I bought my unit used and it seems to have an issue developing with my jacks. When raising the jacks to connect the truck, the solenoid that operates the pump in that direction is possibly overheating and opens an overload device (self resets). The entire system seems to be self contained and I don't see where there is a single small part to change. Has anyone else experienced this? Do you have any information on this system like a parts breakdown or is this something I will just have to replace the whole pump system?
Does this happen when doing an auto retract? Do they return fully in manual mode? Most hydraulic jack systems have your symptoms when returning, especially when it is cold If they won't fully return after a few attempts in manual mode, you might have a problem, otherwise I would think it is 'normal'.
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Scott and Liz - Southern NM
2012 Wildcat Sterling 32RL - w/level up (best option ever)
2007 Chevy 2500HD Duramax
Reese Fifth Airborne Sidewinder
This isn't the leveling system. This is the main jacks to raise and lower the front. FYI, mine is a work and play model. When raising the trailer, no problem. When retracting the rams it will run a few seconds then stop. If you listen you can hear what sounds like a thermal overload resetting to allow the pump to run again. If you immediately press the button it will run about one second before repeating the issue. If you wait a minute or so it will run about 5 seconds. A component is definitely failing. I'm wondering if it is something that can be changed or will the entire pump assembly need to be replaced.
Sounds like you to need to measure the current draw of the pump.
If it's tripping the thermal overload (circuit breaker) the pump is drawing too much current or the circuit breaker is weakened and no longer able to supply the rated current draw or there could be a restriction in the system making the pump work harder than it should.
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5picker has a good idea. I would check all electric connections and also see if the clicking comes from a relay or a pressure switch. If the pump raises the rig fine, I would think the pump is okay.
I also know my jacks come up MUCH easier when I wipe the rams down with silicone spray before I retract. Just a thought.
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Scott and Liz - Southern NM
2012 Wildcat Sterling 32RL - w/level up (best option ever)
2007 Chevy 2500HD Duramax
Reese Fifth Airborne Sidewinder
If they won't fully return after a few attempts in manual mode, you might have a problem, otherwise I would think it is 'normal'.
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