VCFRONT family
VCFRONT_a168_hcmShortToVBAT
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What does the VCFRONT_a168_hcmShortToVBAT alert mean?
The headlamp control module has detected an electrical problem.
What you'll see in your Tesla
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What triggers it
A short to VBAT is detected in the left or right headlamp module.
When it clears
A short to VBAT is no longer detected.
Potential impact
One or both headlamps may not function.
Affected models
Cybertruck
Model 3 2017-2023
Model 3 2024+
Model S 2021+
Model X 2021+
Model Y
Model Y 2025+
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