P253E

PTO Sense Circuit Intermittent/Erratic

Severity

⚠️ Medium

Can you drive?

Yes, but get it checked soon

Approx. repair cost

$6–56 (est.)

Symptoms

Unstable operation of additional equipment
Random PTO trips
Check Engine light comes on
Transmission errors
Power reduction

Causes

Damaged PTO circuit wiring harness
Oxidation or poor contact in connectors
PTO sensor malfunction
Relay or fuse problems
Short circuit or open circuit

How to Fix

Check the integrity of the wiring harness
Clean contacts in PTO circuit connectors
Check PTO sensor for serviceability
Check relays and fuses
Scan the system for other errors

Related codes

P253D P253F P2540