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VCFRONT_a142 — Exv Motor Fault

Full alert identifier: VCFRONT_a142_exvMotorFault

Alert description

The front vehicle controller (VCFRONT) detects the chiller electronic expansion valve (EXV) motor driver is experiencing an electrical condition (short or disconnect).

Potential impact

Cabin climate control system air conditioning may be limited or unavailable. Powertrain performance may be limited.

Set condition

The chiller EXV motor driver is experiencing an electrical condition (short or disconnect).

Clear condition

The chiller EXV motor driver no longer experiences an electrical condition (short or disconnect).

Signals to check

These diagnostic fields are associated with VCFRONT_a142. Check the alert's Payload in Service Mode Plus for available values.

Signal Unit
Charge Pump Undervoltage VCFRONT_a142_chargePumpUndervoltage —
Driver Has Comm Error VCFRONT_a142_driverHasCommError —
Driver State VCFRONT_a142_driverState —
Driver Therm Shutdown VCFRONT_a142_driverThermShutdown —
Driver Therm Warn VCFRONT_a142_driverThermWarn —
Is Coil Open X VCFRONT_a142_isCoilOpenX —
Is Coil Open Y VCFRONT_a142_isCoilOpenY —
Is Coil Short XN Gnd VCFRONT_a142_isCoilShortXNGnd —
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Signal Unit
Is Coil Short XN Vbb VCFRONT_a142_isCoilShortXNVbb —
Is Coil Short XP Gnd VCFRONT_a142_isCoilShortXPGnd —
Is Coil Short XP Vbb VCFRONT_a142_isCoilShortXPVbb —
Is Coil Short YN Gnd VCFRONT_a142_isCoilShortYNGnd —
Is Coil Short YN Vbb VCFRONT_a142_isCoilShortYNVbb —
Is Coil Short YP Gnd VCFRONT_a142_isCoilShortYPGnd —
Is Coil Short YP Vbb VCFRONT_a142_isCoilShortYPVbb —
Undervoltage VCFRONT_a142_undervoltage —

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