Scania BMU DTC 523 MGU CAN node timeout

BMU Battery Management Unit · Scania

Code 523 (decimal). Some diagnostic tools show it in hexadecimal as 020B.

In short

The DTC is set active if CAN message has been absent for 200ms. The DTC is set inactive when CAN message is received. The DTC is not set in the following cases: • ignition is turned off • first 2 seconds after ignition on • system voltage is below 22 volt • system voltage is above 32 volt • short circuit or open circuit on the TMS sub-bus (separate DTCs)

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 523 mean?

The DTC is set active if CAN message has been absent for 200ms. The DTC is set inactive when CAN message is received. The DTC is not set in the following cases: • ignition is turned off • first 2 seconds after ignition on • system voltage is below 22 volt • system voltage is above 32 volt • short circuit or open circuit on the TMS sub-bus (separate DTCs)

What causes Scania DTC 523?

• Power supply to MGU has failed • MGU unit disconnected from the TMS sub-bus • Faulty MGU unit

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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