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firedoc
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Aug 15, 2013

HELP Atwood automatic leveler - no power to control pad

Our 06 Bounder 38L has Atwood electric automatic levelers.
When we came back from the glass shop (had windshield replaced) and tried to set up there was no power to the control pad (buttons) as evidenced by inability to turn on (no lights). we are full timers and currently volunteering at a hatchery. Luckily our pad is almost level and requires no correction but walking around in an unstabilized coach is not to DW liking and therefore not to mine. Our next destination may not be so level! So I would like to get it fixed. Took control panel off the wall and found it just had one cable attached (4 wires) and they were still firmly attached. I removed and reattached them several times just in case of a poor connection. Nothing. There was no fuse on the control board and I cannot find a fuse in all the normal spots. I figure that the board has died,or a fuse somewhere has blown (for what reason?), or that there is a problem with one of the sensors (motor must be running,in neutral and emergency brake engaged in order for it to work). Any idea where I can start? Really don't want to take it to another shop $$$!
Thanks for any help
Terry
  • I don't have the Atwood system, but I'll take a stab at some common causes for lack of power at the panel.

    Assuming the windshield replacement had nothing to do with causing the problem, first check the ground connection at the pump. Clean it up. Find the relay that supplies power to that circuit and swap it out to rule out a problem.

    I'm going to assume your relays that supply power or cut off power depending on the position of your ignition key are working correctly. Sometimes they can start sticking before they fail completely. They are inexpensive and easy to replace.
  • Fishinghat,
    Thanks for replying. But a question, do electric levelers have a pump???
  • usually no lights to panel indicates a bad emergency brake relay.
    Work the emergency brake a few time, setting it HARD and see it you get panel lights. Multi meter is useful in this case. Does the emergency brake light on the dash come on?
  • RESOLVED PROBLEM
    Found location of control board and found a wire connector that had come loose. Reattaching it was somewhat tricky and got it wrong the first couple of times. Cinly let the DW help and go it right.levelors functioning again.
    Ill try to post a couple of pics.