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Old 01-09-2019, 02:43 PM   #1
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Good ole Self levelers

We have a 2018 3130RE with Lippert problem. I have posted before about the self level problem. During a “self level” the unit stopped and I could smell a burning smell. Sure enough there was visible smoke emitting from the hydraulic pump. Now when in auto or manual mode, all I get is a clicking. I have tried every suggested reset with buttons combos etc and still the same outcome. There are two separate “blocks” connected in series with the positive terminal that appear to be breakers. However there are no buttons for reset. Am I missing one? The panel states System ok Jacks Down. BTW I did manually lower jacks to level/ stabilize. I am waiting on several other warranty parts to come in to CW and they are aware of this but I am wondering before I drop it off for and endless repair if there is anything I am missing?
 
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Old 01-09-2019, 07:35 PM   #2
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The blocks you are talking about are in fact the breakers, and they are just thermal breakers that close again after cooling, and the one that is connected to the wire that feeds the hydraulic pump motor. There are no reset buttons on them. If you are having issues with the leveling system and you have hydraulic levelers, the fix is to replace the breaker that feeds that hydraulic pump with the 80 amp breaker that Lippert says should have been installed when the system was installed. This is the one I installed in our rig, but they also make an auto-reset version, but you will find that the proper sized breaker will not trip unless a fault occurs. https://www.amazon.com/Bussmann-CB18.../dp/B01LRHRNKE
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I thought so about the breakers. They have had plenty of time to cool but still get click. These are either faulty or the pump is frozen. I will disconnect pump and check for voltage. Thanks again, I will “upgrade” the breaker.
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I thought so about the breakers. They have had plenty of time to cool but still get click. These are either faulty or the pump is frozen. I will disconnect pump and check for voltage. Thanks again, I will “upgrade” the breaker.



If your pump motor was smoking, I would be careful about powering it up with a bigger breaker until you have checked it that it hasn't been damaged. Smoking electric motors is not a good thing.
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I’d have to check out the dual polarity solenoid on the hyd pump motor...it will click just like an automobile starter solenoid does if it’s burned up or if there is insufficient voltage to the solenoid

Here is how to verify whether the dual polarity solenoid is at fault or if you have a hyd pump motor problem instead....

https://www.lci1.com/assets/content/...y_Solenoid.pdf
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