VCLEFTS_a356_refrigSysLockout
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What does the VCLEFTS_a356_refrigSysLockout alert mean?
The refrigerant system will not operate (No A/C and no chiller) when the vehicle is not factory gated and the refrigerant system has not been filled.
What you'll see in your Tesla
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What triggers it
The vehicle is not factory gated and the refrigerant is not filled or the fill/drain routine is active.
When it clears
Coolant is filled or vehicle is factory gated, and fill routine is inactive.
Potential impact
Powertrain and HVAC performance will be limited, as the compressor will be disabled and the refrigerant valves (solenoid/EXV) will be opened.
Affected models
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