JDP

[JDP]

Hey guys. My name is JDP from Scottsboro ALA.
Just purchased my 2016 Mountain Aire. For some reason the windshield night shade only comes down to the driving safety level. It was working normal but now it’s not. No key in ignition and park brake engaged. Been told there is a reset button but haven’t been able to locate. Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks

 

[Neal]

Welcome to RVForums @JDP and congrats on your purchasing an amazing coach. Maybe someone else that knows can help but I'd try turning off 12V power (salesman switch at the door) then turn on again after 30 seconds and see if it resets that way.

 

[JDP]

Tried that twice but didn’t work but thanks for trying.

 

[Neal]

Have you tried calling Newmar? The number should be on the window left of the wheel. Don't be afraid to reach out to them.

 

[TJ&LadyDi]

Hi, @JDP and welcome to RVF. Glad to have you here.

I think you likely have MCD shades and here's a link to the manual for them.

http://mcdinnovations.com/downloads/MCD-AmDuo-OM-r6-1-4-website.pdf

Limit programming instructions begin on Page 8. You will find the "learning switches" (there are two) at the end of wires tucked up under the shades at the driver-side end. It is a bit of an inconvenient location, but once you get things figured out it is not too bad.

Also, look in the Resources section (green bar at top of page, scroll right) and you will find a short version of the limit programming instructions that I posted some time back. Here's a link as well.

Programming MCD shade limits

Programming instructions for setting upper and lower limits for MCD electric roller shades.

rvforums.com

Good luck.

TJ

 

[BGMAC]

Welcome to the group. Scottsboro is the home of the unclaimed luggage for the airlines. We have been there a few times.

 

[JDP]

Hi, @JDP and welcome to RVF. Glad to have you here.

I think you likely have MCD shades and here's a link to the manual for them.

http://mcdinnovations.com/downloads/MCD-AmDuo-OM-r6-1-4-website.pdf

Limit programming instructions begin on Page 8. You will find the "learning switches" (there are two) at the end of wires tucked up under the shades at the driver-side end. It is a bit of an inconvenient location, but once you get things figured out it is not too bad.

Also, look in the Resources section (green bar at top of page, scroll right) and you will find a short version of the limit programming instructions that I posted some time back. Here's a link as well.

Programming MCD shade limits

Programming instructions for setting upper and lower limits for MCD electric roller shades.

rvforums.com

Good luck.

TJ

Thanks TJ. Good instructions. Just cannot find the reset switch. Looked for 2 days.

 

[TJ&LadyDi]

Thanks TJ. Good instructions. Just cannot find the reset switch. Looked for 2 days.

They can be hard to find, but are tucked up around the end of the shade roller. A flashlight may be needed to help you spot them.

TJ

 

[JDP]

Found those 2 wires but there is no button or switch connected to either of them.

 

[TJ&LadyDi]

OK...they are both two-wire pairs, right? Like miniature lamp cord? If so, just short the two wires in a given pair together. That's all a switch does.

I think I recall that a while back, Newmar just installed wires without switches. That may be the case with your coach. You could easily install a couple of miniature, momentary push-button switches on the two pairs if you want.

TJ

 

[JDP]

These 2 wires go up and in the end of the roller. They have connectors as you can see on each end. Should I cut those off to short the wires?

 

[TJ&LadyDi]

I wouldn't cut the connectors off. You might even ask Newmar if there is a plug-in switch that originally came with your coach. Or, you could find a mating plug at an electronics supply place and build your own.

Personally, I would just find some insulated solid-conductor wire of the appropriate size (20 AWG?) to insert into the contacts and make a U-shaped shorting wire. Strip the insulation off about a quarter inch on each end of a 2" piece of wire. Then you can just insert the shorting wire into both sides of the plug when you need to reset the shade limits. Actually, it might be more convenient than holding a switch down during the programming sequence.

If the wire pairs are not labeled, know that one set is to program the "visor" and one set for the "shade." Once you determine which is which, be sure to label them.

Good luck.

TJ

 

[JDP]

Thanks TJ. You have really been a big help and taking the time to explain. Appreciate your patience as well
JDP

 

[TJ&LadyDi]

My pleasure! Always glad to help...especially a fellow Mountain Aire owner.

TJ

 

["EZ"]

Welcome from Georgia!

 

[flyboy013]

That connector looks like an AutoMotionShade programmer connector. You need the programmer to reset. See the below document.

Automotionshade

 

[NWIP]

I think we should determine if the op has Automotion shades or MCD.

 

[flyboy013]

Based on this TSB, it appears that the 2014/2015 MADP had AutoMotion shades and I know that the 2018 MADP does too. I would expect the years in between do too, but as you stated the OP need to confirm.