Scania TMS DTC 520 Switch for manual or automatic gear shifting, CAN message fault

TMS Transmission Management System · Scania · 4 variants

Code 520 (decimal). Some diagnostic tools show it in hexadecimal as 0208.

In short

The control unit indicates a signalling fault in the gear lever switch for selecting between manual or automatic gearshift.

Variant 1

Applies to: TMS3 (TMS)

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Variant 2: Switch for manual or automatic switching, CAN message error

Applies to: TMS4 (TMS)

Variant 3: Switch for manual or automatic gear change, CAN message error

Applies to: TMS5 (TMS)

Variant 4: Switch for manual or automatic switching, CAN message error

Applies to: TMS6 (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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