OBD Guide

P265E

B 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

  • Rough idle
  • Reduced engine power
  • Increased fuel consumption
  • Check Engine light comes on
  • Dips during acceleration

Causes

  • Damage to the sensor wiring harness
  • Poor contact in the sensor connector
  • Malfunction of the rocker actuator position sensor
  • Short circuit in the sensor circuit
  • Problems with the engine control unit (ECU)

How to Fix

  1. Check the integrity of the sensor wiring harness
  2. Clean sensor connector contacts
  3. Check sensor resistance
  4. Replace the rocker actuator position sensor if necessary
  5. Check and, if necessary, replace the engine control unit

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