Forum Discussion

tyoungs's avatar
tyoungs
Explorer
Jan 25, 2017

LCI auto levellers, error note

Friend has 2015 Itasca 35F with LCI auto leveling. Took it for a ride today and noticed that the leveling pad had a note scrolling across it
"leveler retract timeout error" return for leveler service

Could not delete/reset - levelers will not turn on. Cycling ign on/off does not eliminate error message. This is not my coach and I am trying to help the gal sell it after her husband passed away. Just trying to figure out if I can fix the levelers prior to delivering to new owners

Any ideas of what / where to look? As far as I know all was working properly when the rig was parked in early Dec just before the husband passed away. Any info would be appreciated.
Class A
  • frelsang's avatar
    frelsang
    Explorer
    Jan 25, 2017
    see if this will work, turn on the leveler, press retract and enter button at the same time it should reset the system.
  • tyoungs's avatar
    tyoungs
    Explorer
    Jan 25, 2017
    when I hit the "on/off" button nothing happens - still shows error message
  • Lwiddis's avatar
    Lwiddis
    Explorer II
    Jan 25, 2017
    "I am trying to help the gal sell it after her husband passed away. Just trying to figure out if I can fix the levelers prior to delivering to new owners"

    Don't try. You and the "gal" need to have this repaired prior to sale by someone with experience and qualifications OR you and the "gal" need to completely inform the buyers prior to sale.
  • tyoungs's avatar
    tyoungs
    Explorer
    Jan 25, 2017
    purchaser is the one who noticed the error message, they gave me a deposit knowing this was an issue - just "trying" to see if I can find an easy fix and correct this. They have an extended warranty that comes with purchase so are not particularly concerned. No nefarious intent here, just looking to help out if I can get some idea as to what the issue is
  • newman_fulltime's avatar
    newman_fulltime
    Explorer II
    Jan 26, 2017
    By pushing enter and retract at the same time should clear the codes and make sure they apply parking brake before using the system
  • dougrainer's avatar
    dougrainer
    Nomad
    Jan 26, 2017
    Parking Brake not engaged.
    Engine is not running prior to starting auto retract sequence.
    Leaking hose or fitting
    Possible fixes.

    Press Enter and Retract. Engage parking brake.
    Press Enter and Retract at the same time to clear error. Turn engine on and restart auto retract sequence.
    Check for leaks, repair if necessary. Press enter and retract to clear error
  • tyoungs's avatar
    tyoungs
    Explorer
    Jan 26, 2017
    Parking Brake may be the trick here. When I parked the coach I did not apply the parking brake (used to a pusher with air brakes where I pop the button). Thanks Doug, will stop over and see if that clears the code.
  • tyoungs's avatar
    tyoungs
    Explorer
    Jan 26, 2017
    OP here - fixed it!!!!
    started vehicle, applied parking brake
    hit enter and retract at same time , cleared the message and showed "jacks up" with the diamond diagram showing which points were low.

    Thanks for the pointers - love being able to fix something like this "with a little help from my friends" :-)
  • Mile_High's avatar
    Mile_High
    Explorer
    Jan 26, 2017
    I have to do that to mine quite a bit. It seems to just time out sometimes before it finishes between the air and hydraulics.
  • fortytwo's avatar
    fortytwo
    Explorer
    Jan 26, 2017
    It's caused by a leak-down of pressure in the system. Happens to mine after it's set for a couple of days or more. It's such a common design flaw that the manual lists the procedure to clear it!

About Motorhome Group

38,705 PostsLatest Activity: Jan 14, 2025