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VCFRONT_a179 — High LV Amps Into PCS

Full alert identifier: VCFRONT_a179_highLVAmpsIntoPCS

Alert description

Higher than expected current is detected flowing into the power conversion system (PCS) from the low voltage (LV) electrical system when not precharging the high voltage (HV) bus.

Potential impact

The PCS will not be supplied with electrical power from the LV system.

Set condition

Input current from the LV system higher than 5A is detected flowing into the PCS for more than 1 second.

Clear condition

Vehicle re-attempts to close HV battery contactors and PCS input current detected from the LV electrical system is not higher than 5A for more than 1 second.

Signals to check

These diagnostic fields are associated with VCFRONT_a179. Check the alert's Payload in Service Mode Plus for available values.

Signal Unit
High LV Amps Into PCS Log VCFRONT_a179_highLVAmpsIntoPCSLog —

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