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Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Information






Diagnostic trouble code (DTC) information POT-B118713

Condition
Power Operated Tailgate Module (POT) checks voltage feed of motor tailgate opening.
The diagnostic trouble code (DTC) is stored if the control module detects that:
- The current strength is too low on the output.
The control module's test for the diagnostic trouble code (DTC) starts in the event of:
- Closing or opening of the liftgate.

Substitute value
- None.

Possible source
- Contact resistance, oxidation or poor contact in connections.
- Open-circuit in the power supply cable.
- Damaged motor tailgate opening.

Fault symptom[s]
- Tailgate/trunk lid/Hard to close
- Tailgate/trunk lid/Hard to open
- Tailgate/trunk lid/Automatic opening/closing does not work