Scania ALM DTC 579 Bodybuilder connection indicator for activated alarm, short circuit

ALM ALM control unit · Scania · 2 variants

Code 579 (decimal). Some diagnostic tools show it in hexadecimal as 0243.

In short

Bodybuilder connection indicator for activated alarm has an open circuit or is short-circuited to ground.

Variant 1

Applies to: ALM1 (ALM)

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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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