The spotlight on our 1993 u225 also does not work. Previous owner thought that it might be a fuse but wasn't sure (or too concerned).
Craig
It might be the bulb.
Replacement bulb for the remote control spotlight - Ryder Fleet Products Part # A27 H9405 Sealed Beam Lamp rec-48 auto spot blade term
Hi Craig,
If it's the same Rayline as in my 91 U225, first thing I had to learn is the ignition has to be on for power to go to the spotlight. Second thing I learned was that the motors don't get any power unless the lamp is switched on. My light worked but only moved up and down. Replaced the motor in the horizontal gearbox and back in business.
If you unscrew the control panel you can check for power there. If not the fuse may be blown (under the dash). If there is power at the control panel, check that power goes out the switch to the lamp when switched on. If so, the lamp is probably toast. You measure the resistance of the lamp to be sure.
Hope this helps some.
Steve
Thanks Steve... I'll check on all of that as soon as I get a chance. Right now we're siding our shop a little at a time. Just finished today's "little" so it's time for a pain pill and the sofa. :P
All that information makes a big difference in troubleshooting. Nice to have this forum!!!
Craig
Steve: My Rayline has the same issue as yours: light comes on, goes up and down, but not left-right. Where did you find a replacement motor?
Hi Don,
Posted a thread on it the Renovation section of the forum a little while ago --> Is your old Rayline spotlight not rotating anymore? Fix it for $1.25 (http://www.foreforums.com/index.php?topic=13743.0) . Problem is that condensate collects in the vertically mounted motor/gearbox assembly for horizontal movement, and in my case the motor rusted solid. I searched long and hard, but could not find an exact replacement. I did, however, find one very, very close, for $1.25 each at the electronics surplus outlet linked in the thread.
You need to unbolt the light from the roof to disassemble the housing and be able to remove the motor/gearbox assembly. Then just cut the wires shy of the motor. A little modification is necessary to the gearbox housing for the wiring on the new motor, but it's not a big job. Mine is working just fine now, and it was a cheap fix. Be sure to add a little white grease to the ring gears and gearbox when reassembling everything.
Steve
Thanks Steve (and everyone). I'll check on this as soon as I can get to it. Great info. Since our coaches are only a couple of years apart I'm guessing it would be the same for us.
Craig