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Trunk Lid/Liftgate Control, Basic Function - GF80.45-P-9903A

Model all (CAR) 

with code 881 (Remote boot-lid closing) 

Model all (CAR) 

with code 890 (Automatic rear-end door) 

Overview 

This document contains the following information:

General 

The trunk lid/tailgate control automatically opens and closes the trunk lid or tailgate.

Function requirements 

Open/close trunk lid or tailgate 

The opening or closing of the trunk lid or liftgate can be requested via various control elements.

Control element Location Function
Open trunk lid/tailgate button. Transmitter key Opening from outside
Trunk lid/liftgate external operation switch Trunk lid/liftgate Opening from outside
Trunk lid/tailgate control button Trunk lid/liftgate Closing from outside
Driver trunk lid/tailgate control button Driver's door Opening and closing from inside
Rear switch module (vehicles with HANDS-FREE ACCESS) Under rear bumper Opening and closing from outside via kick movement
Push or pull trunk lid or tailgate in desired direction ("Tip to run") - Further opening and closing from outside
Trunk lid emergency opening switch (Canada version or USA version) Trunk Trunk lid unlocking from inside

The trunk lid/tailgate control is an automated function and thus only possible in the normalized movement.

IMPORTANT The trunk lid/tailgate control must be normalized after the replacement of a component or adjustment work to the trunk lid or tailgate.

Normalizing can be performed automatically and manually. In both cases, the process must be started using the diagnostic tester.

Open trunk lid or tailgate 

The trunk lid/tailgate lock is unlocked via an actuator motor. The trunk lid or tailgate is then opened until the upper limit point or opening angle limiter is detected.

The position of the trunk lid or tailgate is detected by a Hall sensor. If no signals of the Hall sensor are received, the movement of the trunk lid or liftgate is stopped. The trunk lid or liftgate can then be moved by hand by exerting a slightly increased force.

Close trunk lid or tailgate 

The trunk lid or tailgate is closed until the first detent in the trunk lid/tailgate lock is reached. The trunk lid or tailgate is further closed via a lock element (power closing). Once the main detent in the trunk lid/tailgate lock is reached, the closing process is ended.

Opening angle limitation 

The opening angle limiter serves for the specification of an end position of the trunk lid or tailgate (garage position or max. opening). Damage due to protruding goods (roof box, surfboard etc.) or a too low ceiling height is thus prevented.

Vehicles with remote trunk closing 

The garage position is a specified intermediate position (approx. 50 % of opening width) that is activated/deactivated or can be defined as a new end position via the multimedia system.

Rain protection (model 223): The opening behavior of the trunk lid can be programmed so that a rain protection occurs, i. e. the trunk lid does not open fully. The trunk can thus be loaded and unloaded while the rain can drain off via the trunk lid in the water drain between the body and trunk lid.

Vehicles with EASY-PACK tailgate 

First open liftgate to desired position to activate the opening angle limitation function. This can be accomplished manually or automatically via the liftgate control.

Once the tailgate has been manually opened to the desired position, the tailgate control button on the tailgate must be pressed for approx. 2 s.

If the tailgate was automatically opened, the tailgate control button must be pressed once briefly once the tailgate is in the desired position. The liftgate remains in this position. A stopped drive is required for activation of the opening angle limitation function. The tailgate control button is then pressed for approx. 2 s.

The successful storage of the value for the opening angle limiter is confirmed by the output of a warning tone. When the liftgate is opened, it is only opened to this stored position. The opening of the tailgate can be limited to max. 20 cm before the upper end position.

Object recognition 

The trunk lid/liftgate control detects obstacles that obstruct or restrict the movement of the trunk lid or liftgate. Obstacles are defined by evaluating the signals of the Hall sensor and power consumption of the drive unit.

If an obstacle is detected during the closing of the trunk lid or tailgate, the trunk lid/tailgate control immediately cancels the closing process. The trunk lid/tailgate control then briefly actuates the trunk lid or tailgate movement in the open direction. In the case of opening, the movement is stopped. The trunk lid or tailgate remains in the current position.

  Function schematics     
  Function schematic for liftgate control Model 118.6, 167, 243, 247 with code 890 (Automatic rear-end door) PE80.45-P-2502-97A 
    Model 293 with code 890 (Automatic rear-end door) PE80.45-P-2502-97B
    Model 213.2, 290 as of model year 2021 with code 890 (Automatic rear-end door) PE80.45-P-2502-97C
    Model 206, 254, 296, 297 with code 890 (Automatic rear-end door) PE80.45-P-2502-97E
  Function schematic for trunk lid control Model 206, 223 with code 881 (Remote boot-lid closing) PE80.45-P-2503-97A
    Model 213.0/1, 238.3/4, 257 as of model year 2021 with code 881 (Remote boot-lid closing) PE80.45-P-2503-97B
    Model 295 with code 881 (Remote boot-lid closing) PE80.45-P-2503-97C
    Model 232 with code 881 (Remote boot-lid closing) PE80.45-P-2503-97D
  Additional basic functions     
  Normalize electrically driven component parts, basic function   GF82.00-P-1000A
  Automatic reversing, basic function   GF82.00-P-1002A
  Control unit of trunk lid/liftgate control, basic function   GF80.45-P-9890A 
  Electronic ignition lock control unit, basic function   GF80.57-P-9890A 
  KEYLESS-GO control unit, basic function   GF80.61-P-9891A 
  Trunk lid/liftgate lock element, basic function   GF80.40-P-2002A 
  Trunk lid/liftgate control drive unit, basic function   GF80.45-P-2001A 
  Trunk lid/liftgate control warning buzzer, basic function   GF80.45-P-2015A 
  Rear switch module, basic function Model all (CAR) with code 871 (Sensor system for trunk lid opening/closing)
with code 890 (Automatic rear-end door)
GF80.61-P-9890A 
  Component descriptions     
  Trunk lid/liftgate control button, component description Model 223
with code 881 (Remote boot-lid closing)
GF72.29-P-6065A
    Model 243
with code 890 (Automatic rear-end door)
GF72.29-P-6065B
    Model 206 with code 881 (Remote boot-lid closing)
with code 890 (Automatic rear-end door)
GF72.29-P-6065C
    Model 297
with code 890 (Automatic rear-end door)
GF72.29-P-6065D
    Model 295
with code 881 (Remote boot-lid closing)
GF72.29-P-6065E