Kia Carnival (2007 year). Instruction — part 343

2. When the power ON/OFF button (PWR) (B) is ON, the power sliding door and power tailgate can be opened and

closed automatically by using the switch.

3. When the power tail gate door will power open/close fully, the warning lamp and the chime will operate 3 times.

4. General rules for chime functions

a. Chime & tail lamp shall operate prior to and during power opening or closing the Tailgate : 3 Times (0.5 sec on,

0.5 sec off), after 1 chime start opening or closing with two chimes.

b. Chime shall operate when a power operation cannot be performed as requested except handle pull : 1 Time

(Duration 0.5 second on)

c. Chime shall operate when an obstacle has been detected : 3 Times (0.5 sec on, 0.5 sec off)

d. Chime shall operate if PTG has not reached primary latch position after a power cinch cycle : 3 Times (0.5 sec

on, 0.5 sec off)

POWER TAIL GATE OPERATING CONDITION

1. The tail gate will not power open when vehicle is moving above 3 mph (5 km/h) or the gearshift lever is not in P

(Park) for automatic transaxle.

2. The power tail gate will not open with the transmitter or the main control button when all power sliding doors are

locked and closed.

3. The power tail gate will detect the resistance, then stop movement or move to the full open position to allow the

object to be cleared.

4. If the automatic stop and reversal feature operates continuously more than twice during one opening or closing

operation, the power tail gate may stop at that position. At this time, close the tailgate manually and operate the
tailgate automatically again.

5. The PTG system is an electronic device and requires a minimum battery voltage to operate. The Electronic Control

Unit (ECU) monitors the battery voltage present at the ECU input battery input and will not permit operation if the
battery voltage is out of range.

6. If the PTG button is pressed during closing operation, the power tail gate may reverse direction and open fully.

7. Remove the accumulated snow or ice on the power tail gate before operating.

a. To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not leave the power sliding door and power tailgate at

open position for a long time.

b. The PTGM will go to a sleep mode and power operation will be disabled if the tail gate is left open longer

than 6 hours.
Manually close the tail gate to the latched position to reset the PTGM. Power operation will be restored.

a. Always disconnect the negative battery cable before attempting any power tailgate system service.

b. Never attempt to enter or exit the vehicle with the tailgate in motion. You could be injured or cause

damage to the power tailgate system and or components.

POWER OPERATION

The PTG system shall not open the Tailgate when the vehicle is moving.
The PTG system shall operate through the full range of Tailgate travel.
The PTG system shall learn the position of each travel extreme: full open and full closed.

1. Vehicle condition

Moving

a. (IGN=OFF and Vehicle Speed > 5 km/h) or (IGN= ON and (Vehicle Speed > 5 km/h or TRANS - not P/N))

Not moving

a. (IGN=OFF and Vehicle Speed < 5 km/h) or (IGN= ON and (Vehicle Speed < 5 km/h and TRANS - P/N))

2. TAILGATE TRAVEL ZONES

The Tailgate travel is divided into four zones starting at the full closed and latched position. Dimensions are at the
bottom edge of the Tailgate and are approximate.
Zone 1 : Power Latching - from primary to secondary latch (0 to 10 mm depending on latch travel).
Zone 2 : Between Secondary and Crossover Point (Secondary to 20 degrees)
Zone 3 : Between Crossover Point and Power Off (20 degrees to 79 degrees)
Zone 4 : Power Off to Full Open - approximately 5° (15 counts from full open)

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COMPONENT LOCATION

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DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - POWER TAILGATE SYSTEM

The power tailgate system is a complex system containing many components. In order to perform conclusive testing,
or receive outputs the power tailgate control module must be checked.
The most reliable, efficient, and accurate means to diagnose the power tailgate system requires the use of a scan tool
and the proper Body Diagnostic Procedures manual. The scan tool can be used to observe current switch status
recorded in the power tailgate control module to help the technician diagnose an inoperative switch.
Before any testing of the power tailgate system is attempted, the battery should be fully charged, all power tailgate
system inhibitors read and understood (Refer to power tailgate system description for list).
Following are quick reference diagnostic tables to help when diagnosing and testing the power tailgate system.

CONDITION

POSSIBLE CAUSES

CORRECTION

Tailgate opens unexpectedly

Accidental activation or Failure of
open/close command switch

Check for shorted or defective switch

Failure of latch assembly

Check wiring connections

Check for trouble codes, replace latch if
necessary

Failure of Power Tailgate or Body
Control module

Disconnect then reconnect battery or fuse to
reset module, function tailgate, if no function
exists check for loose wire connections, see
Body Diagnostic Manual for detailed
procedures

Tailgate will not power open
or close

Not in Park or false indication

Check switch status with SCAN tool

Battery voltage at PTGM is too low

Check for proper voltage at the PTGM
Charge battery

Blown fuse

Check for blown fuse

Gas strut failure

Check condition of tailgate gas struts

BCM or tailgate control module critical
fault codes

Check code status with SCAN tool

Failure of latch assembly

Check wire connections and for blown fuse

Check for foreign matter preventing the
operation of latch assembly

Tailgate will not power open
or close

Failure of motor assembly

Test motor assembly

Binding or sticking of components

Establish location of binding and replace
necessary components

Wiring problems (system or vehicle)

Troubleshoot using electrical schematics
Refer to wiring diagrams

Power loss during Tailgate
operation

Wiring problems (system or vehicle)

Troubleshoot using electrical schematics.
Refer to wiring diagrams

Battery voltage at PTGM is too low

Check for proper voltage at the PTGM
Charge battery

Failure of Power Tailgate or Body
Control Module

Check for diagnostic trouble codes with
SCAN tool

Failure of motor assembly

Test motor assembly

Failure of latch assembly

Check wire connections and for blown fuse

Check for diagnostic trouble codes and cycle
with SCAN tool

Troubleshoot using Body Diagnostic Manual.
Replace latch assembly, if necessary