Scania CMS DTC 531 Starter battery relay

CMS CMS control unit · Scania

Code 531 (decimal). Some diagnostic tools show it in hexadecimal as 0213.

In short

The starter battery relay (R105) is short-circuited to ground.

Applies to: CMS1 (CMS)

What does Scania CMS fault code 531 mean?

The starter battery relay (R105) is short-circuited to ground.

What causes Scania DTC 531?

The fault may be due to: - Fault in the cable harness or harness-to-component connectors. - Fault in starter battery relay.

What are the symptoms?

The starter battery will not be connected upon engine start or receive charge.

How to fix Scania CMS fault code 531?

  1. Check: Cable harness and connections to the starter battery relay (located in the battery box).
  2. The starter battery relay is connected to the CMS control unit pins A33 (signal) and A31 (ground).
  3. Starter battery relay (R105).

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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