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PCS_a045 — Hv Bus Low Impedance

Full alert identifier: PCS_a045_hvBusLowImpedance

Alert description

PCS detects the HV bus impedance is lower than the expected value

Potential impact

Inability to precharge HV bus, inability to support 12V system, inability to drive

Set condition

DCDC converter detects low impedance on HV bus when precharging (short circuit or capacitance too high)

Clear condition

DCDC converter state machine clears faults

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
Hv Bus Estimated C U F PCS_a045_hvBusEstimated_C_uF uF
Hv Bus Estimated R K Ohm PCS_a045_hvBusEstimated_R_kOhm kOhm

Check other alerts

With Service Mode Plus enabled, open Service Alerts → All. Review the other alerts for clues to the cause of PCS_a045.

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