P253E - How To Repair: Meaning, Causes, Symptoms, Fixes

P253E Code Definition

P253E PTO Sense Circuit Intermittent/Erratic

What Does the Engine Code P253E Mean?

Character "P" in the first position of Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) represents the powertrain system (engine and transmission), "2" in the second position means that this is a ISO/SAE controlled OBD-II (OBD2) DTC. "5" in the third character position in a DTC indicates that the vehicle speed, idle control and auxiliary inputs is experiencing a malfunction. The last two characters "3E" is DTC number. OBD2 Diagnostic Trouble Code P253E means that PTO Sense Circuit Intermittent/Erratic has been detected.

How Serious Is the Code P253E?

For now, this issue is not serious. Carly recommends you to check this issue on a regular basis and check if it gets worse later on.

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