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VCREAR_a451 — Tailgate Right Latch Unexpected Unlatch

Full alert identifier: VCREAR_a451_tailgateRightLatchUnexpectedUnlatch

Alert description

The tailgate latch state transitioned from CLOSED without a motor actuation.

Potential impact

The tailgate latch manual release may have been used, or the switches, harness, and/or latch mechanism may be degraded.

Set condition

The tailgate latch state transitioned from CLOSED without a motor actuation.

Clear condition

A tailgate latch motor actuation causes the latch state to change from CLOSED.

Signals to check

These diagnostic fields are associated with VCREAR_a451. Check the alert's Alert Log in Service Mode Plus for available values.

Signal Unit
Ambient Temp VCREAR_a451_ambientTemp
0
SNA
degC
Detent Switch Active VCREAR_a451_detentSwitchActive —
Forkbolt 1 Switch Active VCREAR_a451_forkbolt1SwitchActive —
Forkbolt 2 Switch Active VCREAR_a451_forkbolt2SwitchActive —
Home Switch Active VCREAR_a451_homeSwitchActive —
Latch State VCREAR_a451_latchState —
Latch State Prev VCREAR_a451_latchStatePrev —
Tonneau Closed VCREAR_a451_tonneauClosed —
Show 2 more fields
Signal Unit
Vbus 15 Vsw VCREAR_a451_vbus15Vsw V
Vbus 3 V 3 Sw VCREAR_a451_vbus3V3sw V

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