VCRIGHT family
VCRIGHT_a142_hvacLowerModeFault
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What does the VCRIGHT_a142_hvacLowerModeFault alert mean?
HVAC Lower Mode actuator faulted
What you'll see in your Tesla
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What triggers it
Lower Mode actuator detected a fault (check context data for type of fault)
When it clears
Lower Mode actuator is not faulted
Potential impact
The heater and the A/C and heater may be disabled
Affected models
Model 3 2017-2023
Model 3 2024+
Model Y
Model Y 2025+
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