Vent Window Motor Intermittent

[Merrymacs]

On my 1999 Sundancer 310 the vent window motor is very intermittent. If I keep pushing the switch the vent window will eventually open or close but very very slowly. Any recommendations or similar problems out there. I assume I need a new vent motor but not sure. Thanks for the help.

 

[RonF]

Before replacing the motor, try a generous amount of lithium grease on the shaft that exits the gear housing. That fixed mine several years ago.

 

[Merrymacs]

I will give that a try. Thanks.

 

[davefin]

Anyone ever try to access the motor for this vent? Is is easy to get to and remove?

 

[Merrymacs]

Thanks Ron F for the suggestion. IT WORKED! I took lithium grease and sprayed it all over the shaft inside and out and after an hour or so it started opening and closing again. It only cost me $3.20 for the grease instead of $350.00 for the new motor. Thanks again.

 

[Merrymacs]

I am not mechanical at all and I had the motor out in less than 10 minutes. There are 2 bolts that need removed to get the vent motor out. Very easy!

 

[RonF]

Glad that worked. Just needs periodic lube job to keep working smoothly.