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VCREAR_a453 — Tailgate Right Latch Overcurrent

Full alert identifier: VCREAR_a453_tailgateRightLatchOvercurrent

Alert description

The tailgate latch motor drew more current than expected during an actuation.

Potential impact

The tailgate latch harness connection or motor may be degraded.

Set condition

The tailgate latch motor draws greater than 10A for over 250ms during an actuation.

Clear condition

The tailgate latch begins a new actuation.

Signals to check

These diagnostic fields are associated with VCREAR_a453. Check the alert's Alert Log in Service Mode Plus for available values.

Signal Unit
Ambient Temp VCREAR_a453_ambientTemp
0
SNA
degC
Detent Switch Active VCREAR_a453_detentSwitchActive —
Forkbolt 1 Switch Active VCREAR_a453_forkbolt1SwitchActive —
Forkbolt 2 Switch Active VCREAR_a453_forkbolt2SwitchActive —
Home Switch Active VCREAR_a453_homeSwitchActive —
Latch State VCREAR_a453_latchState —
Peak Current A VCREAR_a453_peakCurrentA A
State Duration Ms VCREAR_a453_stateDurationMs ms
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Signal Unit
Tonneau Closed VCREAR_a453_tonneauClosed —
Vbus 15 Vsw VCREAR_a453_vbus15Vsw V

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