Motor Mover Remote

[Annie3]

Hi we have a Truma SE Motormover which was already fitted on the van when we purchased it. Other then an initial try to see if working when delivered as on a seasonal pitch we have not used and unfortunately we had left the batteries in the remote compartment which has now caused corrosion. Does any one know if the remote can be repaired or if we have to order a replacement handset how do you pair up with the mover on van. Any advice would be welcome! Thanks Annie

 

[Jcloughie]

Did you try meticulously removing the batteries and cleaning the compartment.

Easy to find pairing info on Google.

https://www.google.com/search?q=truma+se+pairing&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&hl=en-gb&client=safari

The cost of a second hand remote is just stupid. £175. Look on EBay. There is a chap who repairs Truma components. I have used him. He did a great job. Here is the link.



John

 

[birdman101]

Try A&R Electronics for repair or you may be able to find a used one on EBay and then pair it to your control box If you do buy second hand make sure you get the correct one as there are two types. One for manual operation and other for automatic has they have different buttons, Link here. https://www.arelectronics.co.uk/

 

[Annie3]

Did you try meticulously removing the batteries and cleaning the compartment.

Easy to find pairing info on Google.

https://www.google.com/search?q=truma+se+pairing&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&hl=en-gb&client=safari

The cost of a second hand remote is just stupid. £175. Look on EBay. There is a chap who repairs Truma components. I have used him. He did a great job. Here is the link.



John

Thank you so much! Annie

 

[Annie3]

Try A&R Electronics for repair or you may be able to find a used one on EBay and then pair it to your control box If you do buy second hand make sure you get the correct one as there are two types. One for manual operation and other for automatic has they have different buttons, Link here. https://www.arelectronics.co.uk/

Thankyou much appreciated Annie

 

[Mr Plodd]

Try cleaning the contacts in the remote with an emery board or similar, you may find it all works if you do.

 

[Dustydog]

All the above , plus once fully cleaned spray all the electronics, pcb and battery terminals with Electrical Contact Spray.
Let it thoroughly dry, even leaving it in the airing cupboard overnight!

 

[IanB1485]

Please don't use emery cloth/paper/board , it will remove the electroplating on the battery contacts and the underlying base metal will rust again and you will be back to square one. If you do accidentally remove the electroplating a 'nickel' pen can can apply a film of nickel to the contact surfaces available from cpc farnell - part number SA 02343 , several coats are required.
I'd go with the repair guy Jcloughie posted about , also A & R electronics developments are pretty good and will probably replace the contacts with new.( I also keep a stock of battery contacts extracted from various electronic battery powered modules over the years for just such an eventuality).

 

[Annie3]

Try cleaning the contacts in the remote with an emery board or similar, you may find it all works if you do.

Thank you will try! Annie

 

[Annie3]

Try cleaning the contacts in the remote with an emery board or similar, you may find it all works if you do.

Thank you Annie

 

[Dustydog]

We don’t know how bad the corrosion is .Leaking dry cell batteries give off a very corrosive alkaline residue , potassium hydroxide. I suspect any “plating” has been compromised.
So Annie needs to make the best of a bad job. Removal and cleaning up of the corrosion is very important.
Maybe the damage is already done and Mr Plodd’s suggestion will at least salvage the situation in part?
If it was mine I’d clean up and use the contact spray which as you know etches the surface. If the contacts thereafter are carefully cleaned regularly they should last a long time.
My own remote has suffered the same over the years and at 17 they are still going!

 

[Annie3]

Please don't use emery cloth/paper/board , it will remove the electroplating on the battery contacts and the underlying base metal will rust again and you will be back to square one. If you do accidentally remove the electroplating a 'nickel' pen can can apply a film of nickel to the contact surfaces available from cpc farnell - part number SA 02343 , several coats are required.
I'd go with the repair guy Jcloughie posted about , also A & R electronics developments are pretty good and will probably replace the contacts with new.( I also keep a stock of battery contacts extracted from various electronic battery powered modules over the years for just such an eventuality).

Thank you! Annie

Try A&R Electronics for repair or you may be able to find a used one on EBay and then pair it to your control box If you do buy second hand make sure you get the correct one as there are two types. One for manual operation and other for automatic has they have different buttons, Link here. https://www.arelectronics.co.uk/

Thank you ! Annie

 

[borderbilly]

Annie, a picture speaks volumes.

 

[Annie3]

We don’t know how bad the corrosion is .Leaking dry cell batteries give off a very corrosive alkaline residue , potassium hydroxide. I suspect any “plating” has been compromised.
So Annie needs to make the best of a bad job. Removal and cleaning up of the corrosion is very important.
Maybe the damage is already done and Mr Plodd’s suggestion will at least salvage the situation in part?
If it was mine I’d clean up and use the contact spray which as you know etches the surface. If the contacts thereafter are carefully cleaned regularly they should last a long time.
My own remote has suffered the same over the years and at 17 they are still going!

Thankyou Annie

We don’t know how bad the corrosion is .Leaking dry cell batteries give off a very corrosive alkaline residue , potassium hydroxide. I suspect any “plating” has been compromised.
So Annie needs to make the best of a bad job. Removal and cleaning up of the corrosion is very important.
Maybe the damage is already done and Mr Plodd’s suggestion will at least salvage the situation in part?
If it was mine I’d clean up and use the contact spray which as you know etches the surface. If the contacts thereafter are carefully cleaned regularly they should last a long time.
My own remote has suffered the same over the years and at 17 they are still going!

Thankyou Annie

Annie, a picture speaks volumes.

Thankyou I’ll try and work out how l add one to the post Annie

Annie, a picture speaks volumes.

 

[borderbilly]

that looks cleanable

 

[borderbilly]

if it was me, i would try fine steel wool, very gently.

 

[Jcloughie]

My guess is those contacts could be repaired by any electronics person who is good with a soldering iron.

John

 

[Annie3]

that looks cleanable

Thankyou will give it ago before we try to get someone to fix it Annie

if it was me, i would try fine steel wool, very gently.

thank you Annie

My guess is those contacts could be repaired by any electronics person who is good with a soldering iron.

John

thank you Annie

 

[Kevin M]

Order a fine brass brush from Amazon etc, they type used for suede shoes, give it all a brush and a dab of contact grease such as contralube.

 

[Annie3]

Order a fine brass brush from Amazon etc, they type used for suede shoes, give it all a brush and a dab of contact grease such as contralube.

Thankyou Annie