Scania CUV DTC 542 Ground missing

CUV Visibility system · Scania · 2 variants

Code 542 (decimal). Some diagnostic tools show it in hexadecimal as 021E.

In short

The fault code is set immediately if the control unit detects that ground is missing for more than five seconds.

Variant 1

Applies to: CUV2

What does Scania CUV fault code 542 mean?

What causes Scania DTC 542?

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Variant 2

Applies to: CUV3 (VIS)

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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