DTC Mercedes-Benz P0172 Short Explanation
Channel: Maxidot
Date: 25/05/2020

The video focuses on the basic Mercedes-Benz specific diagnostic error code.
Contents:
0:21 Basic DTC analysis according to OBD2 protocol standard.
1:48 Insight into programming
- an explanation of what a bit is and how a byte is formed
- decoding the Error Code to the base programming
2:58 A diagnostically understandable description of the Diagnostic Trouble Code
3:05 Basic error definition
- Possible causes or errors of the car and its parts describing the mentioned error

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Make
Mercedes Benz
Code
P0172
Definition
Lost Communication with Gauge Control Module
Description
No signals from the gauge control module via the CAN lines are received for at least 1 second  The execution time is continuous and the duration time is 1 second or more  NOTE Before you troubleshoot,  record all freeze data and any on-board snapshot
Cause
 Poor connections and loose terminals at the gauge control module and the PCM "Open" circuit between the PCM and the gauge control module Faulty Gauge Control Module PCM may need to be updated with the latest software Faulty PCM