P267B — B Rocker Arm Actuator Position Sensor Circuit Range/Performance Bank 2
powertrain (engine/transmission)
Is it safe to drive?
Short-term driving is OK In most cases the car remains drivable, possibly with reduced performance or a disabled auxiliary system. If symptoms include stalling, no-start or brake/steering warnings, treat it as urgent.
How to diagnose with an OBD scanner
- Read the code and freeze frame Connect an OBD2 scanner, confirm P267B is stored, and save the freeze frame data — it shows engine conditions when the fault was detected.
- Check for companion codes and TSBs Related codes often reveal the real root cause. Also check manufacturer technical service bulletins (TSB) for your make and model — many P0xxx issues have factory fixes or software updates. Search by VIN on the manufacturer site or nhtsa.gov.
- Inspect wiring and connectors Visually inspect the wiring harness and connectors related to the b rocker arm actuator position sensor circuit range/performance bank 2 for damage, corrosion, chafing or poor contact.
- Subsystem check Measure reference voltage, ground and signal continuity at the component connector.
- Subsystem check Wiggle-test the harness while watching the signal in live data — dropouts reveal broken wires.
- Verify the repair Clear the code, complete a full drive cycle including the conditions from the freeze frame, and confirm P267B does not return.
Approximate repair cost
Repair cost depends on which component actually failed. Typical scenarios for P267B (parts and labor, USD, independent shop rates): Repair wiring or connectors: $80–$250; Replace the faulty sensor or actuator: $150–$500; Control module repair: $300–$1,000. Overall, fixing P267B usually costs between $80 and $1,000. An accurate diagnosis before buying parts saves money — the most expensive scenario is rarely the first one to check.
Common questions
What does OBD2 code P267B mean?
B Rocker Arm Actuator Position Sensor Circuit Range/Performance Bank 2 (P267B): a powertrain (engine/transmission) fault affecting the sensor and actuator circuits. The car is usually drivable while you plan the repair. Most often caused by control module driver fault, blown fuse feeding the circuit, corroded, loose or damaged connector.
What are the symptoms of P267B?
Drivers most often notice: possible limp mode depending on the affected component, increased fuel consumption in some cases, Check Engine Light on, the affected system operates intermittently or not at all.
How much does it cost to fix P267B?
Repair wiring or connectors — $80–$250; Replace the faulty sensor or actuator — $150–$500; Control module repair — $300–$1,000. Exact cost depends on the root cause, your vehicle and local labor rates — a proper diagnosis is the cheapest first step.
Is it safe to drive with P267B?
In most cases the car remains drivable, possibly with reduced performance or a disabled auxiliary system. If symptoms include stalling, no-start or brake/steering warnings, treat it as urgent.
How do I diagnose P267B myself?
Start with a scan: confirm P267B, save the freeze frame and note any companion codes. Then inspect the wiring and connectors related to the sensor and actuator circuits, and verify the suspect component against live data before buying parts.
What does P267B mean?
P267B is logged by the onboard diagnostics when the sensor and actuator circuits does not behave as expected. The official definition is “B Rocker Arm Actuator Position Sensor Circuit Range/Performance Bank 2”. This is a powertrain (engine/transmission) category code.
“Bank 2” means the side of the engine opposite to cylinder 1. Verify which side that is on your specific engine before testing or replacing parts.
To set P267B, the control module compares live readings of the sensor and actuator circuits against calibrated limits, usually over several drive cycles. Alongside the code it stores a freeze frame — a snapshot of rpm, load, coolant temperature and vehicle speed at the moment of failure. Reading that snapshot first saves diagnostic time.
What causes P267B?
- open or shorted wiring in the circuit
- blown fuse feeding the circuit
- poor ground connection
- faulty sensor or actuator of the affected circuit
- control module driver fault
- corroded, loose or damaged connector
Common symptoms of P267B
- possible limp mode depending on the affected component
- increased fuel consumption in some cases
- Check Engine Light on
- the affected system operates intermittently or not at all
How to diagnose P267B
- Connect an OBD2 scanner, confirm P267B is stored, and save the freeze frame data — it shows engine conditions when the fault was detected.
- Related codes often reveal the real root cause. Also check manufacturer technical service bulletins (TSB) for your make and model — many P0xxx issues have factory fixes or software updates. Search by VIN on the manufacturer site or nhtsa.gov.
- Visually inspect the wiring harness and connectors related to the b rocker arm actuator position sensor circuit range/performance bank 2 for damage, corrosion, chafing or poor contact.
- Measure reference voltage, ground and signal continuity at the component connector.
- Wiggle-test the harness while watching the signal in live data — dropouts reveal broken wires.
- Clear the code, complete a full drive cycle including the conditions from the freeze frame, and confirm P267B does not return.
How to fix P267B
Start with the cheapest and most common causes before replacing expensive parts:
- Repair wiring or connectors — $80–$250
- Replace the faulty sensor or actuator — $150–$500
- Control module repair — $300–$1,000
How much does it cost to fix P267B?
Repair cost depends on which component actually failed. Typical scenarios for P267B (parts and labor, USD, independent shop rates):
- Repair wiring or connectors: $80–$250
- Replace the faulty sensor or actuator: $150–$500
- Control module repair: $300–$1,000
Overall, fixing P267B usually costs between $80 and $1,000. An accurate diagnosis before buying parts saves money — the most expensive scenario is rarely the first one to check.
Can you drive with P267B?
In most cases the car remains drivable, possibly with reduced performance or a disabled auxiliary system. If symptoms include stalling, no-start or brake/steering warnings, treat it as urgent.