OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic, extended)
P260E Particulate Filter Regeneration Lamp Control Circuit
The DPF regeneration warning lamp circuit is faulty. The driver may not be alerted to a required highway run that supports passive regeneration.
Is it safe to drive with P260E?
Usually safe to drive in the short term. Get it diagnosed when convenient, sooner if the car drives differently.
Common causes
- Most likelyBurnt-out indicator bulb
- PossibleOpen or shorted wire to the cluster
Symptoms
- Check engine light or DPF warning light on
- Power loss / limp mode
- Increased fuel consumption
- Failed forced regeneration attempts
Repair at a glance
- Difficulty
- Easy
- DIY friendly
- Often, with basic tools
- Typical labour
- 0.2–1 h
- Emissions test
- Usually unaffected
- Parts involved
- Dpf Regen Lamp, Instrument Cluster, Wiring Harness
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.