Scania ALM DTC 261 Wake-up signal for Scania Communicator, short circuit

ALM ALM control unit · Scania · 2 variants

Code 261 (decimal). Some diagnostic tools show it in hexadecimal as 0105.

In short

Wake-up signal for Scania Communicator is short-circuited to ground.

Variant 1

Applies to: ALM1 (ALM)

What does Scania ALM fault code 261 mean?

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How to fix Scania ALM fault code 261?

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Variant 2

Applies to: ALM1

This information is for guidance only. Always follow the manufacturer workshop manual and safety procedures; if in doubt, contact an authorised workshop.

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