Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2016 Kia Sedona EXFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
PTM Operating Flow (Trunk Open)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Kia K900. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Opening can be triggered by receiving opening signal from one of the following:
- Trunk lid outside handle switch
- Driver side crash pad switch (crash pad switch)
- SMK (remote key, smart key)
- On receiving opening signal, the power latch will move from locked to unlocked status.
- PTM controls the operating units including the motor to rotate/operate in the direction of opening.
- 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 determining that there is jamming or obstacle in the operating range.
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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.