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RADC_a032 — Sensor Blocked

Full alert identifier: RADC_a032_sensorBlocked

Alert description

The radar sensor is blocked, possibly due to environmental factors such as snow, ice, or dirt. There may also be something causing interference between the radar and the secondary surface (fascia), such as the harness being in front of the radar.

Potential impact

Radar functions are disabled and Autopilot features will be disabled.

Set condition

The radar has detected a blockage of its sensor / antenna.

Clear condition

The radar sensor is cleared of any blockage.

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
Block Uc Esti Range RADC_a032_block_ucEstiRange m
Signal Unit
Block SPM Blockage State RADC_a032_block_SPMBlockageState
0
DB NO DAMP
1
GDB INC DAMP
2
GDB FULL DAMP
3
GDB RDC DAMP
4
GDB UNKNOWN DAMP
—
Block SPM Self Test State RADC_a032_block_SPMSelfTestState
0
OFF
1
ON
2
STARTUP
3
ROADBEAM TEST
—
Block Dummy RADC_a032_block_dummy —
Block Uc Esti Range Conf RADC_a032_block_ucEstiRangeConf —
Block Uc Esti Range Prob RADC_a032_block_ucEstiRangeProb —
Block Uc Timeout Blk Conf RADC_a032_block_ucTimeoutBlkConf —
Blockage Type RADC_a032_blockageType
0
ALN PATH COMP HIGH NEAR
1
FCTSEN INC BLOCKAGE
2
FCTSEN DEC BLOCKAGE
3
FCTSEN BLOCKAGE
4
FCTSEN OBJ NOT MEASURED
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