So it seems if I stop retracting then start again to finish the cycle, the extend (yes extend)side of the momentary switch fails. When I push the extend side nothing happens, but if I push the retract side again, quickly just to see what happens, I can hear a solenoid or something click.Now when I replace the switch, everything is OK...Now for the heck of it I did a continuity test and both sides of the switch and have continuity. The multimeter shows .6 ohms on both sides so the switch should be ok... The rig is a 2020 Jayco 26XD. The switch is a JR Products 12695 Mom-on/off/Mom-on seems like a very light duty switch for this size slide but that is what the factory installed. I'm missing something here..

The switch only send control signalYour problem is with the relays or control board

Loose connection on one of the wires?Does the switch connections have any dark spots?You may have knocked a piece of debris off a contact in the switch.

The problem is more likely the slide out controller.. The problem is where the )Q(#@*$U#@! they hide those things.. I've had 2 controllers fail me.

I'm bringing it in on Sept 23, for the first round of warranty work. I really want to be more familiar with the possibilities so I can tell if they are being straight with me. Good suggestion with the connections I'll double Check them.at least I know how to get the thing to work again. The main reason for the warranty appointment is to take care of the bolts pushing up through the floor....

If the slide is hanging up, the circuit breaker could be tripping and resetting. Bolts pushing up through the floor could be indication (if they are for slide).

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enblethen
Nomad
Sep 03, 2020
It may not have a controller. Some have two relays to operate in/out function.
Is your slide electric or hydraulic?
3_tons
Explorer III
Sep 03, 2020
wa8yxm wrote:
The problem is more likely the slide out controller.. The problem is where the )Q(#@*$U#@! they hide those things.. I've had 2 controllers fail me.

FWIW, I have spent tons of time on a top to bottom scavenger hunt (even using a remote camera) trying to find my ‘ supposed slide controller’ with the same momentary switch with no luck whatsoever...Former Camper manufacture (now defunct) POC employee had no idea either...On an older thread I can recall one seemingly knowledgable individual say that his camper’s same maker PowerGear Slide-out set-up had no such controller... So far, no troubles for me (fingers crossed) but I’m still in the dark...

3 tons
enblethen
Nomad
Sep 03, 2020
If the slide is hanging up, the circuit breaker could be tripping and resetting. Bolts pushing up through the floor could be indication (if they are for slide).
docsouce
Explorer II
Sep 03, 2020
I'm bringing it in on Sept 23, for the first round of warranty work. I really want to be more familiar with the possibilities so I can tell if they are being straight with me. Good suggestion with the connections I'll double Check them.at least I know how to get the thing to work again. The main reason for the warranty appointment is to take care of the bolts pushing up through the floor....
wa8yxm
Explorer III
Sep 03, 2020
The problem is more likely the slide out controller.. The problem is where the )Q(#@*$U#@! they hide those things.. I've had 2 controllers fail me.
enblethen
Nomad
Sep 03, 2020
Loose connection on one of the wires?
Does the switch connections have any dark spots?
You may have knocked a piece of debris off a contact in the switch.
MrWizard
Moderator
Sep 03, 2020
The switch only send control signal
Your problem is with the relays or control board

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