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Drive Unit

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 "BODY CONTROL MODULE (BCM)".




3. Select the "REAR AREA MODULE".




4. Select the "ACTUATION TEST" and "PTG OPEN/CLOSE" to operate tailgate motor.
5. If there is no working in actuator, change the drive unit.

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 SLIDING/TAILGATE" menu.




3. Select "POWER TAIL GATE".




4. Select the sensor output. And then check the optical sensor volt while operating power tailgate in power mode.
5. 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 SLIDING/TAILGATE menu.




3. Select power tailgate.




4. Select the sensor output. And then check the clutch feedback sensor output while operating power tailgate in power mode.

- Voltage and numerical value may be different from the real value.

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