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VCRIGHT_a258 — PTC Stuck In Boot

Full alert identifier: VCRIGHT_a258_PTCStuckInBoot

Alert description

PTC heater stuck in bootloader due to high current at startup

Potential impact

May result in reduced HVAC heating performance

Set condition

PTC is sending out boot ID when not intended, indicating that it is stuck in bootloader

Clear condition

PTC is not longer sending out boot ID

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
Boot Id Freq VCRIGHT_a258_bootIdFreq Hz

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With Service Mode Plus enabled, open Service Alerts → All. Review the other alerts for clues to the cause of VCRIGHT_a258.

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