P253B
PTO Sense Circuit Range/Performance
What it means
P253B means PTO Sense Circuit Range/Performance.
Check these first
- A PTO sense signal outside its expected range
- Corrosion or damage at the PTO sense circuit connector
- A failing PTO sense sensor
- A mechanical fault in the PTO system
What to do next
- Read the PTO sense input on a scan tool
- Compare the PTO sense signal to the PTO system state
- Inspect the PTO sense circuit connector for corrosion
- Check the PTO system for mechanical binding
- Replace the PTO sense sensor if the circuit tests good
- Clear the code and retest
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Updated
Generic SAE J2012 definition. Last updated 2026-10-10.