P260B: The power take-off control gives a lower signal than normal
The power take-off control gives a lower signal than normal. It is usually the part, its wiring or a connector with poor contact.
| Code | P260B |
|---|---|
| System | Engine and transmission |
| Group | P26xx, Auxiliary outputs and cooling |
| Type | Generic: it means the same on every make |
How to read and clear P260B with Final OBD
Plug an OBD2 scanner in under the steering wheel, switch the ignition on and open Final OBD. Under Faults you’ll see P260B with its description and whether it’s confirmed, pending or permanent.
If the engine stores it over standard OBD, with FREE you read this code with its explanation for nothing and clear it. With PRO you also read the faults of every control unit and clear them in all of them.
Clearing the code only turns the light off: if the cause is still there, it comes back. Clear it once it’s fixed, and not right before an inspection. It’s all in how to read and clear fault codes and in inspections and OBD.
Similar codes
- P2607 The intake air heater B gives a lower signal than normal
- P2608 The intake air heater B gives a higher signal than normal
- P2609 The intake air heater system gives readings outside the normal range
- P260A The power take-off control has a broken or disconnected wire
- P260C The power take-off control gives a higher signal than normal
- P260D The power take-off engaged light control has an electrical fault
- P260E The diesel particulate filter regeneration light control has an electrical fault
- P260F The evaporative system that monitors the processor gives readings outside the
What does code P260B mean?
The power take-off control gives a lower signal than normal. It is usually the part, its wiring or a connector with poor contact.
How do you clear P260B?
With an OBD2 scanner and an app like Final OBD, which clears it for free if it’s stored by the engine control unit. But clearing it only turns the light off: if the cause isn’t fixed, P260B comes back.
Read it on your car
Final OBD reads and clears engine faults through standard OBD for free, each one explained in plain English. With PRO it also reads the faults of every control unit, each make’s own codes included, and clears them in all of them.
