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Old 07-11-2017, 03:56 PM   #1
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Front window night shade - Thor Axis

Since motor on shade has never worked, is there a way to convert shade to a manual shade? It would be easier to close it by tugging at bottomi instead of rolling it up holding top roller.

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Old 08-06-2017, 12:17 PM   #2
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I've seen posts on these forums saying motors for these shades are fairly inexpensive on e-Bay and maybe Amazon and they are said to be easily replaced.
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Old 08-06-2017, 01:07 PM   #3
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Our nightshade didn't work when we did our walk through. It came down a few inches then stopped. Dealer said they reset it, it works well now. I don't know how to reset it tho.
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Old 08-06-2017, 01:23 PM   #4
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Does it not even try to run? I'm assuming you checked fuse. If it try's to run and you need programming instructions I can post them.
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Old 08-23-2017, 12:30 AM   #5
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Our shade worked fine before we took our rv in for unrelated warranty work. After we got it home and immediately prior to a weekend trip, we discovered it was no longer working. Called the service tech who was totally clueless. Our confidence level in said tech was greatly diminished when after a 10 minute search on YouTube I found instructions on how to fix the problem. There are min/max limits set for both when the ignition is on and when it is off. When messing with fuses and/or the battery, the tech must have caused the motor to forget those limits. If it's not a fuse, then it's probably that. Seems you can solve tons of issues by watching YouTube. ;-)
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Old 08-23-2017, 01:38 AM   #6
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Our nightshade didn't work when we did our walk through. It came down a few inches then stopped. Dealer said they reset it, it works well now. I don't know how to reset it tho.
there is a you tube video by the shade mfg, on how to set it to work,
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Old 08-23-2017, 01:49 AM   #7
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there is a you tube video by the shade mfg, on how to set it to work,
mine loses it programming for no apparent reason and then accepts programming and works a few days....too aggrevating...I now have manual hanger devices rigged that work perfectly
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Old 08-29-2017, 12:47 AM   #8
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mine loses it programming for no apparent reason and then accepts programming and works a few days....too aggrevating...I now have manual hanger devices rigged that work perfectly


Please share. I'm having problems w mine working too
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Old 08-29-2017, 01:17 AM   #9
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Here are the instructions for setting the limits on the motorized shades.

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Old 08-29-2017, 04:00 PM   #10
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Thanks Super Dave! Mine is fine at the moment, but I'm saving these instructions just in case!
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Thanks Super Dave! Mine is fine at the moment, but I'm saving these instructions just in case!
You are very welcome! Always happy to share!
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Old 09-01-2017, 01:16 AM   #12
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My shades DOES NOT LOWER
Learning button DOES BEEP though - so frustrated
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Old 09-01-2017, 01:21 AM   #13
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My shades DOES NOT LOWER
Learning button DOES BEEP though - so frustrated
Call Thor, they have a 24/7 helpline. You may have to leave a message, but they call back fairly quickly. 877-855-2867
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My shades DOES NOT LOWER
Learning button DOES BEEP though - so frustrated
My sometimes lowers, but when it does, it wont raise My "learning" button beeps great. It'll "learn" me not to lower it and expect it to raise.
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Old 09-01-2017, 01:23 AM   #15
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Call Thor, they have a 24/7 helpline. You may have to leave a message, but they call back fairly quickly. 877-855-2867


They weren't very helpful. Do you have any idea where fuse is located for windshield privacy shade
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Old 09-01-2017, 01:26 AM   #16
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They weren't very helpful. Do you have any idea where fuse is located for windshield privacy shade
Sorry, but since I don't have a Vegas I wouldn't know where to look. Hopefully someone with a Vegas can help.

Do you have Ed's manual, information may be in there.
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