Checking Opening of Tailgate, Power Operated Tailgate Module (POT)
Checking opening of tailgate
Checking the sensor
Power Operated Tailgate Module (POT) checks the voltage to the switch for the tailgate's external handle.
Check status for the external handle by clicking on the symbol for VCT2000. Status shall show pressed in when you press in the handle, and released when you do not press the handle.
If status shows pressed in even if there is no evident action, check the external handle with regards to the sensor having been displaced.
Other information
- Location of components Locations
- Outer tailgate/trunk lid handle Service and Repair
Was a fault detected?
Yes - Verification
No - Checking the cable and component
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Checking the cable and component
Check the leads between Power Operated Tailgate Module (POT) and the external handle. Also investigate the connector in Power Operated Tailgate Module (POT) and the connector in the external handle with regards to loose connection and oxidation.
If the leads are intact, replace external handle.
Remedy as necessary.
Other information
- Location of components Locations
- Signal specification Signal Description, Power-Operated Tailgate Module (POT)
- Outer tailgate/trunk lid handle Service and Repair
- Checking wiring and terminals Checking Wiring and Terminals
Was a fault detected?
Yes - Verification
No - Checking the sensor
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Checking the sensor
Power Operated Tailgate Module (POT) checks status for motor close and time when closing of tailgate is in progress with sensor, first lock position, and sensor, completely closed. Sensor, first lock position, shall be active when the lock is in first or second lock position, and not active if the lock is open. Sensor, completely closed, shall only be active when the lock is completely closed, and not active if the lock is open or in first lock position.
Check sensor, first lock position, and sensor, completely closed, by:
- Click on the symbol for VCT2000 and read out status for sensors.
- Close the tailgate with the button on the tailgate's lower edge.
- Check that sensors changes status at the end of closing.
If status does not change for the sensors, the lock mechanism shall be replaced.
Other information
- Location of components Locations
Was a fault detected?
Yes - Verification
No - Checking the voltage
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Checking the voltage
One opening of the tailgate, using Power Operated Tailgate Module (POT), does not take longer than 12 seconds with a fully functional hydraulic pump. For the pump to work correctly it needs a voltage above 10 V.
Check the voltage by clicking on the symbol for VCT2000 and read out the value of the battery. If the battery is poor, replace it.
Remedy as necessary.
Other information
- Battery Removal and Replacement
Was a fault detected?
Yes - Verification
No - Checking hydraulic pump
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Checking hydraulic pump
Check how long time it takes to open the tailgate by clicking on the symbol for VCT2000 and follow the instructions.
If opening of the tailgate takes longer than 12 seconds, then replace Power Operated Tailgate Module (POT) and its hydraulic parts.
Other information
- Location of components Locations
- Power Liftgate Module Service and Repair
- Load sensor, tailgate Load Sensor, Tailgate
- Luggage Compartment Lid Lift Cylinder Service and Repair Luggage Compartment Lid Lift Cylinder Service and Repair
Was a fault detected?
Yes - Verification
No - Checking the button
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Checking the button
When the button to open the tailgate is pressed in for at least 1.5 seconds, either on Light switch module (LSM) on the instrument panel or the remote key, the tailgate shall open to fully open position. A brief press of the button unlocks the lock.
The tailgate's opening function is handled by control modules Central electronic module (CEM), Keyless Vehicle Module (KVM), and Power Operated Tailgate Module (POT).
Note! Keyless Vehicle Module (KVM) and Power Operated Tailgate Module (POT) are options and are not installed in all vehicles.
Check the buttons' status to open the tailgate by clicking on the symbol for VCT2000.
Status shall show pressed/not pressed for the button on the instrument panel, and for the remote key status shall show which button was pressed last. If the status does not follow the real button pushes, check if there are other trouble codes set for each control module.
Other information
- Diagnostic trouble code (DTC) information CEM-B113087 Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Information
- Diagnostic trouble code (DTC) information CEM-B113007 Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Information
- Location of components Locations
- Signal specification Signal Specification, Keyless Vehicle Module (KVM)
- Location of components Component Location, Central Electronic Module (CEM)
- Signal specification Signal Description Central Electronic Module (CEM)
- Location of components Locations
- Signal specification Signal Description, Power-Operated Tailgate Module (POT)
Was a fault detected?
Yes - Verification
No - Checking software
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Checking software
Check that the latest software is in the module by downloading an upgrade for Power Operated Tailgate Module (POT).
Possible to download new software to the module?
Yes - Verification
No - Information
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Verification
Hint: After carrying out the repair check that the fault has been remedied.
- Ignition off.
- Reinstall the connectors, components etc.
- Ignition on.
- Check the function by opening and closing the tailgate using the different button combinations.
Is the function OK?
Yes - Troubleshooting complete
No - Information
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Information
Fault-tracing information
The fault must now be detected and remedied. As this is not the case, troubleshooting has failed.
Exit symptom symptom troubleshooting or try again.
Do you want to exit symptom troubleshooting?
Yes - Exit fault-tracing
No - Attempt New Test
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