VCFRONT_a285 — Evaporator Exv Fault

Full alert identifier: VCFRONT_a285_evaporatorExvFault

Alert description

The vehicle controller detects the evaporator electronic expansion valve (EXV) motor driver is reporting 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 evaporator EXV motor driver is reporting an electrical condition (short or disconnect).

Clear condition

The evaporator EXV motor driver no longer reports an electrical condition (short or disconnect).

Signals to check

These diagnostic fields are associated with VCFRONT_a285. Check the alert's Payload in Service Mode Plus for available values.

Signal	Unit
Charge Pump Undervoltage `VCFRONT_a285_chargePumpUndervoltage`	—
Driver Has Comm Error `VCFRONT_a285_driverHasCommError`	—
Driver State `VCFRONT_a285_driverState`	—
Driver Therm Shutdown `VCFRONT_a285_driverThermShutdown`	—
Driver Therm Warn `VCFRONT_a285_driverThermWarn`	—
Is Coil Open X `VCFRONT_a285_isCoilOpenX`	—
Is Coil Open Y `VCFRONT_a285_isCoilOpenY`	—
Is Coil Short XN Gnd `VCFRONT_a285_isCoilShortXNGnd`	—

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Signal	Unit
Is Coil Short XN Vbb `VCFRONT_a285_isCoilShortXNVbb`	—
Is Coil Short XP Gnd `VCFRONT_a285_isCoilShortXPGnd`	—
Is Coil Short XP Vbb `VCFRONT_a285_isCoilShortXPVbb`	—
Is Coil Short YN Gnd `VCFRONT_a285_isCoilShortYNGnd`	—
Is Coil Short YN Vbb `VCFRONT_a285_isCoilShortYNVbb`	—
Is Coil Short YP Gnd `VCFRONT_a285_isCoilShortYPGnd`	—
Is Coil Short YP Vbb `VCFRONT_a285_isCoilShortYPVbb`	—
Undervoltage `VCFRONT_a285_undervoltage`	—

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