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gsf35099
Explorer
May 10, 2014

How to test leveling system pump????

Does anyone know how to test the pump on the Power Gear leveling system while it's disconnected? I'm handy with a volt meter. Guess I could always apply 12v to the pump and see if it comes on, but would rather not until I have the solenoid replaced.

Looks like my solenoid for the motor/pump shorted out and kept the pump running for an extended time. I'm trying to figure out of there is a way to test the motor/pump while I'm waiting for the new solenoid to come in.

Thanks,
Kaven
  • Ivylog wrote:
    I'd use jumper cables from a 12V car battery and put the positive to the large cable going to the motor after the solenoid.


    Thanks. I was thinking the same, but I think the PG motor/pump is fried. I used my DVM and measured 0ohms from the post of the motor/pump to the ground on the motor/pump. That's telling me that is a direct short through the motor/pump.

    When the problem happened, I lost all my 12v in the front of the RV to the "BCC" like the main disconnect was off (no wipers, power seat, 12v outlet, etc). I could hear the "MD" trying to reset itself and as soon as I removed the cable between the solenoid and motor/pump, the power came back to my BCC. I'm waiting to hear back from the PG tech's, but I'm 99.9% sure I'm going to have to have the motor rebuilt on the PG unit.

    I know water caused the problem, but I don't know if it was the solenoid that got moisture in it to short, or if the PG control unit got moisture to make the solenoid close and the kept motor running until it fried, then fried the solenoid. What a problem to have and troubleshoot..
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    Ivylog
    Explorer III
    I'd use jumper cables from a 12V car battery and put the positive to the large cable going to the motor after the solenoid.