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    Posted: 02 Aug 2018 at 2:54pm
i have a 2017 FR 179.
The bathroom ventilation fan just stopped working. Tried to get troubleshooting help from Maxxair.
No help there.
ANY IDEAS WHAT THE PROBLEM COULD BE.
I checked the fuses already.
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Posts: 3419 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 02 Aug 2018 at 2:58pm
Do you have electrical troubleshooting skills, like using a multimeter? I don't mean to offend. They are pretty simple, 12v in to a switch from switch to a motor and mine has a vent lid positioning switch. So three things that have a function in fan working. Fact fuses are good is clue the motor is not overdrawing.
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Posts: 473 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 02 Aug 2018 at 3:33pm
I am electricity-knowledge deficient. That said, it is amazing how often with r-pods a simple loose wire is the culprit!! May it be so easy in your case.
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Posts: 1407 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 02 Aug 2018 at 3:41pm
The way the Pod bounces around while being towed, I wouldn't be at all surprised if a wire worked loose. All it takes is a crimp not being done correctly.
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Posts: 113 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 03 Aug 2018 at 10:34am
Do what's the cheapest first.  You've checked the fuse, also check the electrical connections in the pod's power supply as well for the fan.  In our larger TT I had to tighten many of the connections at the panel.

After that check any connections at the fan.  Next cheapest is to get a "light-up pen style" circuit checker in the automotive area of Walmart and start working your way from either end of the circuit.  I usually work backwards from whatever device isn't working.
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Posts: 3419 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 03 Aug 2018 at 3:35pm
Last time mine failed it was the switch that activates when the vent is open. I didn't replace it, I worked with it a bit and it started working, has so ever since. GREMLINS.
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Posts: 6128 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 03 Aug 2018 at 4:35pm
There is also a fuse holder on the fan housing itself, check that. I had one corrode.
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