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Wanderer23 · 05-27-2018, 07:58 AM

2007 American Tradition 42V

Went to take out the coach for a trip and smart wheel dead again. Fuses check out ok.

As usual, no wipers, washers, cruise etc. Each time I take it in to get it checked / fixed nothing is found. Clock setting is apparently ok.

This is getting ridiculous. Can't plan any trips w/o wipers, washers and horn at least.

Was supposed to take my Class B driving test..............gotta cancel that too, coach won't pass the spot inspection.

Desperate for ANY suggestions, etc.

plasma800 · 05-27-2018, 08:02 AM

Is it intermittent? Sounds like a loose connection somewhere. a plug that's bouncing.

Have you called Fleetwood American coach division? They are really good to talk to, and they have ideas I had never thought of whenever I called them.

Gary RVRoamer · 05-27-2018, 12:00 PM

There is a smart wheel control module down near the base of the steering column somewhere. However, the most common problem with these is the contacts within the steering column that lets the steering wheel rotate but still maintain the connections.

This troubleshooter from VIP Smart Wheels may help:
https://www.vipwheels.com/sites/defa...OUBLESHOOT.pdf

Wanderer23 · 05-28-2018, 06:41 AM

The "wheel decoder" is located under my top entry step.

Its part number is 2562-NN2B-V04. Says its a 2007. I can't find any real information online about this or a replacement. It looks nothing like the VIP SM series controllers. Connector plugs are entirely different.

It does not have a 3amp fuse mounted into the case.

I'm assuming troubleshooting procedures are different and now if I can find a fuse for the decoder....................

Wheel is still dead.

Wanderer23 · 05-29-2018, 07:17 AM

Issue resolved!

Totally removed the decoder from under the step. Thoroughly cleaned the contact pins and sockets with electric contact cleaner. Carefully disassembled the decoder box and cleaned the circuit board. Reassembled the box.

Installed & removed the plugs several times. Before installing the plugs the last time I remounted the decoder box back under the step. THEN I reinstalled the plugs making sure I heard them snap back into their proper positions

Turned on the ignition........................BINGO............. ....smart wheel is back on line and working OK. Air horn even sounds stronger then ever too.

While in that area I pulled and reinstalled all the fuses.

Another day and more learned thanks to input and suggestions from folks on this great site.

Thanks for your assistance and have a great day!!!

Czar Of Poop · 06-01-2018, 03:20 PM

I saw that you folks were talking about smart wheel problems just 2 days ago. Well, we have a problem also!

Because of intermittent problems with our smart wheel I looked into the electrical bay under the drivers seat and found that there was a burn area from a electrical lead coming from the Smart Wheel Modular Master Controller SM210 Rev C. I called the manufacture "Vehicle Improvement Products" and found a new SM210 RevC and it is on the way. My problem is where can I find the 3 wiring harnesses that plug in to the Modular? All 3 are 12" long and plug into 3 pigtails in the electrical bay. Because of the burn areas I would like to go new.

ANY ideas would be very helpful.

Happy Camping

Wanderer23 · 06-21-2018, 02:35 PM

Anybody ever bypass the smart wheel and provide individual switches for the wipers, washers, horn, cruise control etc?

Spent hours working on this issue. Contacted Spartan and they were great and very fast with literature, etc. Nothing has worked...…….nada.

Have the schematics, etc. Decoder/controller checks out OK per Spartan Troubleshooting guide

Seeking Plan B or C

Jimcounts · 07-26-2018, 11:02 AM

2007 Newmar MADP. I have the same problem. The controller is erratic. It will work all one day or quit when i push the brake pedal in traffic and not come back on. I bought a new controller and it worked about a year. This time it stopped working in the middle of a big rain storm. No wiper quickly became a safty issue. Someone suggested unplugging the cable and reconnecting them. This worked some of the time. The controller is under the drivers seat which is a dry area. This time it stopped working after sitting a week of 100 degree weather and 2/3 of a day of driving. Cant get it to work at all. Been irratic for a year now.

rvbiker45 · 07-26-2018, 11:17 AM

It sounds like there is a loose connection at the controller. Locate the Smart Wheel module, usually in the electrical bay on driver's side, outside compartment.
Disconnect all of the multi-pin connections, spray with electrical cleaner, and reconnect the pin connectors. Make sure that all of them seat properly with a noticeable click. Some of them are rather cheesy, but they all have to have good connections to work.

Sorry, missed that the controller is under the seat. The rest applies.