Scania EMS DTC 5779 Electric motor of the M30 variable geometry turbocharger

EMS Engine Management System · Scania · 4 variants

Code 5779 (decimal). Some diagnostic tools show it in hexadecimal as 1693.

In short

Internal fault in the actuator which means that the variable geometry turbocharger can not be controlled.

Variant 1: Engine Variable Geometry Turbocharger Actuator #1, Internal Error.

Applies to: EMS10

What does Scania EMS fault code 5779 mean?

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Variant 2

Applies to: EMS S7

Variant 3

Applies to: EMS S8

Variant 4

Applies to: EMS S8 (S8PDE)

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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