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05-13-2019, 01:11 PM #1
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Front landing toggle switch not working for retraction
Just thought I's throw this out as I'm puzzled and thought the GD community might have a few tips or hints.
I have a 2016 GD Reflection 308BHS. I went to take it out of storage over the weekend and for whatever reason, the front landing toggle switch wouldn't work for retracting. No problem for extending (ie. pressing the toggle down), but nothing on the retract (toggle up). I had to manually raise it. Checked the fuse (10a) and no problem there. Batteries were fully charged.
I got under the trailer and tried wiggling the wires hoping that would do something but nothing worked. Assuming it's some sort of a wiring issue at the point.
Any advice and/or tips??
Cheers!
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05-13-2019, 03:39 PM #2
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Others have posted a loose wire at the switch, or a bad switch. Just pull the switch and you should hopefully see the issue.
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05-13-2019, 07:13 PM #3
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05-14-2019, 08:34 AM #4
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Sounds like the switches are broken. They have a little pin underneath the rocker and it breaks either while raising or lowering the landing gear. It works ok in the other direction, at least for a while. You can pry off the rocker portion of the switch and see how it works. A nail stuck in the hole that the pin normally occupies will allow you to toggle the switch in either direction until you can get a replacement.
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05-14-2019, 09:46 AM #5
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05-14-2019, 10:02 AM #6
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05-14-2019, 10:04 AM #7
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My switch went bad after 6 month. GD sent me a replacement.
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05-14-2019, 10:20 AM #8
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Wow, thanks to everyone that replied. Amazes me how lousy these things can be built sometimes. I'll have a close look today and hopefully get it solved. Appreciate all the help!
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05-14-2019, 10:32 AM #9
Here's one (of many) broken switches I've dealt with:
Jim
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05-15-2019, 12:07 PM #10
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Got it dialled. Front toggle switch just needed readjustment and a bit of wiggling and the rear toggle was in fact broken. Thanks for everyone's help - much appreciated!
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