P267B concerns the bank 2 feedback of lift actuator B when the signal is electrically sound but the angle it reports does not follow the commanded value, moves too slowly, or contradicts the mechanism's known travel. Faulty learning of the end stops, a slipping sensor mount, wear in the shaft drive or a sticking actuator can all produce this picture. No manufacturer documents P267B publicly. The closest published case is Toyota's bank 1 counterpart P265B on Valvematic engines: bulletin T-SB-0098-19 starts with a learn value reset and an active test of the shaft angle, then replaces the lift controller if the fault returns. CARB expects variable lift monitors to detect missed targets and slow response. Lift on bank 2 is usually frozen.
Medium severity. Can I keep driving?If the car is running normally, drive in moderation to a repair shop. If it loses power or another warning appears, do not continue.
Bank 2 is the side without cylinder 1, so it only exists on V or boxer engines.
Symptoms
- Check engine light on
- Hesitation or reduced power
- Uneven idle when lift is frozen on one bank
Most likely causes
- End-stop learn values lost or wrong after repair or battery disconnect
- Worn or sticking shaft drive of actuator B on bank 2
- Position sensor drifting or loose in its mount
- Lift control software needing an update
What to check, in order
Start with the simplest. You can tick off each step.
Good to know
- Repair difficulty: hard
- It can trigger limp mode.
- It affects emissions.
What each character of P267B means
- P: Powertrain: engine and transmission
- 2: Generic code: same on every make
- 6: Control modules and outputs
- 7B: Specific fault in that system
Frequently asked questions
Can I keep driving with code P267B?
If the car is running normally, drive in moderation to a repair shop. If it loses power or another warning appears, do not continue.
What causes code P267B?
The most common causes are: end-stop learn values lost or wrong after repair or battery disconnect; worn or sticking shaft drive of actuator B on bank 2; position sensor drifting or loose in its mount.
Related codes
- P267A"B" Rocker Arm Actuator Position Sensor Circuit (Bank 2)
- P267C"B" Rocker Arm Actuator Position Sensor Circuit Low (Bank 2)
- P267D"B" Rocker Arm Actuator Position Sensor Circuit High (Bank 2)
- P265B"B" Rocker Arm Actuator Position Sensor Circuit Range/Performance (Bank 1)
- P266B"A" Rocker Arm Actuator Position Sensor Circuit Range/Performance (Bank 2)
- P2661"B" Rocker Arm Actuator System Performance/Stuck Off (Bank 2)
Sources
Values and procedures vary by manufacturer. If it affects brakes, steering, fuel or high voltage, see a professional. Updated: 2026-11-04. How we build these pages.