Scania ALM DTC 8197 Alarm code, luggage compartment door

ALM ALM control unit · Scania · 2 variants

Code 8197 (decimal). Some diagnostic tools show it in hexadecimal as 2005.

In short

The micro switch has triggered the alarm.

Variant 1

Applies to: ALM1 (ALM)

What does Scania ALM fault code 8197 mean?

What causes Scania DTC 8197?

How to fix Scania ALM fault code 8197?

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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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