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09-11-2019, 10:21 AM
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Power Gear Jacks work only when engine is on.
My jacks don’t seem to be getting power unless I start the engine. I turn them on and push one of the buttons, and nothing. This is new. So I tried starting the engine and they work. This has happened the last three times I’ve tried using the jacks. Can’t imagine why starting the engine makes a difference. Anyone ?
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09-11-2019, 10:44 AM
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The engine alternator is assisting the battery voltage, so I'd start checking the power difference with engine Off vs running.
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09-11-2019, 10:59 AM
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Newmar Owners Club Ford Super Duty Owner
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My PowerGear jacks and slides require the engine to be on to work.
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09-11-2019, 11:09 AM
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Fleetwood Owners Club Workhorse Chassis Owner
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Location: San Jose, Ca, USA
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Yup - engine running, parking brake set, transmission in Park in order to operate the jacks or slides.
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09-12-2019, 04:31 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mogulite
My jacks don’t seem to be getting power unless I start the engine. I turn them on and push one of the buttons, and nothing. This is new. So I tried starting the engine and they work. This has happened the last three times I’ve tried using the jacks. Can’t imagine why starting the engine makes a difference. Anyone ?
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Are you saying the leveling system once worked without having the engine running? Even if it did, it is best to run the engine while leveling. That jack pump/motor draws a considerable amount of current from the electrical system. So it's best to have the extra energy from the alternator to help those batteries out some. Like said above!
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09-12-2019, 06:04 AM
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Ford Super Duty Owner
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Location: NW Ohio
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On mine, the IGN needs to be in RUN for the Power Gear leveling system to get power. Although having the key in RUN without the engine actually being started will work, I start the engine to provide more power to the leveler pump motor.
This is a link to my Power Gear leveler instructions.
http://1999southwind.com/DOWNLOAD/PowerGear_Manual.pdf
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09-12-2019, 05:31 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Gary RVRoamer
The engine alternator is assisting the battery voltage, so I'd start checking the power difference with engine Off vs running.
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Especially the condition of the batteries = load test, followed by specific gravity testing of each cell. I have seen old battery cable terminals corrode inside and create high resistance.
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09-14-2019, 07:45 AM
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The jacks on our Mirada require the engine to be running, the transmission in park, and the parking brake set. I think this is pretty much standard.
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09-14-2019, 08:57 AM
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Mine is like Waiter21 above, I can energize the level system with key in RUN and I usually level up without running the engine. Just a bit quieter for the neighbors.
In your case you're indicating a change, which sounds like the other posters are giving good advice to check battery load capacity. I guess my technique can provide an early warning of battery degradation.....
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09-14-2019, 09:26 AM
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My new unit 2014 requires engine running. My last unit 2007, didn't need motor running. That turned into a disaster, as power gear faulted out and locked up. Took a few calls to power gear to learn how to reset board. After that I learned my lesson
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