P260A
- Powertrain
- Manufacturer-specific
Diagnose soon
Usually safe to drive short distances, but the fault will not clear itself and can worsen or fail an emissions test.
PTO Control Circuit / Open
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The controller cannot drive the power take-off (PTO) engagement line on commercial vehicles. The PTO will not engage even when commanded by the body controller or operator switch.
A trouble code records what a control module measured. It does not identify which part failed. Test before replacing anything.
- Safe to drive
- Usually safe to drive short distances, but the fault will not clear itself and can worsen or fail an emissions test.
- Urgency
- Diagnose soon
- Will it pass emissions
- Not affected
- Check engine light
- Solid
| # | Cause | How often | Component |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Open coil in the PTO engagement solenoid | Very common | — |
| 2 | Broken wire to the PTO solenoid | Common | — |
Ordering reflects how often each cause is responsible in general, not a probability for your vehicle. Confirm by testing.
- Pto Engagement Solenoid
- Pto Relay
- Wiring Harness
- Definition
- Generic code set (SAE J2012 / ISO 15031-6) via the OBDexopen database, dedicated to the public domain under CC0-1.0.
- Diagnostic guidance
- Written and reviewed in-house. See our editorial policy.
- Review status
- Awaiting review
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