10-20-2021, 02:57 PM
Thanks Bruce - I will look at the switch next.
I was able to push the locking pin up fully into the slide with a flat bar (as Newell suggested) but that didn’t help.
I tested the switch under the bed and it looks like it has continuity but I may be testing it incorrectly - there are 3 wires on one side (the wire assembly with the switch) and 2 wires on the wire assembly connected to the ‘coach’ - I guess that part goes up to the switch. I tried checking for voltage but I need a helper to test it or I have to get longer test leads… I tested with the engine running on fast idle and no dice, slide would not move. I can’t hear the pumps in the front bay whether they are running or not… maybe I can convince my wife to come help me tomorrow. I may go ahead and test that switch in the bedroom and change it out for the one up front that I know works… of course I hate to mess with something that is working already (so frustrating!) …
It looks like I’m missing a bolt under the bed (about 1”long x 1/2” - guessing) anyone have a good picture of what that should really look like under there?
I was able to push the locking pin up fully into the slide with a flat bar (as Newell suggested) but that didn’t help.
I tested the switch under the bed and it looks like it has continuity but I may be testing it incorrectly - there are 3 wires on one side (the wire assembly with the switch) and 2 wires on the wire assembly connected to the ‘coach’ - I guess that part goes up to the switch. I tried checking for voltage but I need a helper to test it or I have to get longer test leads… I tested with the engine running on fast idle and no dice, slide would not move. I can’t hear the pumps in the front bay whether they are running or not… maybe I can convince my wife to come help me tomorrow. I may go ahead and test that switch in the bedroom and change it out for the one up front that I know works… of course I hate to mess with something that is working already (so frustrating!) …
It looks like I’m missing a bolt under the bed (about 1”long x 1/2” - guessing) anyone have a good picture of what that should really look like under there?
Karen & Adrian Abshire
1998 2 slide 45' Newell Coach 498
Prior: 1985 Foretravel ORED 35, 1988 38' Foretravel U280, 2000 Foretravel 42' U320, 1990 Bluebird Wanderlodge WB40