Scania ESTA DTC 551 Motor pump unit

ESTA ESTA control unit · Scania

Code 551 (decimal). Some diagnostic tools show it in hexadecimal as 0227.

In short

The voltage supply is too low to drive the motor pump unit.

Applies to: ESTA1 (ESTA)

What does Scania ESTA fault code 551 mean?

The voltage supply is too low to drive the motor pump unit.

What causes Scania DTC 551?

- Fault in cable harness or connections. - Fault in the battery or fuse. - Internal fault in the motor pump unit electric motor.

How to fix Scania ESTA fault code 551?

  1. Check the status of the vehicle batteries.
  2. Check the cable harness and connections.
  3. Check that the voltage between signal and ground is approximately 24 volts.
  4. Check the signal for the motor pump unit supply voltage.
  5. Compare with the measured value.
  6. If the difference is greater than 5 V, renew the electric motor in the motor pump 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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