10-30-2021, 05:18 AM
Morning update:
- checked the solenoid T-handles all for being all the way in and tight (not crazy tight, just tight) - the extend solenoid T-handle was about a quarter turn out
- reconnected the solenoid wiring as per the labeling that I had added to the coach side wiring previously - maybe it’s wrong - I will check the solenoid diagram again…
- Started engine and fast idle (battery merge switch OFF - middle position)
- turned slide room 2 key ON
- waited until the suction pump stopped running
- pushed the RETRACT button for about 10 seconds (figured the most it would do is move a little and not add holes to the slide roof: I heard the slide pins latch DOWN (they were UP before - verified by camera earlier) - verified that they were indeed DOWN and latched via camera
- tried to extend slide room 2
- the slide pins DID go UP (unlatched) - verified via camera
- slide room did not move
What was odd is that the alternator squealed when I would push the EXTEND/RETRACT button - probably need to tighten it up a little but it stopped after I let up on the buttons so at least I know the charging circuit is working…
- checked the solenoid T-handles all for being all the way in and tight (not crazy tight, just tight) - the extend solenoid T-handle was about a quarter turn out
- reconnected the solenoid wiring as per the labeling that I had added to the coach side wiring previously - maybe it’s wrong - I will check the solenoid diagram again…
- Started engine and fast idle (battery merge switch OFF - middle position)
- turned slide room 2 key ON
- waited until the suction pump stopped running
- pushed the RETRACT button for about 10 seconds (figured the most it would do is move a little and not add holes to the slide roof: I heard the slide pins latch DOWN (they were UP before - verified by camera earlier) - verified that they were indeed DOWN and latched via camera
- tried to extend slide room 2
- the slide pins DID go UP (unlatched) - verified via camera
- slide room did not move
What was odd is that the alternator squealed when I would push the EXTEND/RETRACT button - probably need to tighten it up a little but it stopped after I let up on the buttons so at least I know the charging circuit is working…
Karen & Adrian Abshire
1998 2 slide 45' Newell Coach 498
Prior: 1985 Foretravel ORED 35, 1988 38' Foretravel U280, 2000 Foretravel 42' U320, 1990 Bluebird Wanderlodge WB40