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VCFRONT_a231 — 12 V Temp Sens Short

Full alert identifier: VCFRONT_a231_12VTempSensShort

Alert description

The vehicle controller is reporting a short circuit on the low voltage (LV) battery temperature sensor, indicating damage to the sensor or wiring harness.

Potential impact

A default voltage setpoint is used when charging the LV battery, instead of optimizing the voltage setpoint based on the LV battery's actual temperature. The LV battery may experience accelerated degradation if this continues.

Set condition

The LV battery temperature sensor circuit reads a power rail reference voltage, indicating a short circuit.

Clear condition

The LV battery temperature sensor circuit no longer reads a power rail reference voltage.

Signals to check

These diagnostic fields are associated with VCFRONT_a231. Check the alert's Alert Log in Service Mode Plus for available values.

Signal Unit
12 V Temperature VCFRONT_a231_12VTemperature C

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