Scania EMS DTC 4897 Engine protection when starting

EMS Engine Management System · Scania · 2 variants

Code 4897 (decimal). Some diagnostic tools show it in hexadecimal as 1321.

In short

The engine speed on starting has exceeded the permitted value for a certain period, normally over 1 second.

Variant 1

Applies to: EMS S7EMS S8EMS S8 (S8PDE)

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Variant 2: Engine protection when starting with a cold engine

Applies to: EMS10

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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