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VCRIGHT_a256 — PTC Current Draw No Req

Full alert identifier: VCRIGHT_a256_PTCCurrentDrawNoReq

Alert description

HVAC PTC heater is drawing current when not requested

Potential impact

May result in reduced HVAC heating performance

Set condition

PTC heater is consuming current when it was not commanded

Clear condition

PTC heater is no longer consuming current when not commanded

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
Left Current VCRIGHT_a256_leftCurrent A
Right Current VCRIGHT_a256_rightCurrent A

Check other alerts

With Service Mode Plus enabled, open Service Alerts → All. Review the other alerts for clues to the cause of VCRIGHT_a256.

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