Scania EMS DTC 8255 SCR - Level in reductant tank

EMS Engine Management System · Scania · 3 variants

Code 8255 (decimal). Some diagnostic tools show it in hexadecimal as 203F.

In short

The reductant level sensor signals that the reductant tank is empty.

Variant 1: Reductant tank, empty

Applies to: EMS10

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Variant 2

Applies to: EMS S6

Variant 3: Low reductant level

Applies to: EMS S8

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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