OBD Guide

P264E

A Rocker Arm Actuator Position Sensor Circuit Intermittent/Erratic Bank 1

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Yes, but get it checked soon
Approx. repair cost
$33–89 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Unstable engine operation
  • Power reduction
  • Increased fuel consumption
  • Check Engine light comes on
  • Dips during acceleration

Causes

  • Malfunction of the rocker actuator position sensor
  • Damaged or corroded wiring
  • Poor contact in the sensor connector
  • Rocker arm actuator malfunction
  • Problems with the engine control unit

How to Fix

  1. Check the integrity of the sensor wiring and connectors
  2. Test the rocker arm actuator position sensor
  3. Replace sensor if necessary
  4. Check the operation of the rocker arm actuator
  5. Update ECU firmware (if required)

Related codes

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