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VCFRONT_a530 — Sharp Current Rise

Full alert identifier: VCFRONT_a530_sharpCurrentRise

Some fields retain information from an earlier alert reference.

Alert description

A large spike in the electrical current flowing into the low voltage (LV) electrical system is detected.

Potential impact

The current spike may indicate or may cause a condition affecting the LV electrical system, which could make some features limited or unavailable.

Set condition

The sum of the low voltage (LV) battery current reported by the intelligent battery sensor (IBS) and the power conversion system (PCS) current has risen quickly.

Clear condition

The sum of the LV battery current reported by the IBS and the PCS current falls below 100A in drive state or 200A out of drive state.

Signals to check

These diagnostic fields are associated with VCFRONT_a530. Check the alert's Payload in Service Mode Plus for available values.

Signal Unit
IBS Current VCFRONT_a530_IBSCurrent —
PCS Current VCFRONT_a530_PCSCurrent —
Vehicle State VCFRONT_a530_vehicleState —

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