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VCLEFT_a479 — LVBMS ECPA Not Closed

Full alert identifier: VCLEFT_a479_LVBMS_ECPA_NotClosed

Alert description

The low voltage battery management system (LVBMS) is reporting the low voltage (LV) battery's electronic connector position assurance (E-CPA) is not secure, which could result in the LV battery becoming disconnected from the rest of the vehicle electrical systems. This could occur due to the E-CPA locking tab not being fully pushed down, or communication issues between the LVBMS and vehicle controller.

Potential impact

The LV battery may become (or may already be) disconnected from the rest of the vehicle electrical systems, which would make the LV battery unable to support vehicle electrical systems or to recharge via the power conversion system (PCS).

Set condition

The LVBMS is not communicating as expected with the vehicle controller (MIA) or reports the LV battery's E-CPA is not closed.

Clear condition

The LVBMS is communicating as expected with the vehicle controller (not MIA) and reports the LV battery's E-CPA is closed.

Signals to check

These diagnostic fields are associated with VCLEFT_a479. Check the alert's Alert Log in Service Mode Plus for available values.

Signal Unit
ECPA State VCLEFT_a479_ECPAState
0
OPEN
1
CLOSED
2
INVALID
3
SNA
—
FRM 3 Timed Out VCLEFT_a479_FRM3_timedOut —
Battery SM State VCLEFT_a479_batterySMState
0
INIT
1
CHARGE
2
DISCHARGE
3
STANDBY
8
FAULT
—
Factory Mode VCLEFT_a479_factoryMode —
Frunk Latch Status VCLEFT_a479_frunkLatchStatus —
Service Mode VCLEFT_a479_serviceMode —
Transport Mode VCLEFT_a479_transportMode —
Vehicle Power State VCLEFT_a479_vehiclePowerState
0
OFF
1
CONDITIONING
2
ACCESSORY
3
DRIVE
—

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