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VCFRONT_a373 — Chiller Control Flooding

Full alert identifier: VCFRONT_a373_chillerControlFlooding

Alert description

The vehicle controller detects the chiller control is in a state where the compressor may be flooding.

Potential impact

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

Set condition

The chiller's superheat is less than 1 degree C (or 33.8 degrees F) for more than 3 seconds while there is chiller demand.

Clear condition

The chiller control restarts or the superheat temperature is above the minimum threshold of 1 degree C (or 33.8 degrees F).

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
Comp Demand Chiller VCFRONT_a373_compDemandChiller %
Temp Superheat Actual VCFRONT_a373_tempSuperheatActual
1023
SNA
degC
Temp Superheat Target VCFRONT_a373_tempSuperheatTarget degC

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