Is there a problem with the Jacks down alarm?

We have been having a problem with the jacks down alarm. This happened as we were driving down the interstate a couple of years ago. The jacks were up but the alarm kept sounding. The dealer said that everything was fine and we didn’t have any further problem until now. We retract the jacks and visually they seem to be all the way up.

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When does the workhorse 8.1L gas 2004 start?

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What to do if your hydraulic jack keeps going up?

Just locate the reservoir and top off with hydraulic jack fluid available at almost any auto supple store. The level does not have to drop much to cause the alarm, on mine only a cup or two. Before you add hydraulic jack oil check with yout mfg. Most all use Dextron Automatinc Transmission Fluid.

What is bad indicator light on HappiJac remote?

No Indicator Light Bad connection Check connections at remote, when remote is pass-thru, and main logic board. first plugged in. Dead or very low battery Check and charge battery. Blown fuse or fuses on main logic.

What happens if your leveling jacks are stuck?

However, if you have a towable and your jacks will not lower, this means you are unable to unhitch and set up camp. On the other hand, if your leveling jacks are stuck down and will not retract, then you have a more immediate problem in front of you.

What to do if your jacks are stuck up or down?

Whether your jacks are stuck up or down can make a big difference in the criticality of the fix. If you are in a motorhome and your jacks are stuck in the raised position and will not lower, this will not necessarily ruin your trip. Obviously, you will want to address the issue as soon as possible and get things corrected.

Can you drive a RV with the Jacks down?

You cannot move or drive the RV with the jacks down, so you have to get this fixed right away. You will likely be under a time crunch as someone else may be scheduled to camp in that same spot later in the day. First, if you are scheduled to check out that day, you should notify the campground office of your issue.

Why does my Kwikee alarm bell keep going off?

If it is bad it will also cause the “jacks down” alarm to sound. On the back of the Kwikee control board there is a 4 pin plug. If you unplug it, once your jacks are up, it will stop the alarm bell and light from being on. Mine used to be intermittent, but just in this past week it has been every time we retract.

What kind of leveling system does a Winnebago Brave have?

Have a 2004 Winnebago Brave with the HWH 325 series Leveling System. While driving the yellow ‘Jacks Down’ indicator light turned on and buzzer sounded, pulled over and found the LR jack was down about 1/4 inch with the round RF jack indicator on the keypad was ‘red’.

Are there hydraulic leveling jacks on my 2006 Seabreeze?

On our last trip, Dec 2018 with my 2006 National SeaBreeze LX 32′, the hydraulic leveling jacks deployed correctly, but upon leaving they retracted normally, but slow, and then the control panel displayed at least one of them was still down and would sound an alarm when I removed the parking brake.

Why are the leveling jacks on my RV not working?

Check the solenoid valve for any leaks. The cylinder itself could have a an internal leak, would have to check the seals. The manifold has a check valve that could have failed. Debris could have also entered the system either when the solenoid was installed or prior. You would then have to clean and flush the system.

What are the features of a carjack protection alarm?

Carjack protection is a group of features that actively thwart car theft. These options include kill switches, high-pitched sirens, and chirp alarms that may hassle the thief into abandoning your vehicle.

Can a faulty camshaft sensor cause a car to stop?

On some car models, you also have a camshaft position sensor, which the car uses if the camshaft sensor is faulty. In this case, a faulty crankshaft position sensor may not cause the car to stop entirely.

Which is the best aftermarket car alarm system?

If you’re looking for the Cadillac of aftermarket car alarm systems, Viper should be your first stop. The company has an industry reputation for offering the best car alarm systems available, but those extra features come with a price tag to match.

Why does the alarm go off when the jacks are up?

The level does not have to drop much to cause the alarm, on mine only a cup or two. Near the top of the fluid reservoir, there is a fluid level switch.The fluid level must touch that switch before the jacks down light will go off.My system uses dexron auto trans fluid. Your owners manual will specify what type of fluid your system uses.

Why does my HWH alarm keep going off?

The reason I ask, the HWH jacks on our coach will do that if I turn them off after the jacks initially come up and the alarm goes off vs the correct way of letting the system turn itself off. Letting it turn itself off allows a few minutes for all the extra fluid in those long lines to the back jacks to bleed back into the reservoir.

Why does my Monaco car alarm keep going off?

A problem with any Monaco jacks is that the level of hydraulic fluid in the reservoir gets low and the alarm goes off. Not really a big problem, as there is always a very slight leakage every time the jacks are extended. Just locate the reservoir and top off with hydraulic jack fluid available at almost any auto supple store.

How to troubleshoot LCI leveling system troubleshooting panel?

Troubleshooting Panel of LCI Leveling System that Has Down Light that Stays on All the Time Front Jack Legs On Lippert Ground Control Lower When Slide Is Used Setting Up Lippert Ground Control 3.0 After Installing Replacement Control Module

What should I do about my 5th Wheel leveling system?

For instance, the Replacement Control Module for Lippert Ground Control 3.0 Electric 5th Wheel RV Leveling System # LC304136 is the replacement for the Ground Control System. This sounds like it is a ground issue. If your ground wire from the control module is grounded to the frame, I would try removing the ground and cleaning the surface.

What should I do if my leveling jacks are not working?

Silicones and cleaning agents such as Dawn dish soap can worsen the corrosion and render your system irreparable. So what you should do is spray the system well with WD-40 and then wipe clean.

What kind of fluid do you use for leveling jacks?

Hello Joe, Typically Fleetwood used the Power Gear leveling system which is now owned by Lippert Components Inc (LCI). According to the Power Gear manual, they recommend the following: Type A automatic transmission fluid (ATF, Dexron III, etc.,)will work satisfactorily.

Why does my Lippert LCI leveling system not work?

My Lippert LCI leveling system is showing jacks down when the jacks are up. All the lights start blinking with break off and ignition on. Cannot lower jacks.

Why does my Kwikee alarm keep going off?

There is a pressure adjustment, but it must be within specifications. The Kwikee system has a reed switch on the top of each jack. If it is bad it will also cause the “jacks down” alarm to sound. On the back of the Kwikee control board there is a 4 pin plug.

We’ve had a handful of members write in wondering what to do when the leveling jacks on their RV’s slide room, fifth wheel or tow trailer aren’t working properly. For most of these cases, their hydraulic system has either taken on a disturbing growling noise upon descension of the leveling jacks or they simply won’t retract back into the rig.

Where are the jacks on a HWH-RV?

In the manual mode, the jacks are controlled by the UP and DOWN arrow buttons on the right hand side of the touch panel. The UP arrows extend jack pairs and the DOWN arrows retract jack pairs. If the vehicle is equipped with an air suspension, the air must be exhausted from the suspension before leveling the vehicle.

Why are the jacks on my RV not working?

One particular user who emailed in about this issue said they had cleaned and oil their hydraulic system, but the growling problem still persisted. Growling typically means there’s corrosion somewhere in your hydraulic system, likely in the shafts, and each manufacturer has its own recommendations for troubleshooting this issue.

Why are the jacks on my coach not working?

If the jacks or slides are in a different position it will cause an error and things won’t work. You can also disconnect all power from the coach to do the same thing. Sometimes this will help in this type of situation.

What should I do if my spring release Jacks wont retract?

With spring release and power retract systems there is usually a manual release valve for each jack. First, you need to find the hydraulic control unit. Also double-check to make sure no people, pets or belongings are under the RV.

Why does my power gear not go down?

I have a Power Gear 500456. My front jacks won’t go down at the same time and won’t retract fully. Any one have any ideas? I got the new motor and installed it.

How to reset power gear electric Jack error mode?

Power Gear instruction video to demonstrate how to reset the error mode in Power Gear electric jacks. These instructions may be used after servicing a jack or from a power loss to to the jack system. The printed procedure is Power Gear document #3010002127. Upload, livestream, and create your own videos, all in HD.

What to do when power gear leveling is bad?

One can use a jumper cable to jump across the large cable terminal lugs – Note ! Connect the cable to the side with no 12 volts, then you can just tap the hot terminal. Did the pump Run ? Running pump means bad solenoid / coil if 12 volts is present when jack panel button is present.

Where to run ground wire for power gear leveling?

If that is the case with the one you are working with, and it has a ground terminal, just run ground wire from the negative terminal to any ground location, such as the mounting bolt for the motor. I am new Rv’er and have a 2016 Bounder.

Why does my car alarm keep going off at night?

A bad car battery or low battery charge is a widespread problem for a car alarm that goes off during the night. If you hear the car alarm going off at night and the car battery is dead in the morning, the car battery may be bad.

Can a key fob cause a car alarm to go off?

The key fob, also known as a car remote key, is a device which is used to lock/unlock your car doors and even start the engine with just a push of a button. Since the key fob also has controls linked with the car alarm system, a malfunctioning or faulty key fob can send an incorrect signal which may trigger the car’s alarm.

How long does it take HWH leveling jacks to retract?

As far as duty-cycles for retraction goes, HWH told me (and it’s also in the owner’s manual) that the jacks can take up to 50 minutes to fully retract, and HWH doesn’t consider them “out of spec” until they take longer than that.

What should I do if my leveling jack won’t retract?

Be patient and don’t rush yourself. The majority of RV leveling jack systems are made by the HWH Corporation which uses a pressurized hydraulic system to handle the load. With spring release and power retract systems there is usually a manual release valve for each jack.

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Is there a problem with the Jacks down alarm?