Safety Warning
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PTM Operating Flow (Trunk Closed)
2015 Kia K900 V6SECTION PTM Operating Flow (Trunk Closed)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 Kia K900. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Closing can be triggered by receiving closing signal from one of the following:
- Trunk inner switch
- Driver side crash pad switch (Operates only while pressed.)
- On receiving closing signal, the PTM controls the operating units including the motor rotate/operate in the direction of closing.
- The closing angle of the trunk is determined by calculating the input pulse from the hall sensor.
- The rotating speed of motor can be controlled by the hall sensor built into the trunk lid motor.
- It increases motor speed if It is slower than set value and vice versa.
- if the pulse interval of the hall sensor is long, the operation will be stopped after determine that there is jamming or obstacle in the operating range.
- Power latch is mechanically locked after contacting with the striker.
- PTM moves the power latch to the half locked position and then stopped it.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.