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VCFRONT_a161 — Compressor Self Fault

Full alert identifier: VCFRONT_a161_compressorSelfFault

Alert description

The vehicle controller detects the refrigerant compressor is reporting an internal condition.

Potential impact

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

Set condition

The refrigerant compressor reports an internal condition, or the high voltage (HV) supply is higher than expected.

Clear condition

The refrigerant compressor no longer reports an internal condition, or the high voltage (HV) supply is within the expected threshold.

Signals to check

These diagnostic fields are associated with VCFRONT_a161. Check the alert's Payload in Service Mode Plus for available values.

Signal Unit
HV Over Voltage VCFRONT_a161_HVOverVoltage —
HV Under Voltage VCFRONT_a161_HVUnderVoltage —
LV Over Voltage VCFRONT_a161_LVOverVoltage —
LV Under Voltage VCFRONT_a161_LVUnderVoltage —
Current Sns Error VCFRONT_a161_currentSnsError —
Failed Start VCFRONT_a161_failedStart —
Failed Start Repeated VCFRONT_a161_failedStartRepeated —
Internal Power Supply Fault VCFRONT_a161_internalPowerSupplyFault —
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Signal Unit
Inverter Open Circuit VCFRONT_a161_inverterOpenCircuit —
Over Current VCFRONT_a161_overCurrent —
Over Temperature VCFRONT_a161_overTemperature —
Overload VCFRONT_a161_overload —
Self Test Fail CPU VCFRONT_a161_selfTestFailCPU —
Short Circuit VCFRONT_a161_shortCircuit —
Temp Sns Fault CPU VCFRONT_a161_tempSnsFaultCPU —
Temp Sns Fault IPM 1 VCFRONT_a161_tempSnsFaultIPM1 —
Temp Sns Fault IPM 2 VCFRONT_a161_tempSnsFaultIPM2 —
Under Temperature VCFRONT_a161_underTemperature —
Warn Over Temperature VCFRONT_a161_warnOverTemperature —

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