Sector Gear Switches
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Lincoln MKX and 2010 Ford Edge. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
The sector gear open switch and sector gear close switch provide input to the LTM in order to determine the position of the sector gear. The sector gear is part of the latch assembly. It is driven by the latch motor and in turn drives the latch mechanism. During a release operation, the LTM deactivates the unlatch/cinching motor once the end of travel is reached. After a release operation, the LTM keeps the latch released until the gate moves away from the vehicle. The LTM then reverses the direction of the unlatch/cinching motor until the sector gear switches indicate the sector gear has returned to the neutral position. Refer to the following table for sector gear switch states:
SECTOR GEAR SWITCH STATES REFERENCE CHART
| Sector Gear Position | Sector Gear Open Switch | Sector Gear Close Switch |
|---|---|---|
| End of Travel | Grounded | Grounded |
| Release | Open | Grounded |
| Cinch | Grounded | Open |
| Neutral | Open | Open |
The drive assembly consists of the following: