System Overview: Signals

2017 Volvo XC60 T6 InscriptionSECTION Signals

The table below summarizes input and output signals to and from 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 tailgate (3/291)
  • Lock motor central locking system tailgate (6/8), sensor 1 and 2
  • Trap sensor (7/227A, 7/227B), signal

    (Only found on vehicles manufactured up to and incl. structure week 200947)

  • 30-supply, power supply
  • Ground, power supply
  • Motor closing tailgate (6/149), closing and reversible operation
  • Hydraulic pump (6/148), opening and closing of tailgate
  • Control valve, signal (7/220)
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)
GLL1034491Courtesy of VOLVO CARS CORPORATION
NOTE:

Pinch sensors (7/227 A and 7/227 B) are only found on vehicles manufactured up to and incl. structure week 200947.

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