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P256E Engine idle speed selector sensor/switch - circuit intermittent/erratic

Generic (OBD-II) interpretation in the TuningBot DTC database.

P · PowertrainEngineOBD2

What P256E means

P256E
Engine idle speed selector sensor/switch - circuit intermittent/erratic Generic · engine Data confidence 78%

The control module detected an unstable or intermittent signal in the Engine idle speed selector sensor/switch circuit.

Possible causes

  • Wiring
  • engine idle speed selector sensor/switch
  • ECM

Related and nearby codes

How to read P256E

P

Powertrain: engine, transmission and driveline systems.

2

Generic SAE-standard code: same meaning on every make.

56E

Specific fault index within the subsystem.

Frequently asked questions about P256E

What does P256E mean?

Engine idle speed selector sensor/switch - circuit intermittent/erratic. The control module detected an unstable or intermittent signal in the Engine idle speed selector sensor/switch circuit.

Is P256E generic or manufacturer-specific?

P256E is a generic OBD-II code: it has the same meaning on every make and model that follows the SAE standard.

Can TuningBot remove P256E at file level?

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