Scania TMS DTC 718 Unexpected cable harness for safety bus detected

TMS Transmission Management System · Scania · 2 variants

Code 718 (decimal). Some diagnostic tools show it in hexadecimal as 02CE.

In short

The control unit indicates that a safety bus is connected to the vehicle without the software being able to use it.

Variant 1

Applies to: TMS4 (TMS)

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Variant 2: Unexpected PWT bus cable detected

Applies to: TMS5 (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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