Scania ALLISON DTC 1942 Solenoid PCS3 jammed in disengaged position

ALLISON Allison automatic gearbox · Scania

Code 1942 (decimal). Some diagnostic tools show it in hexadecimal as 0796.

In short

The control unit has detected slipping in a clutch (C3 or C5) which PCS3 supplies with hydraulic pressure.

Applies to: A4

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