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VCFRONT_a286 — Recirc Exv Fault

Full alert identifier: VCFRONT_a286_recircExvFault

Alert description

The vehicle controller detects the recirculation 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 recirculation EXV motor driver is reporting an electrical condition (short or disconnect).

Clear condition

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

Signals to check

These diagnostic fields are associated with VCFRONT_a286. Check the alert's Payload in Service Mode Plus for available values.

Signal Unit
Charge Pump Undervoltage VCFRONT_a286_chargePumpUndervoltage —
Driver Has Comm Error VCFRONT_a286_driverHasCommError —
Driver State VCFRONT_a286_driverState —
Driver Therm Shutdown VCFRONT_a286_driverThermShutdown —
Driver Therm Warn VCFRONT_a286_driverThermWarn —
Is Coil Open X VCFRONT_a286_isCoilOpenX —
Is Coil Open Y VCFRONT_a286_isCoilOpenY —
Is Coil Short XN Gnd VCFRONT_a286_isCoilShortXNGnd —
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Signal Unit
Is Coil Short XN Vbb VCFRONT_a286_isCoilShortXNVbb —
Is Coil Short XP Gnd VCFRONT_a286_isCoilShortXPGnd —
Is Coil Short XP Vbb VCFRONT_a286_isCoilShortXPVbb —
Is Coil Short YN Gnd VCFRONT_a286_isCoilShortYNGnd —
Is Coil Short YN Vbb VCFRONT_a286_isCoilShortYNVbb —
Is Coil Short YP Gnd VCFRONT_a286_isCoilShortYPGnd —
Is Coil Short YP Vbb VCFRONT_a286_isCoilShortYPVbb —
Undervoltage VCFRONT_a286_undervoltage —

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