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Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Information






Diagnostic trouble code (DTC) information POT-B118712

Condition
Power Operated Tailgate Module (POT) checks the voltage over the motor for the tailgate's locking function.
The diagnostic trouble code (DTC) is stored if the control module detects that:
- Direct current (DC) is too high.
The control module's test for the diagnostic trouble code (DTC) starts in the event of:
- Activated control module.

Note! The control module can only detect the fault once the test has been started and the diagnostic trouble code (DTC) is stored when the conditions are met.





Substitute value
- None.

Possible source
- Short-circuit to supply voltage in the cable.
- Short-circuit in connections.

Fault symptom[s]
- Tailgate/trunk lid/Hard to open
- Tailgate/trunk lid/Hard to close
- Tailgate/trunk lid/Power locking does not work