New 2022 Model 3 has "VCFRONT a192" issue

[narajang800]

Hello, I got my new 2022 model 3 LR last week (Dec 30). On Jan 1st, I got the message "vcfront 192" and the model 3 was unable to drive. The screen worked good, but drive shift could not work at all. After few minutes, it worked and It was able to be driven. Jan 4th, I got the same issue and never fixed. My model 3 is in the service center. They have not told me why yet. If you have some experiences about it, please give me any information for me. I cannot find out enough information about the issue on google. I cannot believe it..it is just brand new one..

 

[phishphan]

The HV contactor is in the "penthouse" of the battery pack. That part is designed to be opened and parts replaced. I had my PCS replaced 80,000 miles ago - no issues so far with their work.

How long did that take? Did you have to wait for a part? Was your tesla relatively new at the time?

 

[phishphan]

The LR does not have Track Mode. I did get it once without track mode. I am curious as to what triggers it.

Same. I will try and get as much info as possible to share with the group. They now have the frunk open but I can’t see what they’re doing.

 

[santua]

Same. I will try and get as much info as possible to share with the group. They now have the frunk open but I can’t see what they’re doing.

Let us know! Gl

 

[phishphan]

Update-2.5 hours later and they’re still combing through data. That doesn’t sound very good to me.

 

[phishphan]

Final update, hopefully. Said it was a firmware issue related to charging. Ironically it did happen the first time after I used a regular 110v outlet to charge overnight at my parents house. They’re charging it to 90% for me and I’m outta here. Fingers crossed for our drive tomorrow and Wednesday.

 

[DrGriz]

Final update, hopefully. Said it was a firmware issue related to charging. Ironically it did happen the first time after I used a regular 110v outlet to charge overnight at my parents house. They’re charging it to 90% for me and I’m outta here. Fingers crossed for our drive tomorrow and Wednesday.

Wow! That's excellent news.

 

[phishphan]

Yes, I will take it as a win!

 

[santua]

Final update, hopefully. Said it was a firmware issue related to charging. Ironically it did happen the first time after I used a regular 110v outlet to charge overnight at my parents house. They’re charging it to 90% for me and I’m outta here. Fingers crossed for our drive tomorrow and Wednesday.

That's good news! Good luck with your drive!

 

[phishphan]

Made it back without the issue occurring again! Hope it was a fluke! Did have a scare this morning though upon departure. There was a warning that deceleration wasn’t working due to power or something and to use the brakes. I did a full reset, not just the screen and it was still there so panic began to set in. It went away after 45 seconds or so though. Quick google search said that happens when it’s cold and it was about 41 this morning in Laramie.

 

[santua]

Made it back without the issue occurring again! Hope it was a fluke! Did have a scare this morning though upon departure. There was a warning that deceleration wasn’t working due to power or something and to use the brakes. I did a full reset, not just the screen and it was still there so panic began to set in. It went away after 45 seconds or so though. Quick google search said that happens when it’s cold and it was about 41 this morning in Laramie.

Interesting, keep s posted. Hopefully, the issue got fixed. They did not replace any parts on yours, right?

 

[DrGriz]

Made it back without the issue occurring again! Hope it was a fluke! Did have a scare this morning though upon departure. There was a warning that deceleration wasn’t working due to power or something and to use the brakes. I did a full reset, not just the screen and it was still there so panic began to set in. It went away after 45 seconds or so though. Quick google search said that happens when it’s cold and it was about 41 this morning in Laramie.

This is normal. Cold temps prevent regen braking, and especially so when your battery is relatively charged up. Once the battery warms and has room to accept regenerative braking, it works fine. Since we have 40 degrees or colder every morning here, so far this year, it always happens to us (regardless of SOC) and despite preconditioning.

 

[phishphan]

Interesting, keep s posted. Hopefully, the issue got fixed. They did not replace any parts on yours, right?

No, not that they they told me anyway.

 

[phishphan]

IT JUST HAPPENED AGAIN! And again right after slamming the accelerator in the hottest part of the day. I am f*cking livid!

 

[phishphan]

And this is lovely!

 

[DrGriz]

Sorry to hear that.

 

[santua]

IT JUST HAPPENED AGAIN! And again right after slamming the accelerator in the hottest part of the day. I am f*cking livid!

Well, that sucks.

Also, remember how I had a service appointment scheduled for the end of last month? Well, they since delayed it twice because the parts required to fix it are not in stock. It is now set for mid-July, let's hope it does not get delayed any longer.

However, I will say that I have not had it happen to me again, but I also have not been playing around with track mode, which is when it usually happens to me.

 

[Tim Souther]

This happened to us on what should have been a 7 hour trip. Took 12 hours as car would start shutting down every 10-15 mins. We would pull over at an exit, wait, and it would start working again after 10-15 mins. Made it to a major city and rented a car to get home. They towed it to a Tesla dealer and I’ve been told the front body controller is being replaced. Car is a 2022 model 3 with 6500 miles.

 

[Tim Souther]

 

[santua]

Lmao, service appointment delayed once again, end of July now. What a joke.

 

[Flybyglass]

Lmao, service appointment delayed once again, end of July now. What a joke.

Ask for Uber credits since they can't get you in. They can verify the messages over the air.