What causes a motorized awning to stop working?
Here are some steps to take to find the problem and then fix the motorized awning. There are several problems that can cause the awning not to work correctly. Take some time inspecting the awning for any signs of warping, weather damage, rusting, tearing in the awning fabric itself, or the motor overheating and working too hard.
How can I test my power awning motor?
You can test the wiring by unplugging the awning motor and connecting wires directly to your battery or another 12V power source. If the awning moves correctly than the problem is in the wiring or switch. The next thing to check is the switch connections.
Why is my Solara power awning not moving?
On Solara Power Awnings there is a hole on the top of the plastic motor cover, use a drill and socket to try and turn the override. If it grinds or just doesn’t move you have a mechanical problem. Remove the plastic covers from both ends of the awning and look for any damaged bearings or broken gears on the motor side.
What should I do if my awning is overheating?
Take some time inspecting the awning for any signs of warping, weather damage, rusting, tearing in the awning fabric itself, or the motor overheating and working too hard. Check the power connections to see if there is a short in the wiring, or the cord is not plugged in.
You can test the wiring by unplugging the awning motor and connecting wires directly to your battery or another 12V power source. If the awning moves correctly than the problem is in the wiring or switch. The next thing to check is the switch connections.
Why does my RV awning not start up?
Next, it could be the wiring in the awning that passes through its arm. And finally most likely it could be the motor itself that has an issue. If there is no clicking or even starting sound of motor, the supply isn’t reaching or the motor has gone bad.
What to do if your Solera power awning stops working?
If you need a replacement motor then you will use the Solera Power Awning Replacement Motor # LC266149. The best way to test is to remove the head housing and use a circuit tester like # PTW2993 to check the wires going into the motor for power. If you have power going into the motor when you press the switch then you know that the motor is bad.
What to do if your power awning won’t retract?
Remove the plastic covers from both ends of the awning and look for any damaged bearings or broken gears on the motor side. If you tried connecting 12V directly to the motor during the electrical checks and nothing happened your motor is dead. Or if like mine, it makes a lot of noise and moves very slowly, it needs to be replaced.
