Love your videos. As one of the advocates for scopes you channel is one of my favorites. You have an excellent way of explaining things. You weekly waveform series got me hooked on scopes. I am an industrial generator tech. They do not only come in useful for engine diagnostics but they help with power quality and harmonic troubleshooting. I started with HSCOPE and got an E Scope 8 ch as well as the limited. After that I caught the bug and got a couple Verus , Pico and Micsigs. Even though I have the higher end scopes I love my Hantek 6074 mounted to my Samsung tablet. The ease of use and being able to save reports with samsung notes and review files on my phone via the hscope app makes it really usefull. The Hantek windows software is trash. Its amazing how well the app works. I have a HS502 coming in the mail this week. I have a Launch X431 installed on the tablet. Using it with split screen with Hscope running makes it like a poor mans Scanner - Scope. I tend to grab that over my Verus. Sorry for the long comment.
It sound like you have a great setup. I’m not a fluent android user so I always struggle with the hscope. I need to learn because there are some powerful setups for the android tablets. The launch/ThinkDiag/topdon scan tools have some great features and often out perform autel and Snapon. I’ve been using the thinkdiag2 recently and can’t believe how capable it is. Thanks for watching and your continued support. Have a great holiday and stay safe.
Great and informative video! We have a 2008 Trailblazer as well and we first had an issue with the VVT solenoid throwing the same exact code so we ended up replacing the original solenoid with an aftermarket one from AutoZone, it did good from that point until just recently and we're getting the code again so I need to inspect and see what we're dealing with. If it ends up needing to be replaced I'll make sure to get an exact OEM one. When the P0014 code is thrown, it's here and there so definitely an intermittent issue at this point!
The engine light will be on but the vvt will be less likely to stick again. With aftermarket software the VVT can be disabled as well. If this vehicle acts up again it will get a software change to not use VVT. A small amount of power will be sacrificed for better reliability.
I have a 03 gmc envoy and I have a parasitic battery drain overnight and every time it starts to act up I get a P0014 code... Sometimes it goes away by replying relays 43/45 but lately that trip trick isn't working...
Low battery won’t cause these codes and neither will the relays. You more than likely have two completely separate issues. You may want to perform some of the testing in the video to see if the solenoid is your issue.
@@ThePracticalMechanic cool man, I use dorman, I use dorman because dorman makes timing chains and gears, it's been 2 yrs still strong, acdelco vvt solenoid made in China, they all do ,even sensors, dorman china made also
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you left out the best part where you hook up the scanner and go for a test drive and get pulled over by a cop 😂. love you, wear your seatbelt.
Lol. I didn’t get any footage of that.
That would’ve been a great comic relief for the middle of the video!
Love your videos. As one of the advocates for scopes you channel is one of my favorites. You have an excellent way of explaining things. You weekly waveform series got me hooked on scopes. I am an industrial generator tech. They do not only come in useful for engine diagnostics but they help with power quality and harmonic troubleshooting. I started with HSCOPE and got an E Scope 8 ch as well as the limited. After that I caught the bug and got a couple Verus , Pico and Micsigs. Even though I have the higher end scopes I love my Hantek 6074 mounted to my Samsung tablet. The ease of use and being able to save reports with samsung notes and review files on my phone via the hscope app makes it really usefull. The Hantek windows software is trash. Its amazing how well the app works. I have a HS502 coming in the mail this week. I have a Launch X431 installed on the tablet. Using it with split screen with Hscope running makes it like a poor mans Scanner - Scope. I tend to grab that over my Verus. Sorry for the long comment.
It sound like you have a great setup.
I’m not a fluent android user so I always struggle with the hscope. I need to learn because there are some powerful setups for the android tablets. The launch/ThinkDiag/topdon scan tools have some great features and often out perform autel and Snapon. I’ve been using the thinkdiag2 recently and can’t believe how capable it is.
Thanks for watching and your continued support. Have a great holiday and stay safe.
Great and informative video! We have a 2008 Trailblazer as well and we first had an issue with the VVT solenoid throwing the same exact code so we ended up replacing the original solenoid with an aftermarket one from AutoZone, it did good from that point until just recently and we're getting the code again so I need to inspect and see what we're dealing with. If it ends up needing to be replaced I'll make sure to get an exact OEM one. When the P0014 code is thrown, it's here and there so definitely an intermittent issue at this point!
This helped me understand really why my gmc envoy may be throwing that code! Amazing vid. With the live readouts my mind just got it!!
very detailed info, on diagnosing and fixing issue. not just throwing part after part on to fix problem!
great information thanks for sharing
Thanks for another great video Chad! Good content and diagnosis.
Thank you 🙏 very much…. I really really like your explanation
great vjdeo , i am having this exact same problem i know what to do now thank you
At end of video you mentioned you unplugged the vvt. So the vehicle will operate properly without the vvt?
The engine light will be on but the vvt will be less likely to stick again.
With aftermarket software the VVT can be disabled as well.
If this vehicle acts up again it will get a software change to not use VVT.
A small amount of power will be sacrificed for better reliability.
I have a 03 gmc envoy and I have a parasitic battery drain overnight and every time it starts to act up I get a P0014 code... Sometimes it goes away by replying relays 43/45 but lately that trip trick isn't working...
Low battery won’t cause these codes and neither will the relays. You more than likely have two completely separate issues. You may want to perform some of the testing in the video to see if the solenoid is your issue.
What brand vvt solenoid did you use? And great video
Thanks. I went with the ACdelco vvt solenoid. I always try to go OEM on VVT parts.
@@ThePracticalMechanic cool man, I use dorman, I use dorman because dorman makes timing chains and gears, it's been 2 yrs still strong, acdelco vvt solenoid made in China, they all do ,even sensors, dorman china made also
never used the bg flush stuff where is the best place to get information on it
www.bgprod.com/catalog/engine/bg-epr-engine-performance-restoration/
INTELLECTUAL The Practical Mechanic
My teacher The Practical Mechanic
Tutorial brilliant video amazing thank you for sharing what you know with us
INTELLECTUAL The Practical Mechanic
From Nick Ayivor from London England UK 🇬🇧 Good night 😴 🥱 🌃 🌙 ✨️ ⏰️ 23.59pm