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VCBATT_a541 — LV Battery Charge OC Level1

Full alert identifier: VCBATT_a541_LVBatteryChargeOCLevel1

Alert description

The low voltage battery management system (LVBMS) reports it has detected the charge current is above the maximum limit for the low voltage (LV) battery cells in their present condition.

Potential impact

Exceeding charge current limits may shorten the life of LV battery cells, leading to accelerated degradation and replacement.

Set condition

The LVBMS detects the charge current is above the maximum limit for the LV battery cells in their present condition for 1 second.

Clear condition

The LVBMS detects the charge current is within allowable limits for the LV battery cells in their present condition for 1 second.

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
Average Current VCBATT_a541_AverageCurrent A
Charge Current Limit VCBATT_a541_ChargeCurrentLimit A
Pack Temperature VCBATT_a541_PackTemperature degC
Peak Current VCBATT_a541_PeakCurrent A
Soc VCBATT_a541_SOC %

Check other alerts

With Service Mode Plus enabled, open Service Alerts → All. Review the other alerts for clues to the cause of VCBATT_a541.

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