Applies to: VDT2 (VDT)
What does Scania VDT fault code 1281 mean?
What causes Scania DTC 1281?
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How to fix Scania VDT fault code 1281?
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Code 1281 in other Scania systems
- 1281hex 0501 Control unit, internal fault
- 1281hex 0501 Coolant pump M38, internal fault in the propulsion battery cooling system
- 1281hex 0501 Digital output 1 is short-circuited to ground
- 1281hex 000501 The FLC control unit takes too long to start
- 1281hex 000501 Cylinder 1, severe misfire
- 1281hex 0501 Internal fault
- 1281hex 0501 Expansion unit A, internal fault
- 1281hex 000501 Relay for shut-off valves for vehicle gas on the high pressure side
- 1281hex 000501 L1 disengage solenoid valve - Short to ground
- 1281hex 0501 CAN data missing
- 1281hex 0501 CAN data missing
- 1281hex 0501 Solenoid valve for low splitter gear, short circuit