Back again - schwintek slide twisting

[raptor0818]

Back again for some much needed advice. Bedroom slide is fully in, tried to put slide out and the slide moves out about an inch then it starts to twist. Went to the controller to reprogram/resync, pushed little button 6 times and held on button on 7th time, red light flashes, but the green light never comes on per Lippert's instructions. Tomorrow I am will swap one of the living room slide controllers with the bedroom slide and see if that makes a difference. I am sure someone here will have some excellent input. Thanks in advance.


2021 ALPINE 3850RD
2019 RAM 3500

[chuckster57]

If both of the LEDs aren’t blinking then you might need to close the room then start extending until the room binds, then look at the controller for an error code.

One LED will blink 1 or 2 times followed by the other blinking up to 9 times. Post results.

Hitting the little button doesn’t resynch, it just puts the controller in override

[raptor0818]

Hi chuckster57, I will try in the morning to see if any light will flash a code. Didn't see any lights come on the controller when I was working on the system. What do you think about swapping out a controller? I switched the wiring at the controller for each motor and nothing changed, still the same side the stops moving.

[chuckster57]

Try with the same controller first. Make sure you swap the motor wires back, leaving them switched will make the motors run “backwards”.

Swapping motor wires and same side sticks, is usually a motor issue.

[raptor0818]

If its a motor issue how to I get the slide out to be able to reach the motor?

[chuckster57]

We’ll discuss that after you try getting a code. There are ways.

[raptor0818]

Just rebooted the controller, only red light flashes when complete, green light does not come on. Tried slide and same thing happens, starts twisting. While switch is depressed the red and green lights flash on controller, when switch is released the red and green lights remain on, then turn off shortly after.

[chuckster57]

Ok. If the room is retracted and the motor cables are plugged into the correct slots:

Press Extend for 2 seconds and let go. Then press and hold retract until no noise from motors. Repeat 2 times.

Then press extend for 5 seconds and let go. Then press and hold retract until no more motor noise. Repeat 2 times.

Then try to extend room. If it twists then check for trouble code(s).

[raptor0818]

will a trouble code remain lite long enough for me to get to the storage compartment

[raptor0818]

BTW how do I private message.

[gearhead]

This would be the "most" I would, or will, use on the exterior slide "gears":
https://www.amazon.com/WD-40-300052-...%2C1254&sr=8-3

[travelin texans]

Just FYI regarding Schwintec lubrication! Use a dry Lube or a silicone spray with Teflon both are available in the WD40 brand at Walmart, but DO NOT use regular WD40 on anything that rotates such as your slides, it's a dust/dirt magnet.
Regular WD40 is great on rusted bolts & tar removal, but not on anything rubber or rotating equipment.
Just my .02!

[raptor0818]

Thanks, plan on using CRC with PTFE

[jamtracy]

I’m late to the party. This happened to me. The screw holding one of the motors backed out and the motors was basically spinning, wrapping up the wires because it became “unseated”. I got it to drop back in and haven’t had an issue since.

[raptor0818]

Good Morning, put the slide track assemblies back together yesterday. Replaced lower track, both rollers and plastic shoes. Measured distance for blocks, measured the slide for equal distance from side wall, lightly lubed block assemblies, buttoned everything up and then tried the slide. The slide operated excellent and I am one happy camper again. Thank you everyone for your comments and help.