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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.

  • Check engine light: Yes
  • Emissions related: No
  • Repair difficulty: medium

Common causes

Ordered by how often each turns out to be the cause.

  • Sensor connector not fully seatedCommon
  • Harness chafed against valve cover or cam carrierPossible
  • Connector with intermittent contact under vibrationLess likely

Parts involved

  • Rocker Arm Position Sensor A B1
  • Wiring Harness

P264E is a generic OBD-II code defined by SAE J2012. Exact wording and diagnostic procedure vary by manufacturer and model. Code definitions are drawn from the public-domain OBDex dataset; the workshop notes are our own.