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Air leveling problelm

During the night I noticed that the motor that operates the air compressor for the leveling system would not shut off.  I got up and checked it and the motor was very hot, so in desperation I unplugged a wire that shut the motor off.  I have two questions:

With this not working does it pose any safety problems when traveling?
How hard of a fix is it?
John D.
2002 U320

Re: Air leveling problelm

Reply #1 –
It could be the solenoid valve discussed here

http://foreforums.com/index.php?topic=9936.0

Try tapping on it a couple of times; sometimes that helps if the valve is just stuck open.  There's also a fuse you can pull to stop the pump from running.  We're not at our coach at the moment or we'd post a photo of where that is.

Michelle
Learn every day, but especially from the experiences of others. It's cheaper!  - John C. Bogle

2000 U320 36' non-slide / WildEBeest Rescue
2003 U320

Re: Air leveling problelm

Reply #2 –
Quote from: Steve & Michelle –
It could be the solenoid valve discussed here

http://foreforums.com/index.php?topic=9936.0

Try tapping on it a couple of times; sometimes that helps if the valve is just stuck open.  There's also a fuse you can pull to stop the pump from running.  We're not at our coach at the moment or we'd post a photo of where that is.

Michelle

I noticed that post after I posted.  It is still early here in Yellow Stone so it will be awhile before I can try it.,  My problem is I am not much of a mechanical person, but I'll see what I can do.  Thanks.
John D.
2002 U320

Re: Air leveling problelm

Reply #3 –
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With this not working does it pose any safety problems when traveling?

Your engine compressor will fill the needs while you are driving.
What year and model is your coach?
You might want to add this info in your signature in "Profiles" so you don't have to add it to each email.
Makes it easier for others to answer if they know what you have.
The selected media item is not currently available.Barry BEAM #16014
2003 U320 40' AGDS
Beamalarm, Foretravel technical help and specifications
"Whatever the mind can conceive and believe, it can achieve"

Re: Air leveling problelm

Reply #4 –
Quote from: Barry Beam –
Your engine compressor will fill the needs while you are driving.
What year and model is your coach?
You might want to add this info in your signature in "Profiles" so you don't have to add it to each email.
Makes it easier for others to answer if they know what you have.

I will do that, it is a 2002 U320
John D.
2002 U320

Re: Air leveling problelm

Reply #5 –
I recently had to clean the solenoid that releases moisture from the HWH pump. It was hard to get to, but easy to clean with pure water. A fouled solenoid might cause similar symptoms. However, on my system, the HWH would give up after a while and turn off the compressor. Your issue may be a bit different.

If you are not mechanically inclined, it might be good to let someone else assess the problem. If a fews taps with a small wrench or hammer doesn't free things up, there may be some deconstruction/reconstruction required to fix things.

J D Stevens
1997 U295 CAI 36' Build #5085
2002 Subaru Outback
Motorcade 16869
Bellville, TX