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P255B

PTO Speed Selector Sensor/Switch 2 Range/Performance

PTO speed selector switch 2 is electrically intact but its value does not match a valid bit pattern — multiple positions asserted, or values that do not map to any preset.

  • Check engine light: Yes
  • Emissions related: No
  • Repair difficulty: medium

Common causes

Ordered by how often each turns out to be the cause.

  • Contaminated rotary contactCommon
  • Sensor element aged beyond calibration windowLess likely
  • Sensor mounting loose - signal dampingLess likely

Parts involved

  • Pto Speed Selector 2

P255B is a generic OBD-II code defined by SAE J2012. Exact wording and diagnostic procedure vary by manufacturer and model. Code definitions are drawn from the public-domain OBDex dataset; the workshop notes are our own.