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PowertrainP266D

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

A Rocker Arm Actuator Position Sensor Circuit High Bank 2

21 brands affected · Description from Toyota data.

Key terms: Control module: a small computer that runs one part of the car · Bank 2: the side of the engine containing cylinder 2 · Powertrain: engine, transmission and emissions

1What it means in plain English

The engine or powertrain control system has stored a fault that does not have specific guidance in this database yet.

2Common causes

  1. Sensor or actuator fault
  2. Wiring or connector fault
  3. Vacuum or intake leak
  4. Fuel or ignition problem
  5. Control module fault

3Can I drive?

Caution · drive with care

Have it diagnosed promptly. If the car runs and drives normally, drive gently to a workshop. If it runs badly, stalls, overheats, loses oil pressure, or a warning light is flashing or red, stop safely and get professional help. If the code concerns the brakes, brake vacuum or brake assist, do not drive until it is checked: a hard pedal or longer stopping distance means stop.

This page gives general information. It is not professional advice. For a definite diagnosis and a repair quote, ask a qualified mechanic to inspect the car.

4Brand data 21

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVP266DNo description available Powertrain
BAIC MotorP266DA Rocker Arm Actuator Position Sensor Circuit High Bank 2 BrandPowertrain
BYDP266DA Rocker Arm Actuator Position Sensor Circuit High Bank 2 BrandPowertrain
CheryP266DA Rocker Arm Actuator Position Sensor Circuit High Bank 2 BrandPowertrain
DaewooP266DA Rocker Arm Actuator Position Sensor Circuit High Bank 2 BrandPowertrain
DFFSP266DA Rocker Arm Actuator Position Sensor Circuit High Bank 2 BrandPowertrain
DFFXP266DA Rocker Arm Actuator Position Sensor Circuit High Bank 2 BrandPowertrain
DFXKP266DA Rocker Arm Actuator Position Sensor Circuit High Bank 2 BrandPowertrain
EOBDP266D'A' vippearmaktuator posisjonssensor krets høy bank 2 BrandPowertrain
GeelyP266DA Rocker Arm Actuator Position Sensor Circuit High Bank 2 BrandPowertrain
GMP266DA Rocker Arm Actuator Position Sensor Circuit High Bank 2 BrandPowertrain
Great WallP266DA Rocker Arm Actuator Position Sensor Circuit High Bank 2 BrandPowertrain
HafeiP266DA Rocker Arm Actuator Position Sensor Circuit High Bank 2 BrandPowertrain
HoldenP266DParticulate Filter Deteriorated Substrate BrandPowertrain
HyundaiP266DNo description available Powertrain
Land RoverP266DA Rocker Arm Actuator Position Sensor Circuit High Bank 2 BrandPowertrain
OpelP266DA Rocker Arm Actuator Position Sensor Circuit High Bank 2 BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP266DNo description available Powertrain
SaabP266DA Rocker Arm Actuator Position Sensor Circuit High Bank 2 BrandPowertrain
MG (SAIC)P266DA Rocker Arm Actuator Position Sensor Circuit High Bank 2 BrandPowertrain
ToyotaP266DA Rocker Arm Actuator Position Sensor Circuit High Bank 2 BrandPowertrain

Legend: SAE is the generic J2012 description; Brand is text taken from that manufacturer’s data. Manufacturer rows keep the wording and language of the source data, and non-English text is tagged so screen readers pronounce it correctly.

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