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Automatic ceiling vents controls

Both of the ceiling vents have what appears to be the same issue. When I turn them on from the touch pads they won't go up or down UNLESS I press firmly on the knob. It's as though a keeper is loose and they need pressure on them to engage the gears that raise and lower the vents.

I have not taken the knob assembly apart yet to look; hoping someone out there can give me a heads up...?!

Re: Automatic ceiling vents controls

Reply #1 –
What coach do you have? If it is the fantastic vents they may be worn and need new motors. Only 2 screws to remove the motor gear assembly.
previous 1984 35 ft ORED 250 HP 3208 Cat       
previous 1998 40 ft U295 CAI 325 hp Cummins
previous 2003 40 Ft u320 build #6140 450 Cummins M11.                                                         
1999 Mazda Miata
Ron, Nancy, Tipper the cat, Max The dog
1997 U 270 36 ft build number 5174 8.3 Cummins

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Reply #2 –
Checking the OP's profile page...indicates they have a 2006 Phenix.

Which I know nothing about...
1993 U280 SE 40' WTBI, Build: 4359
C8.3 300hp, 6-Speed, Exhaust Brake
960 watts on the roof (6 x 160)
Sorento (or BOLT) on a Kar Kaddy SS
"Nature abhors a vacuum"

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Reply #3 –
Funny story when I had to work on my FF vent motor.  It was in a closet over the stacked washer/dryer.  Once I pulled out the screws and pulled the motor out I kinda lost my balance standing on a box (all I had at the time).  Bounce, bounce, yep, right behind the dryer.  I had to use a magnet taped to some sticks and finally after a couple hours got the motor out.  But when I went to put the motor back in place I had taped cardboard all around so it couldn't fall again!
Murphy strikes again!
Forest & Cindy Olivier
1987 log cabin
2011 Roadtrek C210P
no longer 1999 36' U320 build #5522
2013 Rzr 570 & 2018 Ranger XP1000
2006 Lexus GX470
2011 Tahoe LT 4x4
Previous 1998 45' 2 slide Newell, 1993 39' Newell

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Reply #4 –
Sorry for the tardy response; been on the road. The motors seem to operate fine, but it's kinda like threads are worn and not engaging the gears...? Can't see a brand name...

 

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Reply #6 –
Sounds like what happened to mine when I "lost" the motor behind the W/D.  I managed to fix it using Plast-Aid.  Been a few years so I don't remember exactly whether it was the thread holes or what but the motor wasn't making good contact with the gears. 
Forest & Cindy Olivier
1987 log cabin
2011 Roadtrek C210P
no longer 1999 36' U320 build #5522
2013 Rzr 570 & 2018 Ranger XP1000
2006 Lexus GX470
2011 Tahoe LT 4x4
Previous 1998 45' 2 slide Newell, 1993 39' Newell