OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic, extended)
P260A PTO Control Circuit / Open
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.
Is it safe to drive with P260A?
Usually safe to drive in the short term. Get it diagnosed when convenient, sooner if the car drives differently.
Common causes
- Most likelyOpen coil in the PTO engagement solenoid
- PossibleBroken wire to the PTO solenoid
Repair at a glance
- Difficulty
- Medium
- DIY friendly
- Best left to a mechanic
- Typical labour
- 0.8–3 h
- Emissions test
- Usually unaffected
- Parts involved
- Pto Engagement Solenoid, Pto Relay, Wiring Harness
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.