I need HELP!!!: Bathroom ventilation fan

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Topic: Bathroom ventilation fan

Posted By: Matt88
Subject: Bathroom ventilation fan
Date 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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Matt88

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Posted By: mcarter
Date 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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Mike Carter
2015 178
" I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability."

Posted By: Happy Tripping
Date 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.

Posted By: TheBum
Date 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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Alan
2022 R-Pod 196 "RaptoRPod"
2022 Ram 1500 Lone Star 4x4
Three cats

Posted By: Larry-D
Date 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.

Posted By: mcarter
Date 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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Mike Carter
2015 178
" I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability."

Posted By: furpod
Date 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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