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.

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