OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic, extended)
P265E B Rocker Arm Actuator Position Sensor Circuit Intermittent/Erratic Bank 1
The position sensor signal for actuator B on bank 1 jumps or drops out intermittently. Usually a loose connector or a chafed wire.
Is it safe to drive with P265E?
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
- 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 B B1, Wiring Harness
Related codes
- P264EA 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
- P265BB Rocker Arm Actuator Position Sensor Circuit Range/Performance Bank 1
- P265CB Rocker Arm Actuator Position Sensor Circuit Low Bank 1
- P265DB Rocker Arm Actuator Position Sensor Circuit High Bank 1
- P265FVariable A/C Compressor Control Circuit Range/Performance
- P2660B Rocker Arm Actuator Control Circuit / Open Bank 2
- P2661B Rocker Arm Actuator System Performance/Stuck Off Bank 2
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.