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VCFRONT_a512 — LVBMS Fault MOS Open hardware OC

Full alert identifier: VCFRONT_a512_LVBMSFault_MOS_Open_hardwareOC

Alert description

The low voltage battery management system (LVBMS) reports it has opened the low voltage (LV) battery internal protection transistor (MOSFET) after detecting a hardware overcurrent condition.

Potential impact

The LV battery may be damaged and may be unable to support vehicle electrical systems.

Set condition

The LVBMS detects a hardware overcurrent condition affecting the LV battery.

Clear condition

The LVBMS reports the overcurrent condition is resolved and internal protection transistor (MOSFET) has been requested closed again.

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
Pack Temperature VCFRONT_a512_packTemperature C
Pack Voltage Interval Max VCFRONT_a512_packVoltageIntervalMax V
Pack Voltage Interval Min VCFRONT_a512_packVoltageIntervalMin V
Sum Cell Voltage VCFRONT_a512_sumCellVoltage V
Signal Unit
Frunk Open VCFRONT_a512_frunkOpen —
Overcurrent Direction VCFRONT_a512_overcurrentDirection
0
INCONCLUSIVE
1
CHARGE
2
DISCHARGE
—
Service Mode VCFRONT_a512_serviceMode —
Vehicle Power State VCFRONT_a512_vehiclePowerState
0
OFF
1
CONDITIONING
2
ACCESSORY
3
DRIVE
—

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