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Diagnostic reference · P266A

P266A

A Rocker Arm Actuator Position Sensor Circuit Bank 2

System
Computer output circuits (P code)
Lamp
Check Engine Light
Category
Powertrain - Computer and Auxiliary Controls

What it means

P266A means A Rocker Arm Actuator Position Sensor Circuit Bank 2.

Where it lives

For P266A, the sensor sits on the circuit this code reports. The description of P266A puts it on bank 2.

Check these first

  • An open or short in the bank 2 A rocker arm actuator position sensor circuit
  • A failed bank 2 A rocker arm actuator position sensor
  • A corroded or backed out pin at the bank 2 A position sensor connector
  • Chafed wiring along the bank 2 A position sensor harness

What to do next

  1. Read bank 2 A rocker arm actuator position on a scan tool
  2. Test the bank 2 A position sensor circuit for open and short faults
  3. Check the bank 2 A position sensor connector pins
  4. Verify reference voltage at the bank 2 A position sensor
  5. Replace the bank 2 A rocker arm actuator position sensor if the circuit tests good
  6. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

Generic SAE J2012 definition. Last updated 2026-10-10.