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PowertrainP253E

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

PTO sense circuit intermittent/erratic

20 brands affected · Description from Toyota data.

Key terms: Control module: a small computer that runs one part of the car · Powertrain: engine, transmission and emissions

1What it means in plain English

The engine or powertrain control system has stored a fault that does not have specific guidance in this database yet.

2Common causes

  1. Sensor or actuator fault
  2. Wiring or connector fault
  3. Vacuum or intake leak
  4. Fuel or ignition problem
  5. Control module fault

3Can I drive?

Caution · drive with care

Have it diagnosed promptly. If the car runs and drives normally, drive gently to a workshop. If it runs badly, stalls, overheats, loses oil pressure, or a warning light is flashing or red, stop safely and get professional help. If the code concerns the brakes, brake vacuum or brake assist, do not drive until it is checked: a hard pedal or longer stopping distance means stop.

This page gives general information. It is not professional advice. For a definite diagnosis and a repair quote, ask a qualified mechanic to inspect the car.

4Brand data 20

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVP253ENo description available Powertrain
BAIC MotorP253EPTO Sense Circuit Intermittent/Erratic BrandPowertrain
BYDP253EPTO Sense Circuit Intermittent/Erratic BrandPowertrain
CheryP253EPTO Sense Circuit Intermittent/Erratic BrandPowertrain
DaewooP253EPTO Sense Circuit Intermittent/Erratic BrandPowertrain
DFFSP253EPTO Sense Circuit Intermittent/Erratic BrandPowertrain
DFFXP253EPTO Sense Circuit Intermittent/Erratic BrandPowertrain
DFXKP253EPTO Sense Circuit Intermittent/Erratic BrandPowertrain
EOBDP253EPTO-antopiiri katkonainen/epävakaa BrandPowertrain
GeelyP253EPTO Sense Circuit Intermittent/Erratic BrandPowertrain
GMP253EPTO Sense Circuit Intermittent/Erratic BrandPowertrain
Great WallP253EPTO Sense Circuit Intermittent/Erratic BrandPowertrain
HafeiP253EPTO Sense Circuit Intermittent/Erratic BrandPowertrain
HyundaiP253ENo description available Powertrain
IsuzuP253ENo description available Powertrain
Land RoverP253EPTO Sense Circuit Intermittent/Erratic BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP253ENo description available Powertrain
SaabP253EPTO Sense Circuit Intermittent/Erratic BrandPowertrain
MG (SAIC)P253EPTO Sense Circuit Intermittent/Erratic BrandPowertrain
ToyotaP253EPTO sense circuit intermittent/erratic BrandPowertrain

Legend: SAE is the generic J2012 description; Brand is text taken from that manufacturer’s data. Manufacturer rows keep the wording and language of the source data, and non-English text is tagged so screen readers pronounce it correctly.

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