Checking The Sensor

Fig 1: Checking Traffic Load On CAN Cables

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The Power Operated Tailgate Module (POT) checks the voltage over the left and right pinch sensors, which are in the weatherstrip on the liftgate. Check clamping sensors by clicking on the symbol for VCT2000 and read out their status. Status shall show pressed in when you press on the clamping sensor, and not pressed in when there is no pressing.

If the tailgate is closed, and status for any clamping sensor shows pressed in, this indicates that some sensor is resting against the body. This can mean that the weatherstrip on the liftgate, which contains the pinch sensors are loose and/are poorly fitted. Check and remedy if necessary.

If the tailgate is open and the status for any clamping sensor shows invalid value or pressed in, this may indicate that the sensor is damaged by water or chafed. Check this and adjust if possible.

Remedy as necessary.

Other information 

• see LOCATION OF COMPONENTS

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 WIRING AND COMPONENT 

Fig 1: Checking Traffic Load On CAN Cables

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS CORPORATION

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

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS CORPORATION

Was a fault detected? 

• YES 

  Refer to VERIFICATION 

• NO 

  Refer to CHECKING THE WIRING AND COMPONENT