Why does my iFixit slide out motor not work?

Why does my iFixit slide out motor not work?

– Recreational Vehicle – iFixit Slide-out motor will not work. My 12 foot living room slide stopped working. It apparently has 2 motors which are synchronized to work each end of the slide when I press the extend or retract button. One of the two motors stopped working. My Thor motorhome manual does not show a fuse for the motors in the fuse panel.

Are there any problems with the slide out on an RV?

Troubleshooting RV Slide Out Problems: One main problem with slide outs is that they may get out of alignment. The good news here is that each slide can be adjusted separately. All you have to do to fix it is take your RV to a dealer and let them make an adjustment.

Why does my slide not retract after new motor?

After the new motor was installed, the slide still would not retract. The “square rods” connected to the motor were detached to assure the new motor was functioning. We found that power to the motor existed only when the “out” part of the slide’s in/out button was pushed. There was no power to the motor when the “in” side of the button was pushed.

Are there any problems with the slide out?

Most slide out problems are not that difficult to trace and then solve. There will be those that require the help of a professional technician to repair. The key would be to get to know your system and learn when the task is beyond your abilities to handle .

Troubleshooting RV Slide Out Problems: One main problem with slide outs is that they may get out of alignment. The good news here is that each slide can be adjusted separately. All you have to do to fix it is take your RV to a dealer and let them make an adjustment.

Why is my slide out motor not working?

RV Slide Motor not Working. The bad news is that one of your slide out motors may have died. The good news is that the failure is due to a faulty wire or connection which caused a short and tripped a breaker. The latter may not be the case if you have 2 motors on your slide out and one is still working.

Most slide out problems are not that difficult to trace and then solve. There will be those that require the help of a professional technician to repair. The key would be to get to know your system and learn when the task is beyond your abilities to handle .

Why is my passenger side slide not retracting?

My trip to Baton Rouge for LSU football this past weekend went to heck when my passenger side slide would not retract (we stayed Thursday night in Lake Charles, LA to visit my son’s family). After calling a couple of Lake Charles RV repair shops, the initial thought was the slide motor had quit working.

– Recreational Vehicle – iFixit Slide-out motor will not work. My 12 foot living room slide stopped working. It apparently has 2 motors which are synchronized to work each end of the slide when I press the extend or retract button. One of the two motors stopped working. My Thor motorhome manual does not show a fuse for the motors in the fuse panel.

Why is my slide out not working on my car?

To get back home to Katy, the power supply wires to the motor were “reversed” so the slide could be retracted so I could drive home to Katy, TX. With the power supply wires “reversed”, the slide will now not extend.

Is there an electrical problem with the slide out?

Finding an apparent electrical button, the control panel was removed and the wires for the stuck slide were placed on another slide “in/out” button. Again, there was no power to the stuck slide when the “In” was pushed. The two young mobile repair techs were now perplexed and did not have the skill to trouble-shoot the electrical issue.

How do you know if you need to replace a fuse?

To check a fuse, look at the silver-colored band inside the fuse. If the band is broken or melted, replace the fuse. Before replacing fuses check that the key has been removed from the ignition and that all the services are switched off and/or disengaged.

What to do if your slide motor fails?

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What does it mean when slide outs don’t slide?

This will indicate whether the problem may be the batteries or not. If you push the button for the slide outs and can hear the motor running but the slides don’t move, check the motor’s shear pins. Although it’s pretty rare, there’s a chance they could both be broken.

How does a slide out work in an electric car?

An electric motor activates gears and pushes/pulls a slide-out. As long as the motor is working properly (and you have electricity) and the gears are aligned properly, everything will be good to go.

What to do if slide out motor does not work?

If you can get another person to help, one can use a multimeter down below at the problematic slide motor and the other up at the slide out switch & test to see if power is even reaching the motor when the switch is turned ON. Be careful… don’t get shocked or pinched under the MH. Was this answer helpful? Thanks for your advice.

What to do when the slide out doesn’t slide?

A stray item wedged in your slide out can be an easy fix, so go check before tearing your motorhome apart looking for the slide motor. You’ll definitely hear the motor laboring if this is the problem, so make sure to keep an ear out for odd sounds too!

An electric motor activates gears and pushes/pulls a slide-out. As long as the motor is working properly (and you have electricity) and the gears are aligned properly, everything will be good to go.

What kind of motor does an electric slide out use?

Electric slideout uses an electric motor to drive a slideout gear system in your RV or camper. This motor is powered by a 12-volt system and needs a certain amount of amps to function. If you have many devices turned on while trying to pull out the slide, you may have a problem with overwhelming the circuit.

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