Scania AMS DTC 8252 Reductant level sensor, shorted to ground

AMS AMS control unit · Scania · 2 variants

Code 8252 (decimal). Some diagnostic tools show it in hexadecimal as 203C.

In short

The control unit indicates that the level sensor for reductant pump is shorted to earth.

Variant 1

Applies to: AMS1

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Variant 2: Reductant level sensor, short-circuited to earth

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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