Scania EQU DTC 257 Current from equaliser too high

EQU EQU control unit · Scania

Code 257 (decimal). Some diagnostic tools show it in hexadecimal as 0101.

In short

The electric power consumption for the equaliser has been too high.

Applies to: EQU2 (EQU)

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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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