Power gear slide outs flashing - HELP PLEASE

[Jpheifer]

So we had major rain today and it would seem some water hit the back of the control boards - lights are flashing and we leave tomorrow - looking for help and gudancw on how to overcome this to make it to our destination tomorrow - help is appreciated ?

[milkman55]

If you have a fan, I would try and dry out the control boards. There have been cases of folks having issues with wet controllers and when they dried out they were fine.

[5picker]

Should we assume your slides do not work since you mentioned a controller flashing? Have you tried them?

If they do not, do you know the procedure to put the slides in if there is a controller/motor issue?

[Jpheifer]

It’s a power gear system as I said - I was able to get one side completely in the other side not all the way and even if someone has experience with power gear on a dx3 I would pprexiate help _ I already dries controller out and I have identified loose connection on control switch - tried to put a socket ont he manual “ move “ and it do not even com close to moving - almost like it has a lock on by I k I that’s not the case I think

[Jpheifer]

Originally Posted by Jpheifer

It’s a power gear system as I said - I was able to get one side completely in the other side not all the way and even if someone has experience with power gear on a dx3 I would pprexiate help _ I already dries controller out and I have identified loose connection on control switch - tried to put a socket ont he manual “ move “ and it do not even com close to moving - almost like it has a lock on by I k I that’s not the case I think

I got them both I. By swapping wires to “good” controller - will seek professional service in Padre island - they should be able to get me going - I am also going to inquire about the manual override module for the future - anyone know anything about the override module?

[itsjb5]

Just like cell phones. If...IF you can disconnect the control panel put it in a container Or Ziplock with rice. Rice will soak all moisture out. Little sunlight helps also.

Just because it looks dry it still has lots of hidden moisture.

[AWF1945]

Originally Posted by Jpheifer

I got them both I. By swapping wires to “good” controller - will seek professional service in Padre island - they should be able to get me going - I am also going to inquire about the manual override module for the future - anyone know anything about the override module?

I'm a little confused. Is the controller your talking about in the electrical bay outside? or the one inside the coach that operates in and out?

[Jpheifer]

Originally Posted by AWF1945

I'm a little confused. Is the controller your talking about in the electrical bay outside? or the one inside the coach that operates in and out?

So I finally got new touch odd installed and the slides work great - I am planning on “potting” the boards on the back instead of the the thin plastic they put on them - anyone potted theirs already - I also bought a 3rd spare and that coupled with my homade manual work around harness I should be good in the future -

[bclemens]

Originally Posted by Jpheifer

So I finally got new touch odd installed and the slides work great - I am planning on “potting” the boards on the back instead of the the thin plastic they put on them - anyone potted theirs already - I also bought a 3rd spare and that coupled with my homade manual work around harness I should be good in the future -

We have asked them to pot the boards several times now.

[Jpheifer]

Originally Posted by bclemens

We have asked them to pot the boards several times now.

- I will post pictures once I get them potted - thank bc - that is helpful- I appreciate the info

[Jpheifer]

Originally Posted by AWF1945

I'm a little confused. Is the controller your talking about in the electrical bay outside? or the one inside the coach that operates in and out?

AWF- touchpads inside not controllers in bay - hope this helps

[Jpheifer]

Originally Posted by Jpheifer

So we had major rain today and it would seem some water hit the back of the control boards - lights are flashing and we leave tomorrow - looking for help and gudancw on how to overcome this to make it to our destination tomorrow - help is appreciated ?

In retrospect - I believe that heavy condensation was the culprit - I have just received the new touch pads and am going to pot the back of the boards and then hopefully this problem is gone - I will post pictures - also I now have an emergency harness to facilitate moving slides when controller is unavailable .

[Jpheifer]

Originally Posted by Jpheifer

- I will post pictures once I get them potted - thank bc - that is helpful- I appreciate the info

OEM on left
Potted on right
15$ in supplies I could have done 20 boards

[Webefine]

Are you sure you don’t have a roof leak? When my controller got wet it was from the roof leaking right where the roof meets the front cap, that seam is right above the control cabinet where the slide controllers are mounted.

[Jpheifer]

Originally Posted by Webefine

Are you sure you don’t have a roof leak? When my controller got wet it was from the roof leaking right where the roof meets the front cap, that seam is right above the control cabinet where the slide controllers are mounted.

I am 98% sure and monitoring - but it was most likely humidity !

[itsjb5]

I would say everyone should look into the manual override on the slide outs. Good to know so your not stuck for hours. I know I am.

[Jpheifer]

Originally Posted by itsjb5

I would say everyone should look into the manual override on the slide outs. Good to know so your not stuck for hours. I know I am.

55$ in parts from a home improvement store and a knowledge of reading a schematic and tour all set I’ll try to post a pic of the one I built