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VCFRONT_a175 — Ambient Temp Sns

Full alert identifier: VCFRONT_a175_ambientTempSns

Alert description

The vehicle controller detects the ambient temperature sensor on the refrigerant compressor is experiencing an electrical condition (short or disconnect), which may prevent the refrigerant compressor from running as expected.

Potential impact

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

Set condition

The ambient temperature sensor reads a power rail or ground reference voltage.

Clear condition

The ambient temperature sensor no longer reads a power rail or ground reference voltage.

Signals to check

These diagnostic fields are associated with VCFRONT_a175. Check the alert's Payload in Service Mode Plus for available values.

Signal Unit
Sns Disconnect VCFRONT_a175_snsDisconnect —
Sns Rate Change Down VCFRONT_a175_snsRateChangeDown —
Sns Rate Change Up VCFRONT_a175_snsRateChangeUp —
Sns Short Circuit VCFRONT_a175_snsShortCircuit —

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