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VCSUPER_a285 — Evaporator Exv Fault

Full alert identifier: VCSUPER_a285_evaporatorExvFault

Alert description

The vehicle controller detects the evaporator electronic expansion valve (EXV) motor driver is reporting an electrical condition (short or disconnect).

Potential impact

Cabin climate control system air conditioning and heating may be limited or unavailable. Powertrain performance may be limited.

Set condition

The evaporator EXV motor driver is reporting an electrical condition (short or disconnect).

Clear condition

The evaporator EXV motor driver no longer reports an electrical condition (short or disconnect).

Signals to check

These diagnostic fields are associated with VCSUPER_a285. Check the alert's Alert Log in Service Mode Plus for available values.

Signal Unit
Charge Pump Undervoltage VCSUPER_a285_chargePumpUndervoltage —
Driver Has Comm Error VCSUPER_a285_driverHasCommError —
Driver State VCSUPER_a285_driverState —
Driver Therm Shutdown VCSUPER_a285_driverThermShutdown —
Driver Therm Warn VCSUPER_a285_driverThermWarn —
Is Coil Open X VCSUPER_a285_isCoilOpenX —
Is Coil Open Y VCSUPER_a285_isCoilOpenY —
Is Coil Short XN Gnd VCSUPER_a285_isCoilShortXNGnd —
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Signal Unit
Is Coil Short XN Vbb VCSUPER_a285_isCoilShortXNVbb —
Is Coil Short XP Gnd VCSUPER_a285_isCoilShortXPGnd —
Is Coil Short XP Vbb VCSUPER_a285_isCoilShortXPVbb —
Is Coil Short YN Gnd VCSUPER_a285_isCoilShortYNGnd —
Is Coil Short YN Vbb VCSUPER_a285_isCoilShortYNVbb —
Is Coil Short YP Gnd VCSUPER_a285_isCoilShortYPGnd —
Is Coil Short YP Vbb VCSUPER_a285_isCoilShortYPVbb —
Undervoltage VCSUPER_a285_undervoltage —

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