P253C OBD-II: PTO Sense Circuit Low

P253C Severity

Moderate

Will P253C go away on its own?

Once the vehicle's onboard system no longer detects the issue, most codes will disappear on their own. If your vehicle still has this code, however, it should be properly diagnosed to avoid a more serious problem.

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Moderate severity codes might not threaten the vehicle's safety or functionality immediately, but you should still get it diagnosed within a reasonable time frame to keep your car running well.

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What causes OBD-II fault code P253C?

The PTO allows Auxiliary equipment such as a dump bed or plow to be hydraulically operated using the vehicle's transmission. If the PTO sensor fails to send a plausible signal, code P253C will be stored. PTO operated features will not work.

OBD II Fault Code

OBD II P253C

OBD-II Code Wiring issue is defined as a PTO Sense Circuit Low

Wiring issue Symptoms

PTO system disabled

Common Problems That Trigger the P253C Code

PTO sensor failure
Wiring issue

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Other OBD-II Codes

P253B: PTO Sense Circuit Range/Performance P253A: PTO Sense Circuit/Open P2539: Low Pressure Fuel System Sensor Circuit P2538: Ignition Switch Accessory Position Circuit High P2537: Ignition Switch Accessory Position Circuit Low P2536: Ignition Switch Accessory Position Circuit P2535: Ignition Switch Run/Start Position Circuit High P2534: Ignition Switch Run/Start Position Circuit Low P2533: Ignition Switch Run/Start Position Circuit P2532: Ignition Switch Run Position Circuit High P2531: Ignition Switch Run Position Circuit Low P2530: Ignition Switch Run Position Circuit P253D: PTO Sense Circuit High P253E: PTO Sense Circuit Intermittent/Erratic P253F: Engine Oil Deteriorated P2540: Low Pressure Fuel System Sensor Circuit Range/Performance P2541: Low Pressure Fuel System Sensor Circuit Low P2542: Low Pressure Fuel System Sensor Circuit High P2543: Low Pressure Fuel System Sensor Circuit Intermittent P2544: Torque Management Request Input Signal "A"P2545: Torque Management Request Input Signal "A" Range/Performance P2546: Torque Management Request Input Signal "A" Low P2547: Torque Management Request Input Signal "A" High P2548: Torque Management Request Input Signal "B"

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