Scania EMS DTC 1253 Oil mist separator voltage supply, short circuit to earth

EMS Engine Management System · Scania

Code 1253 (decimal). Some diagnostic tools show it in hexadecimal as 0004E5.

In short

The control unit indicates that the oil mist separator voltage supply is short-circuited to earth.

Applies to: EMS10

What does Scania EMS fault code 1253 mean?

The control unit indicates that the oil mist separator voltage supply is short-circuited to earth.

How to fix Scania EMS fault code 1253?

  1. Check the cable harness and harness-to-component connector for the oil mist separator.
  2. Renew the oil mist separator.

This information is for guidance only. Always follow the manufacturer workshop manual and safety procedures; if in doubt, contact an authorised workshop.