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VCLEFT_a221 — Hardware Loadshed Triggered

Full alert identifier: VCLEFT_a221_hardwareLoadshedTriggered

Alert description

Hardware loadshed protection is initiated on the Vehicle Controller Left (VCLEFT). Non-critical loads are expected to be unavailable until the protection clears.

Potential impact

Non-critical loads unavailable in Drive.

Set condition

The 16V bus reports an undervoltage or overcurrent condition on VCLEFT while the vehicle is in Drive.

Clear condition

Hardware loadshed protection resets when the vehicle is parked and the 16V bus voltage exceeds 10V.

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