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VCFRONT_a279 — Refrig Liquid Temp Sns

Full alert identifier: VCFRONT_a279_refrigLiquidTempSns

Alert description

The vehicle controller detects the refrigerant liquid temperature sensor is experiencing an electrical condition (short or disconnect).

Potential impact

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

Set condition

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

Clear condition

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

Signals to check

These diagnostic fields are associated with VCFRONT_a279. Check the alert's Payload in Service Mode Plus for available values.

Signal Unit
Sns Disconnect VCFRONT_a279_snsDisconnect —
Sns Rate Change Down VCFRONT_a279_snsRateChangeDown —
Sns Rate Change Up VCFRONT_a279_snsRateChangeUp —
Sns Short Circuit VCFRONT_a279_snsShortCircuit —

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