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Title: Level System
Post by: GleamB on May 15, 2022, 04:26:25 pm
Last November, we spent a small fortune at MOT tracing down leaks, including redoing BOTH six packs. During our six month stay in Mexico, we never were able to keep the coach level. She sank to the left.
Friday morning, when I went to fire her up, the LEVEL SYSTEM light was on and the bell was dinging. The travel light was lit, and I visually checked for height clearance. Then I found, and disconnected, the bell.
I drove these past two days with my heart in my mouth, keeping my fingers crossed.
We have an appointment at MOT next week.
What do you think I am looking for as to why the light and alarm are on. I have no idea. To say I am unhappy would be an understatement.
Title: Re: Level System
Post by: MarkC on May 15, 2022, 05:03:59 pm
I had a similar issue on mine a couple of years ago. When parked and on auto level, the left rear would always drop over a few hours. It turned out to be a leaking ride height valve on the left rear.  Replaced the ride height valve and haven't had any issues since.

I had the guys at NMS do they work. Very thorough and very reasonable.
Title: Re: Level System
Post by: John44 on May 15, 2022, 05:21:40 pm
If I'm reading it right you spent all this money at MOT,went on your trip and when you got there the coach did'nt stay level,I
would talk to MOT and if they won;t give you any warranty take the coach to HWH in Iowa and get it fixed right,I know it is farther
but they will fix the problem.
Title: Re: Level System
Post by: Twig on May 15, 2022, 06:08:45 pm
The alarm will ding as long as the parking brake is set. The travel light will come on when you have >80 lbs of pressure in the tanks. That does not mean it's at ride height. Did the LEVEL SYSTEM on the dash ever go out?
Title: Re: Level System
Post by: GleamB on May 15, 2022, 10:02:44 pm
Never went out
Still on
Title: Re: Level System
Post by: AC7880 on May 16, 2022, 11:33:53 am
On the road - level system alarm intermittent, travel light intermittent (https://www.foreforums.com/index.php?topic=43369.msg436357#msg436357)

On ours, it was the system pressure switch  mounted on the rear 6-pack manifold.

Title: Re: Level System
Post by: Elliott on May 16, 2022, 11:39:20 am
When parked and on auto level, the left rear would always drop over a few hours. It turned out to be a leaking ride height valve on the left rear. 
This means your travel solenoids are leaking at the six pack. There shouldn't be any air getting to the ride height valve when you're in auto-level mode.

Supposedly this is a common leak, even after you've rebuilt the six pack. I'm about to go hunting for the same issue on my coach. With the coach in auto/manual level mode, you can pop the feed line to the ride height valve off and spray it with bubble solution. If you get bubbles at the line you know it's time to replace the travel solenoid(s).
Title: Re: Level System
Post by: MarkC on May 16, 2022, 08:48:00 pm
Must have had a different situation.  Didn't touch anything on the 6 pack, just replaced the ride height valve.  Left rear doesn't drop down anymore when parked.  Or maybe it was just leaking at the connection to the valve and didn.t need the valve ??????
Either way, all new ride height valves now and holds up when parked.
Title: Re: Level System
Post by: GleamB on May 19, 2022, 04:30:07 pm
Gotta love it....
Today, when we fired her up to head to Dallas....
Yup....the "Level System" light was out.
Musta fixes itself.....OR.... Maybe I burned out the bulb??!!!???