Slide moves slowly

[Webstress]

We have a 98 36MDSS. The slide goes out fine, but retracts much slower than it did before, any ideas?
Thanks - Linda

[Dave and Jaime]

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Originally Posted by Webstress We have a 98 36MDSS. The slide goes out fine, but retracts much slower than it did before, any ideas? Thanks - Linda

check the hydraulic fluid level. any evidence of leaks?

[EngineerMike]

could be a partially clogged retract solenoid. these are basically a solenoid operated needle valve, so if the small hole is partly clogged, you will only ger partly functional flow. Only way to check that is take the valve out & check the end where the needle hole is, retract the needle using the 1/4" brass hex on the sire side of solenoid and clear any debris.
Could also be a weak solenoid; I think that would show on the voltage while under operation; You'll either need to make a plug-in-pigtail where you can read voltage while operating the retract, or take readings using an insulation piercing probe while operating the retract.

Please let us know what you figure out. Mine seems to be slow on occasion, not always, but can't remember if its extending or retracting, and its not slow by a lot.

[96 Wideglide]

Do you have the door, or a couple windows open while retracting ?

[Ken T.]

The problem could be as simple as a difference in temperature. The fluid gets thicker in colder weather and slows down the operation.

Ken Tarkin
34' 2005 Alpine

[EngineerMike]

Fluid temp wasn't my problem; cycling the slide happened within a few minutes in vs. out, and DW remarked on it being slower. I, as usual, wasn't paying attention till she mentioned it. And maybe then only perfunctorily.