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VCFRONT_a345 — Epas3p Fast Trip Slope

Full alert identifier: VCFRONT_a345_epas3pFastTripSlope

Alert description

The front vehicle controller (VCFRONT) detects the electrical current flowing through the primary electronic power assisted steering (EPAS3P) eFuse has equaled or exceeded a current slope value (rate of change) of 120A per millisecond.

Potential impact

The eFuse circuit may open (trip), interrupting power supply to the EPAS3P and making power steering limited or unavailable.

Set condition

The EPAS3P eFuse current slope value equals or exceeds 120A per millisecond.

Clear condition

The EPAS3P eFuse current slope value is below 120A per millisecond.

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_a345_avgCurrent A
Max Current VCFRONT_a345_maxCurrent A
Max Slope VCFRONT_a345_maxSlope A/ms
Signal Unit
Vehicle State VCFRONT_a345_vehicleState
0
OFF
1
CONDITIONING
2
ACCESSORY
3
DRIVE
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