mightymoose_22

My check engine light is on and I retrieved code 214 (cylinder identification circuit failure). My car is a '94 1.9L. What components are part of this circuit and how might I go about troubleshooting it?
My best guess is the crankshaft position sensor is a good starting point, but if it was bad I would think the engine would not even be running. There are no driveability problems with the car, but the light is on. I have not noticed a drop in mileage, but will see when I fill up next.
How might I go about testing the crank or cam sensors, or whatever other parts are in this circuit?

Thanks!

arcade84_2003

how did u access the fault codes?

mightymoose_22

I just used a code reader... something like $20 at Auto Zone.
If you have a check engine light on go get one of these... it comes with a book that will tell you how to use it, tells you what the codes mean, etc.
You don't NEED a code reader... there is a way to use a jumper wire on the EEC and count flashes on the dashboard, but it is more hassle.

Jet-Lee

How do you do that, the jumper thing??

mightymoose_22

go to a search engien on the internet and type in "EEC IV test jumper" and you should get many links to pages with pictures and directions on how to do this. Any good manual with have this info too.

Jet-Lee

kool, thanks!