OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic, extended)
P264E A Rocker Arm Actuator Position Sensor Circuit Intermittent/Erratic Bank 1
The position sensor signal jumps or drops out intermittently. Usually a loose connector or a chafed wire in the harness.
Is it safe to drive with P264E?
Usually safe to drive in the short term. Get it diagnosed when convenient, sooner if the car drives differently.
Common causes
- Most likelySensor connector not fully seated
- PossibleHarness chafed against valve cover or cam carrier
- Less likelyConnector with intermittent contact under vibration
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
- Rocker Arm Position Sensor A B1, Wiring Harness
Related codes
- P265EB Rocker Arm Actuator Position Sensor Circuit Intermittent/Erratic Bank 1
- P266EA Rocker Arm Actuator Position Sensor Circuit Intermittent/Erratic Bank 2
- P267EB Rocker Arm Actuator Position Sensor Circuit Intermittent/Erratic Bank 2
- P264BA Rocker Arm Actuator Position Sensor Circuit Range/Performance Bank 1
- P264CA Rocker Arm Actuator Position Sensor Circuit Low Bank 1
- P264DA Rocker Arm Actuator Position Sensor Circuit High Bank 1
- P264FEngine Serial Number Not Programmed or Incompatible
- P2650B Rocker Arm Actuator Control Circuit / Open Bank 1
- P2651B Rocker Arm Actuator System Performance/Stuck Off Bank 1
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.