Scania COMMUNICATOR DTC 1538 Overloading of the USB port

COMMUNICATOR Communicator (C200 / C300 / C400) · Scania · 2 variants

Code 1538 (decimal). Some diagnostic tools show it in hexadecimal as 0602.

In short

The USB port is consuming more current than is permissible.

Variant 1

Applies to: C200

What does Scania COMMUNICATOR fault code 1538 mean?

What causes Scania DTC 1538?

How to fix Scania COMMUNICATOR fault code 1538?

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Variant 2

Applies to: C300

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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