VCFRONT_a356_refrigSysLockout

The vehicle controller detects the vehicle is not factory gated or the refrigerant is not filled, causing the compressor to be unavailable and the refrigerant valves (solenoid or electronic expansion valves (EXV)) to remain open.

Live incidence rate

<0.01% (Extremely rare)

Vehicle messages

None displayed

Impact

Cabin climate control system air conditioning may be limited or unavailable. Powertrain performance may be limited.

Description

The vehicle controller detects the vehicle is not factory gated or the refrigerant is not filled, causing the compressor to be unavailable and the refrigerant valves (solenoid or electronic expansion valves (EXV)) to remain open.

Cause

May set due to any of the following: (1) vehicle is not factory gated; (2) refrigerant is not filled; (3) refrigerant fill / drain routine is active.

Clear condition

May clear due to any of the following: (1) vehicle is factory gated; (2) refrigerant is filled; (3) refrigerant fill / drain routine is complete.

Models

Model 3 2017-2023, Model 3 2024+, Model S 2021+, Model X 2021+, Model Y, Model Y 2025+

Visibility

service-fix

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