Schwintek Motors

[eprman1]

How reliable are Schwintek slide out motors? I had one replaced in January and only used it a couple of times since then and it failed again.

I verified it is the same motor and not the controller by swapping cables at the controller. The error code was 'wiring short' but I ohmed out the cable and it is fine. The motor starts and stops after 2 seconds. I can't even by-pass it to get it to fully extend/retract.

Any helpful insight out there?

[nothermark]

"Wiring short" sounds like the motor is drawing excess current. Almost all motors will do that if the rotor is not able to spin up. Check and see if your slide is stuck or remove the motor and see if it spins up. (Off hand I don't recall whether that is a slide in or slide out operation.)

There are a couple of youtube video's about fixing Shwintek systems. I'd be inclined to check for other damage or an incorrect setting in the controller. Did one side of the slide try to move each time? Was it the same end? There is also an over ride function that may reset the unit:

http://www.amlrv.com/site/wp-content...l-override.pdf

The motors that will not draw excess current when the rotor cannot spin up are called impedance protected motors and found in places where there is very low torque like pancake fans. Your slide motor definitely will not fit in that category.

[eprman1]

Thanks. I tried to re-sync the motors and reset everything. I found that link (and others) a few days ago. No Luck. The #1 motor runs for about two seconds with each button push, in or out. Of course the system is completely out of sync now. The slide is not stuck on anything and nothing in the path. I checked the full path and nothing is in the way. I haven't pulled it yet to see if it spins on its own. I'm bringing it back for warranty this weekend. I'm just not happy because it is a two hour trip each way. AND, I have to leave it overnight. They won't order a replacement until they verify it is the motor.

I had the motor changed when I brought the unit in for some front cap work. I figured it would be easier and not much more expensive since it was already there. These guys do know what they are doing and are strongly recommended by Tiffin.

I just think I got a bad replacement motor.