Scania EMS DTC 4608 Rotational speed sensor or starter motor

EMS Engine Management System · Scania · 3 variants

Code 4608 (decimal). Some diagnostic tools show it in hexadecimal as 1200.

In short

The engine speed signals from the two engine speed sensors have supplied conflicting data as to where in the working cycle the engine is.

Variant 1

Applies to: EMS S6EMS S6 (EMS S6 EuroIII)

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Variant 2: Steering wheel switch for cruise control, CAN messages missing

Applies to: EMS10

Variant 3

Applies to: EMS S6 IoM singlespeed (S6IM)

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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