Scania EMD DTC 1592 Throttle performance or slow control response

EMD EMD control unit · Scania · 2 variants

Code 1592 (decimal). Some diagnostic tools show it in hexadecimal as 0638.

In short

Throttle cannot reach the requested position.

Variant 1

Applies to: EMD0

What does Scania EMD fault code 1592 mean?

Throttle cannot reach the requested position.

What causes Scania DTC 1592?

For vehicles with pneumatic throttle: - Freezing. - Throttle stuck or moving very slowly. - Insufficient air supply to the cylinder. - Faulty valve block V107. For vehicles with electric throttle M42: - High friction. - Blocked throttle blade. - Internal mechanical fault. - Internal electrical fault.

How to fix Scania EMD fault code 1592?

  1. For vehicles with pneumatic throttle:
  2. Thaw the vehicle.
  3. Check if the throttle has limited movement.
  4. Check for air leaks in the cylinder, valve block V107 or air hoses.
  5. Check valve block V107.
  6. For vehicles with electric throttle M42: Run Functional inspection of the electric throttle.
  7. Warning!
  8. This must only be done with no power on the throttle, i.e. with the switch removed.
  9. Otherwise there is risk of injury.
  10. Inspect and clean the throttle housing internally.
  11. For an active or frequent fault code, renew the throttle.

Variant 2

Applies to: EMD1

Detection

Throttle cannot reach the requested position.

Possible cause

- High friction. - Blocked throttle blade. - Internal mechanical fault. - Internal electrical fault.

How to fix

  1. Run Functions > Check > Powertrain > Functional inspection of the electric throttle.
  2. Warning!
  3. This must only be done with no power on the throttle, i.e. with the switch removed.
  4. Otherwise there is risk of injury.
  5. Inspect and clean the throttle housing internally.
  6. For an active or frequent fault code, renew the throttle.

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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