P267D is stored when the angle feedback of lift actuator B on bank 2 rises above its upper valid limit. Typical causes are an open sensor ground, which lets the signal float toward the reference, a signal conductor touching a supply line, or water bridging contacts in the connector. Systems such as BMW's Valvetronic, where an electric motor swings an eccentric shaft through a fixed arc, never place the sensor at the supply rail in normal operation, so such a value is rejected. No manufacturer documents P267D publicly; detection follows from CARB's input checks for variable lift. The controller holds bank 2 at a safe setting. Measure ground continuity first. Low-side partner: P267C; dropouts: P267E.
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
- Reduced power with lift fixed on bank 2
- Slightly higher fuel consumption
Most likely causes
- Open or high-resistance ground of the position sensor
- Signal wire shorted to reference or battery voltage
- Moisture or corrosion bridging pins in the sensor plug
- Defective position sensor B, bank 2
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 P267D means
- P: Powertrain: engine and transmission
- 2: Generic code: same on every make
- 6: Control modules and outputs
- 7D: Specific fault in that system
Frequently asked questions
Can I keep driving with code P267D?
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 P267D?
The most common causes are: open or high-resistance ground of the position sensor; signal wire shorted to reference or battery voltage; moisture or corrosion bridging pins in the sensor plug.
Related codes
- P267A"B" Rocker Arm Actuator Position Sensor Circuit (Bank 2)
- P267C"B" Rocker Arm Actuator Position Sensor Circuit Low (Bank 2)
- P267E"B" Rocker Arm Actuator Position Sensor Circuit Intermittent/Erratic (Bank 2)
- P265D"B" Rocker Arm Actuator Position Sensor Circuit High (Bank 1)
- P266D"A" Rocker Arm Actuator Position Sensor Circuit High (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.