VCFRONT_a396 — Coolant Level Low User Facing

Full alert identifier: VCFRONT_a396_coolantLevelLowUserFacing

Message shown in the car

Coolant low - Schedule service Climate/driving performance may be limited

Alert description

The front vehicle controller (VCFRONT) detects the coolant level sensor is reporting low coolant or the coolant sensor is experiencing 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 coolant level sensor detects low coolant or an electrical condition (short or disconnect).

Clear condition

The coolant level sensor no longer detects low coolant or an electrical condition (short or disconnect).

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With Service Mode Plus enabled, open Service Alerts → All. Review the other alerts for clues to the cause of VCFRONT_a396.

VCFRONT_a135 — Coolant Level Low VCFRONT_a135_coolantLevelLow The front vehicle controller (VCFRONT) detects the coolant level sensor is reporting a low coolant level or is experiencing an electrical condition (short or disconnect).
VCFRONT_d650 — Low Coolant Level VCFRONT_d650_lowCoolantLevel The Front Vehicle Controller (VCFront) has detected the coolant level sensor is reporting low coolant or the coolant sensor is experiencing an electrical condition (short or disconnect).
VCFRONT_a054 — Compressor Low Flow User Facing VCFRONT_a054_compressorLowFlowUserFacing The front vehicle controller (VCFRONT) detected that the compressor delivered much less refrigerant flow than nominal, and discharge temperature was abnormally high.
VCFRONT_a531 — Low Power Index Flagged User Facing VCFRONT_a531_lowPowerIndexFlaggedUserFacing The compressor power index is lower than expected, which typically indicates a condition affecting the compressor. This can also indicate a condition affecting the discharge or suction pressure sensors. The compressor power index measures…
VCFRONT_a282 — Coolant Level Sensor Fault VCFRONT_a282_coolantLevelSensorFault The front vehicle controller (VCFRONT) detects the coolant level sensor is reporting voltage outside of nominal range.

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