Scania TMS DTC 518 Manual downshifting, CAN message fault

TMS Transmission Management System · Scania · 2 variants

Code 518 (decimal). Some diagnostic tools show it in hexadecimal as 0206.

In short

The control unit indicates a signalling fault in the gear lever switch during manual downshifting.

Variant 1

Applies to: TMS3 (TMS)TMS5 (TMS)TMS6 (TMS)

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Variant 2

Applies to: TMS4 (TMS)

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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