Another awning issue

Mandalay Parr wrote:
If the motor kicks in I doubt that it is bad.
Mine acts the same way when the wind sensor is wet or raining.
Ok after it dries out.

We need to make sure WHICH Model awning and sensor he has. The original wind sensor was on the roof and water and wind could affect it, BUT, there is a switch on the control box to turn the sensor OFF. Turn it OFF and that takes the sensor out of play. The NEW sensor and control is in the front Arm and is a motion sensor, not a wind sensor and is not affected by rain or water. Now, it REALLY depends on which Dometic model awning he has. There are 2 models. One model has the extra roll down sun screen shade and the other is just a plain awning. He needs to respond which one he has. Regardless, at the main control if he has the current control, the Patio awning wires(2) are on a quick connect and labeled as Patio awning. You just disconnect and supply 12 volt positive and ground to that quick connect plug to make the motor extend and retract. IF it does NOT extend and retract he has a bad motor. IF it does NOT extend and retract but "bumps" when retracting and nothing when extending, he has a bad control there is a relay burnt out in the control. IF he has the awning with the Sun Screen, then the control may be defective as there are extra wires that go to the patio Motor and the sunscreen part of the motor. Rarely do OEM's label all the appliance fuses. What you have to do is, take a 12 volt test light or voltmeter and check ALL the 12 volt fuses you can find. Once you find the blown fuse and replace it you can then label it. Hopefully, the OP does NOT have the Ignition key ON as some install the Ignition wire to prevent power when the engine is ON. Doug