Scania MBS DTC 1042 Expansion unit L, electric power supply fault

MBS MBS control unit · Scania

Code 1042 (decimal). Some diagnostic tools show it in hexadecimal as 0412.

In short

The MBS control unit has detected that the supply voltage to expansion unit L has had an anomalous value.

Applies to: MBS3 (MBS)

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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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