What are the common causes of P2514?

A short to power on the event data recorder request wire. A failed event data recorder module. An open in the request circuit ground. A fault in the module sending the request.

Inspect the event data recorder connector and wiring. Check the request circuit for a short to power. Check the request circuit for an open ground. Verify module power and ground. Replace the event data recorder if the circuit tests good. Clear the code and retest.

P2514

Event Data Recorder Request Circuit High

System: Speed and idle control (P code)
Lamp: Check Engine Light
Category: Powertrain - Computer and Auxiliary Controls

What it means

P2514 means Event Data Recorder Request Circuit High.

Check these first

A short to power on the event data recorder request wire
A failed event data recorder module
An open in the request circuit ground
A fault in the module sending the request

What to do next

Inspect the event data recorder connector and wiring
Check the request circuit for a short to power
Check the request circuit for an open ground
Verify module power and ground
Replace the event data recorder if the circuit tests good
Clear the code and retest

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Generic SAE J2012 definition. Last updated 2026-08-30.