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System Overview: Components

The table below summarizes components connected to the Power Operated Tailgate Module (POT). The illustration below displays the same information with the Volvo component designations.

Input signals Output signals
Directly connected:  Directly connected: 
  • Switch handle (3/35)
  • Switch closing boot lid (3/291)
  • Lock motor central locking system tailgate (6/8)
  • Motor boot lid opening/closing (6/165), reconnection from hall sensors
  • Interior light cargo area (10/25)
  • Motor closing, boot lid (6/149)
  • Motor closing, boot lid (6/149)
  • Motor boot lid opening/closing (6/165) includes voltage supply hall sensors
Via Controller Area Network (CAN) communication:  Via Controller Area Network (CAN) communication: 
  • Central electronic module (CEM) (4/56)
  • Keyless vehicle module (KVM) (4/93)
  • Central electronic module (CEM) (4/56)
Fig 1: Identifying Power Operated Tailgate Module (POT) Components
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