Eureka Yellow jacket vacuum not working

[nwiber]

We just bought a 2014 road warrior 5th wheel 415. It has a Eureka yellow jacket vacuum. We cant figure out how to turn it on or if it is broken. First question: How does it turn on? Second question: If it doesnt run what could be the problem

 

[danemayer]

Hi nwiber,

The vacuum turns on when you plug the hose in. You'll notice a metal ring around the end of the hose. That makes contact to provide 12V to the relay in the vacuum, which in turn activates the 120V AC motor.

If it's not working, check the 120V AC circuit breakers. Flip off and back on. Check the 12V DC fuses for a blown fuse. You may have to verify that the vacuum is plugged in. Unfortunately, that's probably behind the rear wall of the pass through storage.

It could be due to a stuck relay inside the vacuum, or to a disconnected wire. But check the easy things first.

 

[ILH]

I had a 2013 Road Warrior. We had some issues with the vacuum working correctly - the metal ring that Dan refers to can be temperamental at times. Clean up the connections, and if all else fails, you may need to turn it on/off via the breaker in the fuse panel.

 

[cookie]

Here is a link to a previous repair job. It should help you. Link

Peace
Dave

 

[nwiber]

Hi nwiber,

The vacuum turns on when you plug the hose in. You'll notice a metal ring around the end of the hose. That makes contact to provide 12V to the relay in the vacuum, which in turn activates the 120V AC motor.

If it's not working, check the 120V AC circuit breakers. Flip off and back on. Check the 12V DC fuses for a blown fuse. You may have to verify that the vacuum is plugged in. Unfortunately, that's probably behind the rear wall of the pass through storage.

It could be due to a stuck relay inside the vacuum, or to a disconnected wire. But check the easy things first.

Ok so I have plugged the hose into both outlets and nothing happens.ive checked the circuit breaker and the fuses no problem there. Guess I'm taking off the panel now.

 

[nwiber]

I had a 2013 Road Warrior. We had some issues with the vacuum working correctly - the metal ring that Dan refers to can be temperamental at times. Clean up the connections, and if all else fails, you may need to turn it on/off via the breaker in the fuse panel.

Will give that a try

 

[nwiber]

Here is a link to a previous repair job. It should help you. Link

Peace
Dave

Guess that will be my last resort