Scania BMU DTC 1280 Refrigerant compressor E140

BMU Battery Management Unit · Scania

Code 1280 (decimal). Some diagnostic tools show it in hexadecimal as 0500.

In short

The refrigerator compressor reports an internal fault or a voltage supply fault.

Applies to: BMU6 (RES)BMU6 (RESXA)BMU6 (RESXB)BMU6 (RESXC)BMU6 (RESXD)BMU6 (RESXE)BMU6 (RESXF)BMU6 (RESXG)BMU6 (RESXH)BMU6 (RESXI)BMU6 (RESXJ)BMU6 (RESXK)

What does Scania BMU fault code 1280 mean?

The refrigerator compressor reports an internal fault or a voltage supply fault.

What causes Scania DTC 1280?

- Blown fuse. - Fault in connectors or cable harness for the refrigerator compressor. - The refrigerator compressor has a mechanical fault. - Fault in the refrigerator compressor.

How does the system react?

There is no active cooling of the propulsion battery, which may affect the performance of the propulsion battery.

How to fix Scania BMU fault code 1280?

  1. Check the fuse.
  2. Check connectors and cable harness for the refrigerator compressor.
  3. Check whether there pressure is excessively high in the cooling circuit.
  4. Check the refrigerator compressor.

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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