I purchased a replacement motor on Amazon for under $200. Step-by-step: Replacing the Motor on a Solara Power Awning If you get to this step you might have to get a dealer involved. If the motor checks out ok and bypassing the switch doesn’t make a difference you will have to try and trace the wires looking for any loose connections or broken wire. If the awning extends and retracts properly you need to replace the switch. Remove awning switch then, using a short piece of wire connect the 12V power terminal to the extend and then retract side of the switch. The next thing to check is the switch connections. If the awning moves correctly than the problem is in the wiring or switch. You can test the wiring by unplugging the awning motor and connecting wires directly to your battery or another 12V power source. It could also lead to an electrical fire. Try running the awning with the meter on the battery and disconnected from shore power, if there is a large drop in voltage your battery is bad.īad or loose wiring – A broken wire or loose electrical connection will prevent the awning from getting enough power to work properly. If you are plugged into shore power you should be getting over 12v. The easiest way to check your power is with the battery meter built in to your RV.įor a better check place a volt meter across your battery and see what it reads. Low 12v power – This could be caused by a bad battery or the 12v converter in your RV may have failed or be failing. Here are the items to check for power problems: If the awning motor doesn’t receive power, it will not be able to extend or retract your awning.
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