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Originally Posted by Bnrc73
Thanks. Found it. Unhooked the scare light so it’s not on all the time. Very seldom used the light anyway. Nothing works with the remote. It’s $200 to replace the system with a new remote and controller box. Just not sure if it’s worth it just to use the remote for awning, slides, and landing gear. Something to ponder I guess.
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For those of us who actually use and like the Remote, the failure is upsetting. But usually the failure can be overcome. And not by paying $200+ to replace the "brain".
There have a been a number of Posts over the years about the relationship between the Remote and the "Brain" it interacts with. Here is one from 2011 that is still applicable and should help you. You could do a Search but this should get you going again.
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https://www.montanaowners.com/forums...ad.php?t=47547
This is becoming a common problem. Several members have apparently figured out a bypass to buying a new control module. Basically the problem is an interlock designed to prevent concurrent usage of the external switch and the remote fails to reset. The result is only the remote functions. Replacing the control module is the standard solution as the interlock is built into the control board circuitry (~ $200).
The bypass is to move the ground wire from the switches from the connection on the control module to a chassis ground. This negates the interlock and enable the switches once again. The problem of using the external switch and the remote at the same time is not one I consider an issue.
Here are several threads which supply all the knowledge you need to correct the problem.
Page 4 of the discussion - GTOWag (second post on that page) describes the problem and solution.
https://www.montanaowners.com/forums/...remote,control
Jackel1959 describes the problem and solution with pictures!
https://www.montanaowners.com/forums/...ad.php?t=46515
Even more discussion of the problem.
https://www.montanaowners.com/forums/...ad.php?t=46379