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SSFA_a173 — Thermal Derating

Full alert identifier: SSFA_a173_thermalDerating

Alert description

Steering system may be reducing power and functionality to prevent overheating, due to higher than nominal system temperature detected

Potential impact

Torque output may be reduced, and steering system may have reduced performance

Set condition

When part of steering system is detected to be close to its overheating limit

Clear condition

Once Steering system cools back down

Signals to check

These diagnostic fields are associated with SSFA_a173. Check the alert's Alert Log in Service Mode Plus for available values.

Signal Unit
Derating Factor SSFA_a173_deratingFactor —
Local Ecu Temperature SSFA_a173_localEcuTemperature C
Local Winding Model Estimated Temp SSFA_a173_localWindingModelEstimatedTemp C
Local Winding Rs Estimated Temp SSFA_a173_localWindingRsEstimatedTemp C

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