Lippert Slide code fault

[Terhen]

Hello everybody! I have a slide out code fault on my 2017 Vegas 25.2. I noticed it while I was getting my rig ready for the season. The slide out control module is flashing red, nine times. According to the list on the module, it says Hall Pwr Short to Gnd. Some kind of ground fault. I tested the slide last week and it was working fine. I did change the the 30-Amp when I discovered the fault. Any ideas?

[javelin]

I am not a slide expert by any stretch, but until the experts chime in I believe that this error can typically sometimes imply a broken wire or connection at one of the slide motors. But, I am wondering if you are actually having any problems operating the slide or just noticed your controller blinking this code? Make sure your coach battery is charged or on shore power and if the slide is actually working normally, ensure that you hold the in/out button in its operated position for about 5 seconds after the slide stops moving in or out at its normal travel limits, before releasing the switch. This helps ensure the controller is in sync for both slide motors. A full in out cycle might actually clear that code.
If you are having actual slide operating problems, like one motor only operating (so the slide is jamming), then you should not apply further power until you investigate why, or more serious damage can result.
You said you changed the 30 amp......did you mean you turned off the use/store switch powering the coach? You will need to turn that back on in order to determine if the slide actually has a problem or not.....unless you have already confirmed a problem other than the blinking code.

[Beau388]

Originally Posted by Terhen

Hello everybody! I have a slide out code fault on my 2017 Vegas 25.2. I noticed it while I was getting my rig ready for the season. The slide out control module is flashing red, nine times. According to the list on the module, it says Hall Pwr Short to Gnd. Some kind of ground fault. I tested the slide last week and it was working fine. I did change the the 30-Amp when I discovered the fault. Any ideas?Attachment 30182

Usually, one of the motor cable has become chafed by rubbing on the lower tracks. The Hall effect sensors in the motors send pulses to the controller based on the motors speed. The controller uses this comparison to decrease the voltage to the faster motor to keep the motors in sync. You can put the controller into emergency override and move the slide; however, emergency override removes all of the safety features of the controller. This can easily cause the slide to cock when moving.

<https://support.lci1.com/documents/i...e-out-assembly>

[Terhen]

Originally Posted by Beau388

Usually, one of the motor cable has become chafed by rubbing on the lower tracks. The Hall effect sensors in the motors send pulses to the controller based on the motors speed. The controller uses this comparison to decrease the voltage to the faster motor to keep the motors in sync. You can put the controller into emergency override and move the slide; however, emergency override removes all of the safety features of the controller. This can easily cause the slide to cock when moving.

&lt;https://support.lci1.com/documents/i...e-out-assembly&gt;

I haven't actually tried to put the slide out after discovering the fault. I was a little nervous about that. This is the first unit that I owned with a slide. For troubleshooting purposes should I try extending the slide or will that cause it to jam in the tracks?

[EA37TS]

Originally Posted by Terhen

I haven't actually tried to put the slide out after discovering the fault. I was a little nervous about that. This is the first unit that I owned with a slide. For troubleshooting purposes should I try extending the slide or will that cause it to jam in the tracks?

Have you tried unplugging the controller for a few minutes and then plugging it back in to see if the fault clears?

[Beau388]

Originally Posted by EA37TS

Have you tried unplugging the controller for a few minutes and then plugging it back in to see if the fault clears?

If you press the extent/retract switch twice in rapid succession, it will reset the controller and clear the fault. If it is a true fault it will reoccur when you try to move the slide.

[ador]

I had the same error code once when I plugged in my RV to my residential outlet using an adapter. I called THOR and tech advised me to do what Beau suggested above. But I was told to do it 6x. Give it a try. I had to reset both slide out errors using that method.

[Terhen]

Originally Posted by ador

I had the same error code once when I plugged in my RV to my residential outlet using an adapter. I called THOR and tech advised me to do what Beau suggested above. But I was told to do it 6x. Give it a try. I had to reset both slide out errors using that method.

This morning I cleared the fault code on my Vegas. I pushed the extend/retract button 6 times quickly, as suggested. It worked! I ran the slide in and out five times and and everything is good. Thanks to everyone that responded to my problem. The people in this forum are awesome!

[ador]

Glad it worked out for you. And yes. People are very helpful in this forum.