All codesService call
SC197
DF-GATE error
BADF / ARDF
Level B — stop, power-cycle may clear
First check
Generic ADF gate. History will show 195 or 196 next to it.
What it means
DF-GATE error. Confirm the exact subcode against the FSM for this serial — meaning can shift by generation.
Likely causes
- Generic ADF gate. History will show 195 or 196 next to it.
On-site steps
Parts to have on the truck
Confirm the subcode and part number in the FSM for this serial. Raicoh is a field companion, not a replacement for the book.