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VCFRONT_a459 — Thermal Fill And Drive

Full alert identifier: VCFRONT_a459_thermalFillAndDrive

Message shown in the car

Thermal system fill / drain detected while in drive Powertrain / HVAC performance may be limited

Alert description

The vehicle controller detects that the Thermal Fill Drain service routine is being run while the vehicle is in Drive.

Potential impact

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

Set condition

The Thermal Fill Drain service routine is run.

Clear condition

The Thermal Fill Drain service routine is stopped.

Signals to check

These diagnostic fields are associated with VCFRONT_a459. Check the alert's Payload in Service Mode Plus for available values.

Signal Unit
Coolant Fill Active VCFRONT_a459_coolantFillActive —
Refrigerant Fill Active VCFRONT_a459_refrigerantFillActive —

Check other alerts

With Service Mode Plus enabled, open Service Alerts → All. Review the other alerts for clues to the cause of VCFRONT_a459.

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