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Component Tests and General Diagnostics

PTG DRIVE UNIT

INSPECTION

POWER TAILGATE MOTOR INSPECTION
1. Check the power tailgate motor by using the diagnostic tool..




2. Select a vehicle type and "POWER TAILGATE"







3. Select the "ACTUATION TEST" and "ON/OFF SWITCH" to operate tailgate motor.
4. If there is no working in actuator, change the drive unit.

OPTICAL SENSOR
The PTG drive unit uses an optical sensor that is located on the drive unit clutch housing and sends motor speed signals to the ECU. This speed signal is used by the PTGM to control the motor and to detect obstacles in the Power Tailgate path.
The optical sensor cannot be adjusted or repaired, and if found to be faulty, must be replaced.

OPTICAL SENSOR INSPECTION
1. Check the power tailgate control module input/output value by using the diagnostic tool If the operation of tailgate control module is abnormal, replace power tailgate drive unit.




2. When checking the optical sensor, select a vehicle type and "POWER TAILGATE" menu.




3. Select the "CURRENT DATA". And then check the optical sensor volt while operating power tailgate in power mode.
4. Change the drive unit, if there is no change during operation.

DRIVE UNIT CLUTCH INSPECTION
1. Check the power tailgate control module input/output value by using the diagnostic tool. If the operation of tailgate control module is abnormal, replace power tailgate drive unit.




2. To check the clutch operation, select a vehicle type and "POWER TAILGATE" menu.




3. Select the "CURRENT DATA" And then check the clutch feedback sensor output while operating power tailgate in power mode.

# Above voltage and numerical value may be different from the real value.

4. Change the drive unit, if there is no change during operation.