Scania ABS DTC 166 Brake control

ABS Anti-lock Braking System · Scania

Code 166 (decimal). Some diagnostic tools show it in hexadecimal as 00A6.

In short

The current in the circuit to the right-hand side of the driving rear axle has been above the permitted level.

Applies to: ABS E

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