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| Denis (Denis)
Registered Member Username: Denis Post Number: 6 Registered: 11-2005 Posted From: 76.189.132.89 Rating: N/A |
I have a 4106 with manual leveling valves added on. This was done before we purchased the coach, so I don't know specifics about the system. My problem is left rear will not release air to drop the bus. It will raise, but, will not deflate. I checked the switch it seems OK. Before I go under I would like to know more about what I have. The problem started as an intermittent one, but now it just doesn't work. Anybody have any ideas or thoughts I would appreciate your help. Thanks Denis   | ||
| Pete/RTS Daytona (Pete_rtsdaytona)
Registered Member Username: Pete_rtsdaytona Post Number: 364 Registered: 1-2005 Posted From: 208.118.14.63 Rating: N/A |
Hi I design and sell leveling systems for buses - This is NOT one of mine but - my guess is The black solenoids on each side that are furthest away from the Red solenoid appear to be the solenoids that bleeds the air from the air bags First verify the side that is working by putting your meter / test light on the non grounded solenoid terminal of the RIGHT REAR outer most solenoid - to verify my guess that it is truely the bleed solenoid If it is - THEN Put your meter / test light on the LEFT outer Most Solenoid non grounded terminal and operator the left rear lower switch and see if you get any voltage there - if you do and no air bleed then the solenoids bad I'm pretty sure I have a similar style solenoid that I can send you to replace it - just tell me the voltage 12 or 24 - It's free - You'll just have to pay postage The red solenoids appear to be 5 port 2 way solenoids - there purpose is most likely to provide the cutover from manual raise/lower to auto height control. BUT it appears that one of the wires is off the RED solenoid - which would disable AUTO level - Clear as mud - no give me a call Pete RTS/Daytona ***386***672***0571*** (Florida time) | ||
| Randy Davidson (Rdavidson)
Registered Member Username: Rdavidson Post Number: 3 Registered: 7-2006 Posted From: 66.82.9.73 Rating: N/A |
Pete is awesome. Whatever he says is the fact. I have his leveling system on my H3-40 and it works exactely has he planned it. I recommend his system to everyone who needs air leveling. | ||
| john w. roan (Chessie4905)
Registered Member Username: Chessie4905 Post Number: 636 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 71.58.117.21 Rating: N/A |
You may need to clean the inside of the offending valve if electrical checks out ok. May have a small amount of corrosion or residue in it from a period of non-use. | ||
| George M. Todd (George_mc6)
Registered Member Username: George_mc6 Post Number: 226 Registered: 8-2006 Posted From: 76.168.69.233 Rating: N/A |
Whatever you do, DON'T GO UNDER AN AIRED UP BUS WITHOUT SECURELY BLOCKING IT AT THE JACKING POINTS! That also applies to between the tires and fenders! Then follow Pete's advice to the letter. HTH, George | ||
| Denis (Denis)
Registered Member Username: Denis Post Number: 7 Registered: 11-2005 Posted From: 76.189.132.89 Rating: N/A |
Thanks everyone, I am going out soon to start the diagnosis. Will block it upcarefully, Thanks, Denis | ||
| Denis (Denis)
Registered Member Username: Denis Post Number: 8 Registered: 11-2005 Posted From: 76.189.132.89 Rating: N/A |
THANK YOU, EVERYONE. It was just a loose wire that caused the lack of response to bleed air off. Pete, thank you for your help in understanding my system better. I reconnected the broken wires as well but I am not sure if I am getting it back the way it should be. That will require a little more investigating. Thanks, Denis |