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djlind
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Aug 17, 2013

Carefree Eclipse Awning will not operate

Motor replaced last fall. It has worked properly all season. While prepping for a departure in a couple days I see that neither the inside nor outside switch will activate the motor. I confirmed the power switch is on, and it shows the red light. I checked the fuse in the front electrical panel. It is a CB type (I'm not an electrical guy, I assume that means circuit breaker). My meter shows continuity across the pins of the fuse and 12.6 volts across the fuse socket. Is there another lockout, or another fuse somewhere I need to check?

Thanks!
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    djlind
    Explorer
    Aug 18, 2013
    Some digging showed that there is no control box for this unit. There is just a relay behind the switch panel. I climbed up on top and tested the two exposed terminals. I measured +- 12V when the extend/retract switch is pressed, so there is power to the motor housing. At this point I figure it is either a failed motor or a wire came off at the motor. Sadly, I can't get the plastic motor housing off without breaking something because it is tight against the coach wall and is hiding the screws. Blah...
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    br549
    Explorer
    Aug 18, 2013
    djlind wrote:
    Tearing apart the motor cover is doable, but taping the control box seems like a simple first test. Where is that control box normally hidden, and what does it look like?

    Thanks,


    Not sure on your unit. On our Phaeton, it is behind a panel of switchesin the cabinet over the drivers wheel.
  • djlind's avatar
    djlind
    Explorer
    Aug 18, 2013
    Tearing apart the motor cover is doable, but taping the control box seems like a simple first test. Where is that control box normally hidden, and what does it look like?

    Thanks,
  • br549's avatar
    br549
    Explorer
    Aug 18, 2013
    I had intermittant operation of our awning. After checking the connections, etc I tapped the control box with the handle of a screwdriver and it operated. Seemed to be a problematic relay. You might try that, good luck.
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    mytime
    Explorer
    Aug 17, 2013
    djlind wrote:
    Motor replaced last fall. It has worked properly all season. While prepping for a departure in a couple days I see that neither the inside nor outside switch will activate the motor. I confirmed the power switch is on, and it shows the red light. I checked the fuse in the front electrical panel. It is a CB type (I'm not an electrical guy, I assume that means circuit breaker). My meter shows continuity across the pins of the fuse and 12.6 volts across the fuse socket. Is there another lockout, or another fuse somewhere I need to check?
    Thanks!
    On top of the Motor there is a couple of pins that you can connect a jumper wire or possibly check for power, you can jumper to any 12v source and see if the motor is working. I have a fuse in the cabinet inside for mine., but checking directly at the motor is the best way. Marvin
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    Vacationer_XL
    Explorer
    Aug 17, 2013
    Usually when my awning stops working it means the chassis batteries are dead. Funny I have the same unit as yours.

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