P2514 code meaning
Event Data Recorder Request Circuit High
What P2514 means
P2514 tells you the request line between the event data recorder and the engine module sits at too high a level. The recorder, normally housed in the airbag control unit, keeps a short log of speed, pedal and brake data around a collision and fetches engine values through this line. A high reading points to a wire chafed against a powered conductor, a missing ground on the recorder side or an input stage pulled up internally. Ford is the only maker found listing P2514, in its 2014 BOSS 302S engine module code table, marked W rather than M in the lamp column, so no check engine light is expected; voltages are not published anywhere. An open line is P2512, a line pulled down is P2513. Driving is unaffected, though crash records may lack powertrain values.
P2514 at a glance
- Check engine lightUsually not
- Emissions testNot an emissions code
- Limp modeNot expected
- Repair difficultyMedium
- Typical labor0.5 to 2 hours
- Clears after repairWhen cleared with a scanner
Symptoms of P2514
- Code stored with no effect on driving
- Possibly a wrench or service indicator instead of the check engine light
Common causes of P2514
- Most likelyRequest wire chafed against a powered circuit
- PossibleMissing ground or unplugged connector at the airbag/recorder module
- Less likelyInput stage in engine or recorder module faulty
Check the most likely causes first. Replacing parts by guesswork is the most expensive way to clear a code.
Parts involved
Event data recorderRequest wireRestraint control module
What each part of P2514 means
| P | Powertrain system: engine, fuel system, ignition, emissions and transmission. |
| 2 | Generic code (second SAE range): it means the same on every make. |
| 5 | Area: vehicle speed, idle control and auxiliary inputs. |
| 14 | The exact fault in that area. |
What to do next
- Note P2514 and any other codes stored with it: several codes together often point to one cause.
- Check for loose connectors and damaged wiring around the parts the code names.
- Check open recalls for your car: some faults are fixed for free by the dealer. Enter your VIN.
- Clear the code only after the repair. If it comes back, the fault is still there.
Buying a used car? Scan it for stored codes before you pay. A recently cleared memory can hide a problem.
Questions about P2514
What does P2514 mean?
P2514 means "Event Data Recorder Request Circuit High". P2514 tells you the request line between the event data recorder and the engine module sits at too high a level. It is a generic code, so it means the same on every make.
Is it safe to drive with P2514?
P2514 does not normally turn on the check engine light by itself. Watch for the symptoms above and have it checked soon.
Will P2514 fail an emissions test?
P2514 is not an emissions code, so on its own it usually does not fail an emissions test. Other stored codes or a lit check engine light still can.
How hard is P2514 to fix?
Difficulty: medium. A typical repair takes 0.5 to 2 hours of work. This is a job for a workshop.
Will P2514 clear itself after the repair?
Clear the code with a scanner after the repair. If the fault is fixed, it does not come back.