted this was all city driving and a small sample size)
This this can be related in any way?
Do you think there is any point in doing the intake solenoid at this point even though that is a different error code?
One thing I noticed when I had to make a trip the store was that my fuel economy seems to have tanked. I have maybe put 100 miles on since the oil change and the fuel economy seemed normal when I drove it home. After replacing the solenoid it seems to have dropped by 5-6 MPG (granted this was all city driving and a small sample size)
This this can be related in any way?
#7
Just a thought, due to the lack of regular maintenance on the ex's part, you may be dealing with an engine that's sludged up.
Another oil change after a few hundred miles may be in order to eliminate solenoid clogging sludge deposits that have been worked loose with the fresh oil.
Another oil change after a few hundred miles may be in order to eliminate solenoid clogging sludge deposits that have been worked loose with the fresh oil.
#8
Just a thought, due to the lack of regular maintenance on the ex's part, you may be dealing with an engine that's sludged up.
Another oil change after a few hundred miles may be in order to eliminate solenoid clogging sludge deposits that have been worked loose with the fresh oil.
Another oil change after a few hundred miles may be in order to eliminate solenoid clogging sludge deposits that have been worked loose with the fresh oil.
If this is the case should I run the car for a week and change the oil before replacing the solenoid that may just get damaged again?
#9
No, I wouldn't swap out the intake Solenoid at this point - ie: if it ain't broke, don't fix it. :-).
843de's point about another oil change has merit - I think I read somewhere that the solenoid can get contaminated and cause problems mechanically with the solenoid (rather than an electrical issue with a burnt out solenoid).
I think at this point you are dealing with either a contaminated solenoid, or a defective one. I'm assuming you double-checked to make sure the solenoid's electrical connection is good - ie: the connector is pretty difficult to get apart unless you figure out the secret, and some have ended up with a broken connection.
ps: still browsing for that reference about a non-gm solenoid......... and if you have an OHM meter, the resistance of the solenoid should be between 8-12 ohms (would be interesting to know the resistance of the one you just replaced - will tell you if it was an electrical issue, or mechanical).
843de's point about another oil change has merit - I think I read somewhere that the solenoid can get contaminated and cause problems mechanically with the solenoid (rather than an electrical issue with a burnt out solenoid).
I think at this point you are dealing with either a contaminated solenoid, or a defective one. I'm assuming you double-checked to make sure the solenoid's electrical connection is good - ie: the connector is pretty difficult to get apart unless you figure out the secret, and some have ended up with a broken connection.
ps: still browsing for that reference about a non-gm solenoid......... and if you have an OHM meter, the resistance of the solenoid should be between 8-12 ohms (would be interesting to know the resistance of the one you just replaced - will tell you if it was an electrical issue, or mechanical).