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Code 542

Code 542 sets when you cycle brakes or seat presence switch. Followed steps in manual, checking key wiring, fuses, all checked good. Swapped contactor, didn't fix issue, swapped access 5 with known good and it fixed the issue on the trouble truck; so in turn I took the bad access 5 and put it on the good truck and it worked fine, so something else is going on.

Any ideas?
  • Posted 9 Jul 2018 20:53
  • By kyle
  • joined 16 Mar'18 - 5 messages
  • Ohio, United States
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I also have a code 542 on a TSP 6000, but only after a Timeout or shutdown. If the battery is disconnected, the code does not show up, but if you leave the battery connected, let the unit go into timeout, and then try to use the unit it will throw a 542 almost every time. And yes, the ED1 contactor was changed, so was all the fuses involved. We don't have a know good Access 5 to change out. This only happens if the battery is not disconnected while shutdown, and the only way to get the code to go away is to disconnect the battery for awhile! the cable to the Traverse looks and tests good.
Any thoughts?
  • Posted 3 Jan 2019 07:18
  • Modified 3 Jan 2019 07:23 by poster
  • By DparkSF5th
  • joined 3 Jan'19 - 1 message
  • North Carolina, United States
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Look at your control cables for any breaks or shorts. The cable that runs with your traverse hoses at bottom of platform can cause this problem.
  • Posted 13 Jul 2018 09:06
  • By mcguyver
  • joined 13 Dec'11 - 10 messages
  • Mississippi, United States
Do it right the first time.

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