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VCREAR_a438 — Tailgate Not Securely Closed

Full alert identifier: VCREAR_a438_tailgateNotSecurelyClosed

Alert description

Tailgate is closed but one latch is not fully secured (latched in the secondary position rather than primary).

Potential impact

The tailgate might appear closed but may not have the same holding capacity as when both latches are fully closed.

Set condition

Tailgate latch statuses indicate a combination of CLOSED and AJAR.

Clear condition

Tailgate latch statuses indicate a combination other than CLOSED and AJAR.

Signals to check

These diagnostic fields are associated with VCREAR_a438. Check the alert's Alert Log in Service Mode Plus for available values.

Signal Unit
Ambient Temp VCREAR_a438_ambientTemp
0
SNA
degC
Left Latch State VCREAR_a438_leftLatchState —
Left Latch State Prev VCREAR_a438_leftLatchStatePrev —
Right Latch State VCREAR_a438_rightLatchState —
Right Latch State Prev VCREAR_a438_rightLatchStatePrev —
Vbus 15 Vsw VCREAR_a438_vbus15Vsw V
Vbus 3 V 3 Sw VCREAR_a438_vbus3V3sw V

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