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VCRIGHT_a543 — Front Handle Fault

Full alert identifier: VCRIGHT_a543_frontHandleFault

Alert description

A condition is detected affecting front presenting door handle functionality.

Potential impact

The front presenting door handle may not function as expected.

Set condition

A condition is detected that prevents the front presenting door handle from presenting or retracting as expected, the door handle needs to be calibrated, or the door handle takes longer than expected to present. Alert log signal data should provide more information.

Clear condition

No condition is detected that prevents the front presenting door handle from presenting or retracting as expected, and the door handle does not require calibration.

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
Presenting Too Long Time Ms VCRIGHT_a543_presentingTooLongTimeMs ms
Signal Unit
Failure To Present VCRIGHT_a543_failureToPresent —
Failure To Retract VCRIGHT_a543_failureToRetract —
Presenting Too Long VCRIGHT_a543_presentingTooLong —
Uncalibrated VCRIGHT_a543_uncalibrated —

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