214?? Again!!!!

Ok, so i bought this truck back in december, and around feb i put a new cam positioning sensor in... Not used froma junk yard... NEW from a parts store. And yesterday my truck was acting sluggish and i pulled the code and got 214 again. And i was kinda hoping it could be because of spark plugs, i kinda already figured id need to replace them cause in the middle of fixxing the original cps it still ran rough before it reset and all that...

anyone got any ideas.. i mean i dont wanna redo that.

Did you use a motorcraft replacement? I have heard alot of complaints using parts store replacement parts. Check the wiring for the sensor, you may have a break or loose conector.

For a sluggish truck, you may want to check the MAF sensor. Make sure its clean. Check your air filter and box for restrictions and you may want to replace the fuel filter and check fuel system pressure. It should be in the neighborhood of 40 PSI.

Have you ever run Injector cleaner through it? Or done any other maintenance to it yet? Make sure to replace the spark splug wires when you do an initial tune up. They can fail over time and still look ok.

I changed the maf right before i did the CPS, And i just put in new fuel filter and fuel pump when i did the CPS as well. The only thing is... i did the new plugs and wires about 500 miles before i did the CPS. So im wondering if maybe they blew as well like the old ones did due to misfiring. so im gunna pull them today. But ill check the air box again

How did you time the new CPS? I have not done one yet but, i understand it is fairly difficult to time it correctly.

BTW, I highly recommend using motorcraft replacement plugs. There are many on this forum who have learned this the hard way including myself.

My dad is a mechanic and he is the one who did it.. and it has been running fine for the last few months..

Its good to have a mechanic around. Did you ever pull your plugs? What did you find? Just curious.

i went too... but my socket set went missing outa my truck and it was a nice kit too so i am doing that tomorrow. But checked my hoses again and they were good. And checked my airbox. So well see tomorrow.

Ok pulled the plugs.. well only 4 of them and was was fauled out... it was burnt, had crap in it and part of it was gone.... SO i put a new one in and after about 2 drive cylces my check engine light is on and off. not constantly on like it was.. and last time i was getting 2 codes... a 214 and now a 116 - 116 being radiator.. maybe because its first week its been over 85

Wow, thats not good to be missing parts of the plug. What kind did you use?

the first ones were from shucks, and i put them in before the new cam sensor, so that probly was part of the issue. but now i just put in autolites xp 105's

okay so its still messsed up and doesnt like me. So i am kinda guessing theres a timing issue.. so im going to check that here soon hopefully. i dunno what else could be wrong

116 is Engine coolant temperature higher or lower than expected.

Either your temp. sensor crapped out on you or it's unplugged.

I know the 116.. but the 214 is grr.

I am gunna guess this is the crankshaft positioning sensor since i already replaced the Camshaft postioning sensor

Are those the only codes you are getting?

DTC 214
Cylinder identification circuit failure.

Continuous Memory Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) 214 indicates an error has been detected in the Cylinder Identification (CID) input signal. The error could be due to a hard fault or an intermittent condition.

Possible causes:

Open or shorted harness.
Damaged Camshaft Position (CMP) /Crankshaft Position (CKP) sensor.
Damaged Ignition Control Module (ICM).
Damaged Powertrain Control Module (PCM).

Key "Off".
Disconnect Powertrain Control Module (PCM) . Inspect for damaged or pushed out pins, corrosion, loose wires, etc. Service as necessary.
Disconnect Camshaft Position (CMP) sensor or Crankshaft Position (CKP) sensor.
Measure resistance between the Cylinder Identification (CID) (+) signal test pin and the CID(+) circuit at the CMP or CKP sensor vehicle harness connector.
Also measure resistance between test pin 40 and PWR GND circuit at the CMP sensor vehicle harness connector.



Is each resistance less than 5.0 ohms?

No - Service Open Circuit
Yes - Key "ON".
Measure voltage between the CID/CID(+) Signal test pin and test pin 40 at the breakout box.
Is voltage less than 1.0 volt?

No - Service Short to power.
Yes - Key "OFF".
Powertrain Control Module (PCM) disconnected.
Camshaft Position (CMP) or Crankshaft Position (CKP) sensor disconnected.
Ignition Control Module (ICM) (Pins 1-6) disconnected.
Measure resistance between the Cylinder Identification (CID) (+) Signal test pin and test pins 16, 40 and 46.
Is each resistance greater than 10,000 ohms?

No - Service short circuit.
Yes - Powertrain Control Module (PCM) disconnected.
Camshaft Position (CMP) sensor disconnected.
Key "ON", engine "OFF".
Measure voltage between VPWR or KEYPWR circuit at CMP sensor vehicle harness connector and battery negative post.
Is voltage greater than 10.5 volts?

No - Service open in VPWR or KEYPWR circuit.
Yes - Measure resistance between test pin 24 and test pins 16, 37, 57, 40, 46 and 60 at the PCM.
Is each resistance greater than 500 ohms?

No - Replace PCM.
Yes - Key "OFF".
Powertrain Control Module (PCM) connected.
Reconnect Camshaft Position (CMP) or Crankshaft Position (CKP) sensor.
Digital Volt/Ohm Meter (DVOM) on AC scale (to monitor less than 5.0 volts).
Measure voltage between test pins 24 and 40 at the PCM harness while varying engine rpm.
Does AC voltage vary greater than 0.1 volt AC?

No - Replace CMP or CKP sensor.
Yes - Verify that the Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor is installed and aligned correctly. If OK, replace PCM.

Yes just the 214 and 116.. but 116 went away. lol. But the 214 im sure is the crank sensor, i mean i did the cmps 3 months ago and havnt had a problem since until a few days ago.