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VCFRONT_a338 — Epas3s Fast Trip OC Max

Full alert identifier: VCFRONT_a338_epas3sFastTripOCMax

Alert description

The front vehicle controller (VCFRONT) detects the electrical current flowing through the secondary electronic power assisted steering (EPAS3S) eFuse has equaled or exceeded 100A during the previous 10 milliseconds.

Potential impact

The eFuse circuit may open (trip), interrupting power supply to EPAS3S and making power steering limited or unavailable.

Set condition

The EPAS3S eFuse current value equals or exceeds 100A during the previous 10 milliseconds.

Clear condition

The EPAS3S eFuse current value remains below 100A during the subsequent 10 milliseconds.

Signals to check

Open this alert in Service Mode Plus and review the Payload tab. Use the field names below to identify the values shown by your vehicle.

Signal Unit
Avg Current VCFRONT_a338_avgCurrent A
Max Current VCFRONT_a338_maxCurrent A
Max Slope VCFRONT_a338_maxSlope A/ms
Signal Unit
Vehicle State VCFRONT_a338_vehicleState
0
OFF
1
CONDITIONING
2
ACCESSORY
3
DRIVE
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