Scania AMS DTC 5642 EEC, Control unit for exhaust gas aftertreatment

AMS AMS control unit · Scania · 2 variants

Code 5642 (decimal). Some diagnostic tools show it in hexadecimal as 160A.

In short

The EEC control unit has been restarted due to a software fault.

Variant 1

Applies to: AMS1

What does Scania AMS fault code 5642 mean?

What causes Scania DTC 5642?

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How to fix Scania AMS fault code 5642?

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Variant 2

Applies to: AMS2

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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