TV booster
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Topic: TV booster
Posted By: codycountry
Subject: TV booster
Date Posted: 03 Mar 2019 at 5:40pm
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My booster in the little cubby above the bed on my 2013 HR177 stopped working. At least the red indicator light doesn't turn on, and the TV doesn't work on local signals like it did. Searching for a quick and easy fix for someone who is not an electrician. That would be me. I presume I just need to order and install a new booster? I can't even see how the heck you would do that to replace it, how you remove the cubby from the ceiling, the way it is installed and hanging there above the bed doesn't show any easy access or ease of removal. Thanks in advance for your help.
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Posted By: mcarter
Date Posted: 03 Mar 2019 at 5:49pm
Cody,
Are you talking about an outlet looking device that has a switch for the amp? And you can't get the LED for the amp to light?
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Mike Carter
2015 178
" I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability."
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Posted By: codycountry
Date Posted: 03 Mar 2019 at 6:39pm
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I think that's what you mean. It's up above the bed in a hang down little cubby, a real head knocker if you ain't careful, and inside there is a little button you push to turn on the amp for the antenna. Tv. It would drain your battery if you forgot to turn it off. It turned on with a little red led light showing. Now nothing. And the TV won't work. Thanks
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Posted By: StephenH
Date Posted: 03 Mar 2019 at 6:49pm
Have you perhaps blown a fuse? Check your fuse panel to see. If the fuses are still good, then you would need to take a multimeter and see if power is getting to the switch after removing the booster from the wall.
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StephenH
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Posted By: codycountry
Date Posted: 03 Mar 2019 at 6:59pm
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Thanks StephenH, I'll do that fuse check. I can accomplish that part. If that doesn't work Then I'll have to find someone who understands how to work a multimeter for that other part if I need to, and someone who even owns one. I have no clue on what that is. I love this web site and the people who help here. Thanks so much. SR
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Posted By: StephenH
Date Posted: 03 Mar 2019 at 7:07pm
If you have a Harbor Freight nearby, they usually have an advertisement where you can get a small one for free with purchase. This Sunday's Parade insert has a Super Coupon for one. It is handy to have one.
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StephenH
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,...
http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7712 - ouR escaPOD mods
Former RPod 179
Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS
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Posted By: mcarter
Date Posted: 04 Mar 2019 at 7:54am
I have had to replace one of those modules. The switch would not stay engaged, I got it to work with a toothpick as it worked as long as red button was depressed. Finally found a direct replacement for module on eBay and it has worked ever since. I still have the old one, haven't tried a repair to it, project for a slow day. I did verify the switch was the issue. See if it works if you hold the red button in.
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Mike Carter
2015 178
" I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability."
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