Scania RET DTC 29186 The synchromesh actuating arm cannot be engaged.

RET Retarder · Scania

Code 29186 (decimal). Some diagnostic tools show it in hexadecimal as 7202.

In short

Freewheeling retarder cannot be engaged due to increased oil pressure.

Applies to: OPC5 (RET2)

What does Scania RET fault code 29186 mean?

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