Kia Sedona: Power tailgate non-opening conditionsThe power tailgate will not open automatically, but will close under the following conditions.
When the ignition switch is in the ON position,
1. Vehicle is moving above 3 km/h (2 mph).
2. The gearshift lever is not in P (Park) for automatic transaxle.
The chime will sound continuously if you drive over 3 km/h (2 mph) with the tailgate opened. Stop your vehicle at a safe place as soon as possible to check if your tailgate is opened.
Power tailgate operation
Power tailgate opening height user settingKnock Sensor (KS) Repair procedures
Removal
[Bank 1]
1.
Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the battery negative (-) terminal.
2.
Remove the intake manifold.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Intake Manifold")
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Bright-metal maintenance
To remove road tar and insects, use a tar remover, not a scraper or other
sharp object.
To protect the surfaces of brightmetal parts from corrosion, apply a coating
of wax or chrome preserv ...