Repair when you can Electrical system
Safety systems that depend on the ECU (Automatic Traction Control, ABS, Electronic Stability Control, Active Cruise Control, and Collison Mitigation System) may have diminished or lost functionality, increasing the risk of a crash.
Electrical noise and low signal to the power line carrier may cause the ECU to incorrectly process commands or stop working.
What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.
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Fire risk Electrical system
An electrical short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
The rivnut threaded inserts inside the high-voltage battery may be over-tightened and break, which could result in a short circuit.
What to do: Park away from buildings and book the repair now.
Fire risk Electrical system
A relay that fails in the closed position will continue to power the cabin heater, overheating the relay and increasing the risk of a fire.
The power cables that connect to the windscreen heater relay may have a loose connection and cause the relay to fail.
What to do: Park away from buildings and book the repair now.
Fire risk Electrical system
A coolant heater that overheats can increase the risk of fire.
The cabin heater relay may fail, causing the coolant heater to overheat.
What to do: Park away from buildings and book the repair now.