540
Thermo King
Critical
Illegal Engine Operating State
The controller has detected that the engine is in a non-logical or illegal operating state.
Possible causes
- Software logic error
- Conflict between speed sensor signals
- Start attempt while engine is already rotating
- Internal ECU failure
Recommended actions
- Perform a full system reset (Battery Disconnect)
- Verify coherence of all engine sensors
- Update unit and ECU software
- Review event history to check previous sequence
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