Scania ELC DTC 166 Lift bellows solenoid valve.

ELC Electronically controlled air suspension · Scania · 2 variants

Code 166 (decimal). Some diagnostic tools show it in hexadecimal as 00A6.

In short

The voltage on the output to the solenoid valve has been too low.

Variant 1

Applies to: ELC3

What does Scania ELC fault code 166 mean?

What causes Scania DTC 166?

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How to fix Scania ELC fault code 166?

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Variant 2

Applies to: ELC3 (ELC3Rear)

This information is for guidance only. Always follow the manufacturer workshop manual and safety procedures; if in doubt, contact an authorised workshop.

Code 166 in other Scania systems