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Retarder joystick inoperable

May 11, 2016, 10:22:22 pm

We traveled some very rough road west of Barstow, CA on Hwy 58 and now my retarder works only through the brake pedal. I think the problem is probably that the connector has come loose so I think I can fix it. I have searched for information on how to access the retarder connection but haven't found anything.

How do you lift the panel under the joystick? My coach is a 01 U320. Any help appreciated. Thanks.

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Reply #1 – May 12, 2016, 06:26:24 pm

Paul,

If I remember correctly, it is just a press fit.  I think I'd try to take the whole panel out first.

Rich

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Reply #2 – May 12, 2016, 07:37:36 pm

 I think I would take out the little screws holding complete panel down. Then lift and flip it all over to check connections.
JohnH

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Reply #3 – May 13, 2016, 12:53:12 pm

Rich,

I think you are probably correct. There are no screws except in the HWH leveling and slide room control panels. I was just trying to confirm that. Thanks

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Reply #4 – May 13, 2016, 01:02:42 pm

We have a small screws on back side of ours that holds it in place.  Have to bend around the drivers seat.

Matthew

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Reply #5 – May 13, 2016, 01:06:37 pm

this picture shows some of the screws in mine, yours must be different I guess.
JohnH
edit, if you are just pulling the retarder switch then that does just lift out, but your comment was re- the Joystick!!

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