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VCFRONT2_a560 — Compressor High Superheat

Full alert identifier: VCFRONT2_a560_compressorHighSuperheat

Alert description

The vehicle controller detects a refrigerant condition, such as low refrigerant or a blocked refrigerator filter, which may prevent the A/C compressor from operating as expected due to high suction superheat if no other heat pump modes are available.

Potential impact

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

Set condition

The vehicle controller detects low refrigerant, a blocked refrigerant filter, or other refrigerant related conditions on the A/C compressor.

Clear condition

The vehicle controller detects the vehicle power state transition from conditioning to accessory.

Signals to check

These diagnostic fields are associated with VCFRONT2_a560. Check the alert's Payload in Service Mode Plus for available values.

Signal Unit
High SH Batt Conditioning VCFRONT2_a560_highSHBattConditioning —
High SHCOP 1 VCFRONT2_a560_highSHCOP1 —
High SH Cabin Cooling VCFRONT2_a560_highSHCabinCooling —
High SH Cabin Heating VCFRONT2_a560_highSHCabinHeating —
High SH Cabin Reheat CD VCFRONT2_a560_highSHCabinReheatCD —
High SH Cabin Reheat HD VCFRONT2_a560_highSHCabinReheatHD —
High SH Catch All VCFRONT2_a560_highSHCatchAll —

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