Kia Sedona (2008 year). Manual - part 491

DTC LIST 

DTC LIST 

INPUT/OUTPUT MONITORING 

Tailgate opens very slowly

struts

Replace gas struts, if necessary

Binding or sticking of 
components

Establish location of binding and replace necessary 
components

Grade of vehicle too 
steep for power 
operation

Operate tailgate manually

Failure of tailgate motor 
assembly

Replace motor assembly, if necessary

Squeaks, Noises and rattles

Foreign material in tail 
gate compartment

Remove foreign material

Worn/Loose components Check and tighten loose components

DTC CODE

DISPLAY

B1101

Battery Voltage High

B1102

Battery Voltage Low

B1105

Reference Voltage Fault

B1223

VSS Fault

B1270

Optical Sensor-1 Output Stuck High

B1271

Optical Sensor-1 Output Stuck Low

B1272

Optical Sensor-2 Output Stuck High

B1273

Optical Sensor-2 Output Stuck Low

B1580

Ignition Start Switch Short High

B1585

Latch Switch Failure

B1621

ECU Defective

B1645

Drive Unit Failure

B2421

Drive Motor Short High

B2422

Drive Motor Short Low

B2423

Clutch Open Or Short High

B2424

Clutch Short Low

B2425

Left pinch strip open or Stuck High

B2426

Left pinch strip stuck Low

B2427

Right Pinch Strip Open Or Stuck High

B2428

Right Pinch Strip Stuck Low

B2450

Unlatch or Cinch Motor short High

B2451

Unlatch or Cinch Motor short Low

B2452

Cinch motor open (PTG Only)

 

2008 Kia Sedona EX 

2008 ACCESSORIES & BODY, CAB Power Tailgate System - Sedona

  

Microsoft 

 

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INPUT/OUTPUT MONITORING 

ADJUSTMENT 

POWER TAILGATE INITIALIZATION 

 

BCM DISPLAY

UNIT

1

Battery Logic Voltage

Voltages

2

Battery Power Voltage

Voltages

3

Optical Sensor Power

Voltages

4

Gate Optical Sensor 2

LOW/HIGH

5

Gate Optical Sensor 1

LOW/HIGH

6

Detent Switch

LOW/HIGH

7

Fork bolt Primary Switch

LOW/HIGH

8

Power Battery Voltage

OUT OF RANGE / IN RANGE

9

Fork bolt Secondary Switch

LOW/HIGH

10

Right Pinch Strip - Pinch Condition

Not Pinched / Pinched

11

Left Pinch Strip - Pinch Condition

Not Pinched / Pinched

12

Park Switch

Out Of Park / Park

13

Ignition Switch

LOW/HIGH

14

Tail Lamp Flash Feedback

LOW/HIGH

15

Local Open/Close Switch

Not Pressed / Pressed

16

Master Open/Close Switch

Not Pressed / Pressed

17

Spare Switch

LOW/HIGH

18

Learn Process Complete Status

Not Complete / Complete

19

Vehicle Speed Slow Status

> or = 5kph/ < 5kph

20

On/Off Switch

ON/OFF

21

Start Switch

LOW/HIGH

22

Gate Open Feedback

Voltages

23

Cinch Feedback (PTG Only)

Voltages

24

Uncinch Feedback (PTG Only)

Voltages

25

Gate Close Feedback

Voltages

26

Unlatch Feedback

Voltages

27

Unlatch Return Feedback

Voltages

28

Clutch Feedback

Voltages

29

Gate Position Count

-

30

Most Recent Cinch Time

ms

31

2nd Most Recent Cinch Time

ms

32

3rd Most Recent Cinch Time

ms

33

4th Most Recent Cinch Time

ms

34

Left Pinch Strip Voltage

Voltages

35

Right Pinch Strip Voltage

Voltages

 

2008 Kia Sedona EX 

2008 ACCESSORIES & BODY, CAB Power Tailgate System - Sedona

  

Microsoft 

 

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POWER TAILGATE SYSTEM RESET 

Certain conditions may require that the PTG system be reset. 

1. Remove the MEMORY fuse that provides logic power to the PTGM.  

2. Wait 1 minute. Replace fuse. Initialize the PTGM.  

INITIALIZATION PROCEDURE 

The Power Tailgate system initialization must start from the full closed or latched position. The Tailgate must 
be powered Open once to fully initialize the system (Obstacle detection shall be active during Tailgate 
initialization). 

1. Manually close and latch the Tailgate.  

2. Power the Tailgate open using the Open/Close switch, outside handle or the remote control.  

ALTERNATE METHOD 

1. Remove the black connector (J2) from the PTGM.  

2. Wait a short time. Replace connector. Initialize PTGM. 

PTG DRIVE UNIT 

INSPECTION 

POWER TAILGATE MOTOR INSPECTION 

1. Check the power tailgate motor by using the diagnostic tool.  

2. Select a vehicle type and "BODY CONTROL MODULE (BCM)". 

CAUTION:



The PTG system initialization must start from the primary or 
secondary latched position.  



Obstacle detection shall be active during system initialization.  

 

2008 Kia Sedona EX 

2008 ACCESSORIES & BODY, CAB Power Tailgate System - Sedona

  

Microsoft 

 

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Fig. 8: Identifying Scan Tool Display - Body Control Module 
Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. 

3. Select the "REAR AREA MODULE" 

Fig. 9: Identifying Scan Tool Display - Rear Area Module 
Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. 

4. Select the "ACTUATION TEST" and "PTG OPEN/CLOSE" to operate tailgate motor. 

 

2008 Kia Sedona EX 

2008 ACCESSORIES & BODY, CAB Power Tailgate System - Sedona

  

Microsoft 

 

Monday, May 24, 2010 4:16:59 PM

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