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VCFRONT_a213 — LV Overcharge

Full alert identifier: VCFRONT_a213_LVOvercharge

Alert description

Over multiple discharge and recharge cycles, the low voltage (LV) battery has been overcharged by more than 5 Amp hours (Ah) compared to initial charge level. Indicates a condition affecting LV battery performance that makes replacement necessary (another alert specific to replacement should be present). May also indicate aftermarket device(s) installed on the vehicle, whose current draw interferes with LV battery management.

Potential impact

The LV battery may enter thermal runaway if the chronic overcharge condition is not resolved. The LV battery requires replacement, with a separate alert present to directly indicate that condition.

Set condition

Over multiple charge cycles, the LV battery has recharged by more than 5Ah compared to the energy initially discharged.

Clear condition

The LV battery is replaced and the vehicle controller is reset.

Signals to check

Open this alert in Service Mode Plus and review the Payload tab. Use the field names below to identify the values shown by your vehicle.

Signal Unit
IBS Ah VCFRONT_a213_IBSAh Ah
IBS Volts VCFRONT_a213_IBSVolts V
LV Battery Temp VCFRONT_a213_LVBatteryTemp
-32768
SNA
degC

Check other alerts

With Service Mode Plus enabled, open Service Alerts → All. Review the other alerts for clues to the cause of VCFRONT_a213.

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