Hydraulic issues

[Bungy]

Recently I have been experiencing strange hydraulic issues. When first activating the system (both leveling and slides) it’s almost like I have to ‘wake up’ the system. For example, yesterday I tried to retract my kitchen slide (Solitude 373) but the pump didn’t engage. I had to ‘bump’ the extend button (pump did activate) a few times before the retract function finally worked. The same problem has occurred with the leveling system too so it appears, to me at least, to be a problem with the pump itself. The battery is brand new, the breaker has been changed to an 80 amp and the fluid level is good, any ideas?

[traveldawg]

Quick response….. tighten all electrical connections to/from pump and associated electrical components; especially the grounds.

[Bungy]

Thanks, that seems to be an issue alright.

[Bungy]

All wiring is good, anybody else?

[FT4NOW]

I wonder if it's a faulty 80A breaker. Not doubting you, but how do you know the battery is good, have you had a load test performed, or are you going off the voltage. What is the voltage reading anyway? Just because it is brand new, doesnt always equate to it is good.

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[Bungy]

I wonder if it's a faulty 80A breaker. Not doubting you, but how do you know the battery is good, have you had a load test performed, or are you going off the voltage. What is the voltage reading anyway? Just because it is brand new, doesnt always equate to it is good.

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Could be the breaker, will check...

[traveldawg]

I'm pretty sure there is a relay for the hydraulic motor. Be sure the control wires for it are OK. Maybe have someone operate the slide switch while feeling/listening to that relay to be sure it is engaging every time. You could put a meter on the pump wiring too in order to verify voltage to the motor every time the switch is operated.

[Bungy]

I wonder if it's a faulty 80A breaker. Not doubting you, but how do you know the battery is good, have you had a load test performed, or are you going off the voltage. What is the voltage reading anyway? Just because it is brand new, doesnt always equate to it is good.

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not the breaker, hotwired it from battery to pump, same issue..........

[Bungy]

I'm pretty sure there is a relay for the hydraulic motor. Be sure the control wires for it are OK. Maybe have someone operate the slide switch while feeling/listening to that relay to be sure it is engaging every time. You could put a meter on the pump wiring too in order to verify voltage to the motor every time the switch is operated.

can hear relay clicking, voltages ok

[FT4NOW]

not the breaker, hotwired it from battery to pump, same issue..........

Possibly a problem with the pump itself?

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