Powered Trailer Jacks Operate Opposite of Desired Direction When Switch is Pressed
Question:
One atwood electric jack quit working on our lance truck camper. After replacing a fuss it works but. When we push extend on the remote. It retracts and when we push retract it extends. HELP
asked by: Julie S
Expert Reply:
It sounds like you simply installed your wiring leads reversed from their correct locations. You'll just need to swap the positions of the wires to the motor. This is not an uncommon issue when parts are replaced.
You should have 4 wires on your switch, two red and two black, of different lengths. You want to wire the two longer wires as follows: the longer red wire (without fuse holder) goes to the motor's red wire; the longer black wire goes to the motor's yellow wire. The shorter wires are power input (red) and chassis ground (black).
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