Have Push slide in to get slide to go out - Page 2

BandJCarm · 12-07-2019, 09:22 AM

First, try using the remote. If you turn on the remote and turn on "Slides", try opening or retracting with the remote.

IF the same problem continues, then I'd say the slides are wired wrong, or the Alta board is wired wrong, some kind of wiring issue.

IF the remote works correctly, but the slide rocker switch is still backwards, then again, wiring problem somewhere.

Also, you should have TWO rocker switches for the slides. One is inside. The other should be in the bay with the batteries or LevelUp board. If BOTH of the switches work backwards, then wiring. If the outside works correctly but the inside still works backwards, then seems the switch can be rewired to be correct.

cclamb0486 · 12-07-2019, 09:23 AM

Yes. Removed the battery to check water level and charge. It was after reinstalling that this reversal started.

**Mr. Dan** · 12-07-2019, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by cclamb0486

Yes. Removed the battery to check water level and charge. It was after reinstalling that this reversal started.

Then check to see that you didn't reverse your battery cables. It's not always intuitive.

cclamb0486 · 12-07-2019, 12:39 PM

Problem resolved. Thankyou everyone

BehindBars · 12-07-2019, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by cclamb0486

Yes. Removed the battery to check water level and charge. It was after reinstalling that this reversal started.

In the original problem description, this slide switch function reversal happened “all of a sudden.” Now, are you saying the problem actually began right after the battery was removed and reinstalled?

BehindBars · 12-07-2019, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by cclamb0486

Problem resolved. Thankyou everyone

To bring some closure to the problem that many people have been trying to help you with, would you do the courtesy of explaining what the solution was? Perhaps it can help someone else who might encounter a similar problem.

5picker · 12-07-2019, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by BehindBars

To bring some closure to the problem that many people have been trying to help you with, would you do the courtesy of explaining what the solution was? Perhaps it can help someone else who might encounter a similar problem.

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cclamb0486 · 12-07-2019, 01:43 PM

The battery cables were reversed. It is a wonder that they worked at all. Thank you again for your helo

**Bama Rambler** · 12-07-2019, 01:46 PM

Thanks for letting us know what it was.

Be aware that you may have blown the reverse polarity fuses if your RV has them, so your converter/inverter charger may not be charging the batteries.

5picker · 12-07-2019, 01:52 PM

You 'may' have gotten lucky.

On top of what Bama Rambler mentioned, you are going to need to check the ENTIRE 12v side of things to be sure reversed voltage didn't trip 12v circuit breakers, blow fuses, or damaged any 12v component that seen positive voltage on the ground circuit.

I'm surprised wires didn't melt!

cclamb0486 · 12-07-2019, 02:09 PM

It did trip one circuit breaker and blow one fuse. Everything seems stable now. How do you check the converter/inverter?

**Bama Rambler** · 12-07-2019, 09:59 PM

Since your unit is a 2013 you likely have a converter. I don't know if it's attached to the power center or if it's separate.

If you'll post a picture of the power center with the door open we can tell you if it's integrated or not. And may be able to tell you where the reverse polarity fuses are.

cclamb0486 · 12-08-2019, 02:16 PM

Bama Rambler you are correct. It is a convertor and located by itself in the pass thru storage. We have located the two 35 amp polarity fuses. We will replace them tomorrow. Thank you.

**Bama Rambler** · 12-08-2019, 06:47 PM

Glad you found it. Replacing those fuses should fix the problem of the converter not charging the batteries.

herkyfe · 12-12-2019, 07:29 PM

Silly question, switch pop out of wall perchance and put back in upside down? Might explain things.

**Mr. Dan** · 12-12-2019, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by herkyfe

Silly question, switch pop out of wall perchance and put back in upside down? Might explain things.

Problem was solved - see post #28.

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Originally Posted by cclamb0486

The battery cables were reversed. It is a wonder that they worked at all. Thank you again for your helo

Eric H. · 12-12-2019, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by TheWolfPaq82

OH NO ! You're not alone on this one. It was not clear at all until post #10, that this had to do with the controls and not the physical effort of pushing the slides in and out.

I read it and it was obvious that the description wasn't great but also obvious that he was talking about the control switch.

Yukonbill · 12-13-2019, 10:55 AM

Come on! This is the worse possible cause. Reversing battery cables would cause sparks and short electrical components out. When things are working “ normally” then they quit working without doing anything different the fault is that circuit. People need to understand Diagnostic and trouble shooting. Tie the symptom to system. Slide motors, and awning motors, if gone beyond range of normal movement can cause the motor to work in reverse. Awnings for example, when extending to far will automatically wind back in opposite direction. Most likely cause is switch is faulty, or slide adjustments got out of wack—not possible the way the system is designed—but when it comes to manufacture defects everything becomes possible. Please don’t forget to let us know how you fixed the problem. Happy Camping. Oh!Merry Christmas

BehindBars · 12-13-2019, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Yukonbill

Come on! This is the worse possible cause. Reversing battery cables would cause sparks and short electrical components out. When things are working “ normally” then they quit working without doing anything different the fault is that circuit. People need to understand Diagnostic and trouble shooting. Tie the symptom to system. Slide motors, and awning motors, if gone beyond range of normal movement can cause the motor to work in reverse. Awnings for example, when extending to far will automatically wind back in opposite direction. Most likely cause is switch is faulty, or slide adjustments got out of wack—not possible the way the system is designed—but when it comes to manufacture defects everything becomes possible. Please don’t forget to let us know how you fixed the problem. Happy Camping. Oh!Merry Christmas

I’m not sure, but I get a strong feeling that you have not read through the entire thread.

**Mr. Dan** · 12-13-2019, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Yukonbill

Come on! This is the worse possible cause. Reversing battery cables would cause sparks and short electrical components out. When things are working “ normally” then they quit working without doing anything different the fault is that circuit. People need to understand Diagnostic and trouble shooting. Tie the symptom to system. Slide motors, and awning motors, if gone beyond range of normal movement can cause the motor to work in reverse. Awnings for example, when extending to far will automatically wind back in opposite direction. Most likely cause is switch is faulty, or slide adjustments got out of wack—not possible the way the system is designed—but when it comes to manufacture defects everything becomes possible. Please don’t forget to let us know how you fixed the problem. Happy Camping. Oh!Merry Christmas

Really? If you had been on the site as long as some of us, you'd realize "reversed battery cables" gets reported here 2-4 times per quarter. The act might cause a few sparks and probably the blowing of the two Reverse Polarity fuses but not that other damage you mention. The OP already told us how he fixed the problem. He put the cables back like they were intended to be. He had no further complaints.

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