Checking The Sensor

Fig 1: Checking Traffic Load On CAN Cables

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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 

• see LOCATION OF COMPONENTS
• see OUTER TAILGATE/TRUNK LID HANDLE

Fig 2: Identifying VCT2000 Diagnostic Tool Symbol In VIDA

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Was a fault detected? 

• YES 

  Refer to VERIFICATION 

• NO 

  Refer to CHECKING THE CABLE AND COMPONENT 

Fig 1: Checking Traffic Load On CAN Cables

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS CORPORATION

The Power Operated Tailgate Module (POT) checks the status of the boot lid closing motor, and the time it takes to close, using sensor 2 (outer lock position). Sensor 2 (outer lock position) shall be active when the lock is in either the outer or inner lock position and not active if the lock is open. Sensor 1 (inner lock position) shall only be active when the lock is completely closed and not active if the lock is open or in the outer lock position.

Check the sensors 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 

• see LOCATION OF COMPONENTS
• see TRUNK LID/TAILGATE LOCK MECHANISM

Fig 2: Identifying VCT2000 Diagnostic Tool Symbol In VIDA

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS CORPORATION

Was a fault detected? 

• YES 

  Refer to VERIFICATION 

• NO 

  Refer to CHECKING THE VOLTAGE