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The cause for my VCFRONT_a447 error turned out to be a split o-ring/seal between the octovalve and one of the A/C lines, which resulted in a loss of refrigerant. So, definitely a hardware fault in my case.

Here's a description of how the heat pump provides heating the cooling: How Tesla Heat Pump Works (vs HVAC Heat Pumps) - aircondlounge Update: Tesla has pushed back the repair/service six weeks to March. No A/C for the rest of the summer and just in time for autumn...

Yes, I'm in Australia, it is summer, and it is warm. The symptoms for the failure here have been the climate control system blowing ambient temp air at the highest fan speed. I made a service appointment via the app a few days ago and attached the error code. I got a call yesterday from someone...

The VCFRONT_a447 error came back (several times) on my '21 SR+ and it's now booked in for a service on Monday.

I just got this error (VCFRONT_a447) on my ‘21 SR+ w/ 2021.44.30.7 in very sunny 30°C / 86°F conditions sitting stationary on my driveway. The climate control system would only blow warm (ambient temp) air. I shut down and restarted the car (safety->shutdown), and the system began working as...

I saw this during the light show on my ‘21 Model 3 SR+. Is this something new?

I ordered a Model 3 SR+ (red ext, black int) from existing inventory on 3 November 2021. I have a VIN, a build date of 1 November 2021 and a delivery date range in early December. The desciption on the invoice is "Model 3 Standard Range Plus Rear-Wheel Drive" with a 2021 model year. I called...