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VCREAR_a289 — Tonneau Tailgate Switch Fault

Full alert identifier: VCREAR_a289_tonneauTailgateSwitchFault

Alert description

The tonneau and tailgate switches are being inhibited due to a switch voltage being out of bounds.

Potential impact

The tonneau and tailgate will not respond to switch actuation

Set condition

At least one of the three tonneau/tailgate switches are out of bounds

Clear condition

All three tonneau/tailgate switches return to in-bounds voltages

Signals to check

These diagnostic fields are associated with VCREAR_a289. Check the alert's Alert Log in Service Mode Plus for available values.

Signal Unit
Tailgate Exterior Switch Volts VCREAR_a289_tailgateExteriorSwitchVolts V
Tonneau Closed Switch Volts VCREAR_a289_tonneauClosedSwitchVolts V
Tonneau Open Switch Volts VCREAR_a289_tonneauOpenSwitchVolts V

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