OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic, extended)
P2514 Event Data Recorder Request Circuit High
The EDR request line reads stuck high — typically a short to battery voltage. The ECM cannot pulse the line back low to release the request, so the EDR may either ignore further requests or sit in a permanent triggered state.
Is it safe to drive with P2514?
Usually safe to drive in the short term. Get it diagnosed when convenient, sooner if the car drives differently.
Common causes
- Most likelyRequest wire shorted to battery voltage
- Less likelyConnector pins corroded - high contact resistance
- Less likelySupply wire pinched against B+ source
Repair at a glance
- Difficulty
- Medium
- DIY friendly
- Best left to a mechanic
- Typical labour
- 0.5–2 h
- Emissions test
- Usually unaffected
- Parts involved
- Event Data Recorder, Request Wire
Related codes
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- P2517A/C Refrigerant Pressure Sensor B Circuit Low
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.