You got me back in chill mode! Thank you! Hey RUclips.....pay this man! My recliner just stopped working but it was in the down position. I had zero action at the switch......a green light on the power supply....and everything was plugged in. I just assume that it is the switch and might just order one to give it a shot. But the real help way you mentioning how to release the frame from the mechanism. Once I removed the bolts my chair is on the move again. It now reclines even further and I really dont need the power option. A huge thank you to you sir!!
I inherited a lazyboy with a bad power supply. Watching you video to learn how to diagnose the problem, and I saw this video was uploaded St. Patrick's day 2020. The day Pandemic laid me off from the job I loved and was Employee of the month for. The world works in mysterious ways.
Last night I was unable to put the recliner in my sofa back down. I know it is going to take at least a couple of weeks (if not longer) to get a repair technician here. I also doubt they will have the replacement switch in stock, so we are probably looking at a couple of months before the chair is functional. Your video calmly walked us through detaching the rails so we could at least collapse the recliner. I also used your link to purchase a switch and hope to be able to use it until the new switch comes in. We really appreciate your video AND your expertise! Thanks for doing what you do.
Thank you for doing this. I don't have anyone here to help me and I followed your video and was able to get recliner to work. I knew everything was plugged in and was getting power but it was unplugging and plugging the switch back in that did the trick. I never would have known to try that. Thank you.
@@the323vlog4 found an area where the wire was apparently stuck at some point and stripped and then the lift mechanism was bent! Thank you for the reply!
I used to always notice some amount of play on the backs. I would remove it and check the hardware to make sure it has loosened up. There are two bolts on each bracket
Thanks for your elimination approach to identify possible defective components. My recliner simply stopped working when partly reclined. Effectively the rise button did not work, whereas the recline button was OK. The motor would continue to run to extend, but the rise button did not reverse the motor to retract and that indicated to me that the motor was actually OK, until it fully extended. Then it stopped completely. I checked out all of YT’s recliner troubleshoot and ‘fix it’ vlogs and non were able to identify my problem. What they all failed to mention was that within the actuator arm, attached to the motor housing, there are two micro switches that enable the DC current to reverse its polarity and run the motor backwards. By disassembling the actuator arm from the drive motor I was able to reveal the switches, positioned one at each end of the ‘throw’. I was able to see that the start micro switch had jammed itself in the ‘open position’ rendering the retract button inactive. When the linear actuator had reached its full extent the other micro switch is deactivated to stop over running the motor. So to fix this problem it’s first necessary to ensure that both micro switches are cleaned and free to operate properly Ie. switch on and off and then manually rewind the actuator screw back to the start position. In my case I wiped any loose debris from the micro switch buttons and cleaned the traveller, attached to the screw and could hear them click open and close and carefully re-assembled the actuator arm to the motor housing. I suggest photographing the mechanism during the strip process to ensure correct re-assembly, as it’s critical to align the traveller and wiring spacer inside the actuator housing. Also note position and length of the screws holding motor housing together. My problem was solved simply by freeing up a very small micro switch that had jammed open and saved me waiting for £120+ replacement motor and carriage costs from China. Hope my investigation helps someone else with the same symptoms. I’m now trying to source replacement micro switches from Changzhou Kaidi Electrical Company in China. They are relatively inexpensive components used to control the polarity of DC current of the motor making it extend and retract the reclining mechanism, whereas the full motor and linear actuator can be an expensive and time lengthy replacement, dependant upon on type and make.
@@the323vlog4sir where do you get parts for the chair. The motor part of my chair is attached to a bar by plastic and it broke so the motor has nothing to hold. Any help I would appreciate.
@kcorpora1 that will be a part of the motor itself. I’d check with the store where it was purchased first. If no luck there, I’d look up the model of the motor on eBay or online in general and see what pops up. I used to get a few parts from recliner-handles.com
I bought modular sofa with power recliners and just came here to see what potential issues would be eventually :). Really good video. Didnt know these existed in RUclips. Thumbs up for the good work..!!
Thank you. Ended up being the connector from the transformer to the dual wiring that ran to the motors had become loose. Everything is working fine now. I'll get the surge protectors before the next storm, just in case. God bless you.
@@the323vlog4 yes! I saw that. Looks like I can just swap it out easily. I have the part ordered. Thanks for your excellent customer service!! This is how a RUclips channel is supposed to work!
How about when the green light on power box is flashing what can be the problem? I tried the transformer box on another sofa and it works fine,but not on the bad one thanks
This video helped me isolate the problem to the control panel, and then I found a small button on the control panel (while taking it off) which was turning the recliner function on or off. Thank you!
Not specifically. It could be a foam padding issue, or more likely a bent mechanism issue. I would flip it over and inspect the mechanism and see if you can find any obvious signs of leaning.
I have obtained a Gibson power headrest dual motor power lift chair (model 121841) that has no remote to operate it. How do I go about getting a remote for it? Badcock (where it was purchased) has closed their stores so that is not an option in to obtaining one from them? Any advice.
Hello, I have a chaise lounge electric recline, all the functions working good but when im sitting in the chair it slowly reclines by itself. the company isnt willing to offer any help because it is out of the warranty. would you know what i can do to fix this?
Sounds to me like there may be a short or something in the power switch since that’s the only way it could raise up or down . That’s where I would start
My chair just stopped functioning. I have re-seated all of the wired connections. Tested another plug, the two button switch when either button is bushed motor turns on and sounds, no motion (switch has integrated USB and that functions as well. Seems to be something internally with Linear Actuator. Any suggestions?
I was actually able to figure it out. I removed the linear actuator and carefully opened it up and discovered that the motor spindle was not aligned with the jack screw, once I re-aligned it and tightened the set screw at the end it started working again. Thank you for your content, which helped me out
@@the323vlog4 no. My son was climbing on top of the recliner and then later o saw the power head rest moved up and stuck. The button for moving the power head is making a click sound but it's not moving.
Any idea if it is the remote if the chair keeps moving on it's own? If you press recline, it does but then it may reverse itself. Or, just sitting in chair it reclines or raises by itself. Thank you for any suggestions you may have.
I have a discontinued Ashley recliner that the parts are no longer available. Model 5650413 A six button panel. The buttons that control the back and foot are not working. Can you help
I would draw the conclusion there is a short somewhere past the transformer. Could be a pinched wire, a faulty switch or even a faulty motor. I would inspect items in that order
My recliner has a broken piece on the side that actually does the raising and lowering it is a long track like piece that has an almost white corkscrew-like piece that was grinding and clicking then broke. Can you identify the part and tell me if it is replaceable? Thanks.
Our power chair (babyletto) stopped reclining. With the inner chair connectors unplugged the power light is green on the box, once I connect the inner chair cable the light goes out on the power box. You mention faulty cable but what else can it be? Can the motor be bad? Chair is basically brand new and was working fine..
I looked up for a replacement motor, and I seem to find one that is 28V and the transformer box produces 29V would that be a problem? In general; these are the specs of the stock (dead) one; Max.load:1000N, Stroke:333mm, Rated Voltage:DC 29V. And the new one that I’m about to get, the specs are; Max.load:800N, Stroke:340mm, Input:DC 28V 2.0A. How do all these correlate, and would it be a good fit for it?
I wish I could help you with that question, but honestly, I’m not experienced In the electrical side of things. I will tell you I’ve never had an issue swapping out the transformers, switches or motors even if they were different specs. I would reach out to an electrician and see if they’d be able to provide a little more insight on that specific question though. Thanks!
Not sure if my power recliner can be repaired. Can you tell me ... I heard a loud pop in the seat of my recliner, tiled chair up to look underneath after it would not go back down and the support bar in the middle is broken in half. it is the part that is between the two arm looking pieces that are attached to the middle long piece that is aligned w the motor. Hope that makes sence. I can email you a pic of it if needed. thanks so much, Ihave watched a nuber of your videos but have not seen this problem mentioned.
Video was super helpful..thank you!!...problem is I have a West Elm reclining sofa and the manufacturer info is not known...How would I get replacement parts for the unit?
What kind of part were you needing? Do you know yet? I use recliner-handles.com for a lot of parts. If it’s something as generic as the power transformer boxes or power switches, the generic ones on Amazon should work fine
@@the323vlog4 Not sure yet, but curious how I determine what motor and transformer I would need for West Elm stuff ...I think its made in China but I can't find out and West Elm customer service won't tell me who manufactured it...its less than 14 months old...ugh
@@the323vlog4 I was able to remove the motor and transformer relatively easily...its a MotionItalia ...do I have to buy the same brand again? Also, can I sned you a photo or two so you can see what I am talking about? not sure how to attach photo to this thread
I installed a new actuator. The chair went almost to the down limit and stopped. It would not move up nor down. I unbolted the mechanism from the actuator and the actuator functioned in both directions. Bolted it together again and went up to almost the limit and it stopped. Again, would not go up or down until I wiggled the footpad quite hard. Went to just before the down limit and stopped. Repeated the whole thing a second time, used silicon lube on every joint in the mechanism, and still the same. What could be the problem?
There was a button on the cable between the power converter and the motor. It had a light with it. Somehow that got turned off, and it was not very visible. I could see 29V at the power converter box, but not at the end of the cable. Once the button was pushed, the light by it went on, I now had 29V at the end of the cable, and all worked again. Thank you!
What is typically the issue if the power supply blinks slowly when pluged in to the sofa, nut is a strong solid green when unplugged? Already checked all the cables for damage and made sure no USBs were plugged in to it. Any ideas? Maybe the switches?
That is usually a sign that the mechanism is bent and catching on itself somewhere. The best way to identify that is have someone sit in the chair and recline it over and over and over again while a secondary person is shining a flashlight down at the mechanism and trying to pinpoint where it is catching. You can also flip the recliner on its front end and just inspect the mechanism looking for any abnormalities such as crookedness
First thing like you said we checked the power cord and box. They both work. The green light comes on. However, as soon as we connect the chair to the box the green light goes off. We swapped the power box and cable with a working recliner and the same thing happens. Not sure where to go from here?
It sounds like a short in the switch or motor. I’d start with a switch since they’re much cheaper. I’d obviously rule out that the wiring isn’t damage either
Thank you so much! Using your video and feedback I fixed the recliner. Ended up being the switch. Bought a $14 universal switch and saved myself hundreds of dollars from either buying a new one or overpaying someone to fix it. Thank you again for reading your comments and responding!
One of the recliners on my love seat stopped working. Where can I order a switch to see if that's the problem? Mine looks like the one you were showing.
I got a Lazy Boy Loveseat where the leg lift dont always go down. I thought it was the switch so I got one on amazon $15 which looks exactly like the one they tried to sell me for $100 but it still acts the same way. Is it the motor? The box is on. The left side works perfect. Looks very similar to the one in this video.
I have seen where the control on the good side is actually the issue. I would possibly try that. Plug the new one you received into the side that is working and see if it yields any results. Otherwise, I’d say it’s more than likely a motor issue or a wiring issue between the two sides
I have had a power recliner for about 7 or 8 years. Yesterday the chair started making a horrible grinding sound when trying to raise the foot rest. I flipped the chair over and the white plastic part that is on the track attached to the motor was snapped in half. Is there anyway to replace just that plastic part or would i need a whole new motor mechanism?
You may be able to buy or fabricate some parts of your chair mechanism (the metal frame) online. I found metal drive rod part of the mechanism and plastic bushings online.
can you unplug the switch and install a remote control ? i'm having a shoujlder replacvement and the switch that moves the chair is on the side that i will have operated on. i'm hoping i can plug a remote control in so i can easily control it? is that possible? this looks very similar to my type of chair.....i tried to remove the plug that goes from motor to the switch as you demonstrate in the video but it did not seem to want to be removed and i was afraid to force it.
Our sofa wasn't surge protected and a storm came through and we had a power surge, do you have any advice in what to check for? Also our power transformer doesn't have any indicator light which is really frustrating is there some other way to know if it's getting power?
Hi I have a manual recliner single sofa and would like to know it I could convert it to a motorized recliner. If yes do you know how, and were I could get the kit.
Theoretically it’s possible but it’s a lot of work and requires some professional tools. It would require drilling out the drive tube to accept motor brackets. An angle iron usually goes around the drive tube for stability. The motor brackets and motor. One of these days I’ll do a video on one to show how extensive the process is.
Thank YOU so much for sharing your knowledge!! I hope you can help me out here, i have a simple recliner that worked perfect until it didnt some day. When i push the up or down button on the switch the motor works very slowly like in little steps of 1 cm each time then it stops for 3 seconds and another cm. What could it be? When i push the switch, the green light on the power supply box fades to weak but does not go out entirely. Bad power supply? Thanks in advance.. Best regards
I have two berkline recliners which are 10 + years old. They were rarely used until I moved. One works and has a power control box, the other chair has a smaller control box without a plug cord. I vaguely remember connecting the chair with the larger box which has a plug in chord to the recliner that is not functioning. Could this be possible, or do I need another power box with a plug in chord.
The power transformers are usually interchangeable, but for the price I would recommend getting one decorated for each, making sure it supplies enough power to handle the motor for that specific unit. The motors typically say on them how much power they draw. From there, just look at the specs on the transformers and make sure it meets those requirements.
Hi Will these switch/controllers work with massage couches, (up/down) it has a 8pin din 3 core cable , Is there a standard pin out wiring diagram? Trying to replace/repair a controller. Thanks
Thanks for watching and for Your question. Wound you be able to send me some pictures of what you’ve got to my email at the323concept@yahoo.com? Thanks
Thanks for the video. I have a power recliner that also has a button to adjust the position of your head. When I am putting the chair in the down position, 90% of the time it stops going down in the same spot. At that time neither button works. If I wait 15 seconds then they work again. When this happens the power transformer light is still green. Any ideas?
if by down you mean the chair goes back to a chair, it may have what mine has... the wire to the motor has become a little frayed from moving back and forth. the frayed wire is right at the motor, and when i move the wire around when i press the switch, it'll sometimes activate the motor. i came here to see if they show how to fix it. otherwise, i'll just disassemble and find the broken wire.
I have a ManWah power recliner that was purchased from Furniture Row about ten years ago. The chair is still in excellent condition, but the recliner quit working about a week ago. I contacted the store, and they recommended ordering a switch via Amazon and I did that. With the new switch, the chair still doesn't work. I have a green light on the power supply, so I am assuming the next step is motor assembly. I called Furniture Row again and they said they can get a motor assembly from the factory, but again, Amazon or Ebay will be much quicker. I have found the OKIN Refined part number JLDQ-11 on the motor assembly and its about $100. Should ordering to that part number get me a motor, with drive assembly, that fits? Still nervous.
Yeah, if it’s the same model numbers it SHOULD fit and work. Great thing about Amazon is being able to return it if it doesn’t work . Did you make sure all connections were secure?
Hi, I have an RMT Ramacro motor, model R811A on my recliner. There is a piece on the motor with 4 screws holding it on. This piece connects to a round bar with a pin that can be pulled out. The part coming from the motor has 2 plastic, round disc's that shattered. it did not hold the weight of the person. Do they make a reinforced metal part? Tough to describe, so I hope it wasn't too confusing..
Hi, I have a Best electric recliner with foot rest and head rest controls. The foot rest has stopped working but the head rest still works. Any ideas? I've checked the connections and all seem to be fine. Does it sound like the switch on the chair might be bad?
I have an issue with no power to loveseat when I don't plug into power the adapter light is green. When I plug it in the light on the power brick starts blinking. Any ideas.
It is more than likely and issue with the switch. I would try disconnecting the switch and then plugging I know the power source and see if it is still blinking.
My problem is the leg part it doesn't want to work it stays up and the other parts work except the leg part I can still let it down but it goes up by itself if I put pressure on the leg rest but if I release it the leg rest goes up by itself. What can I do to fix it. Or use the leg rest manually.
My power recliner is only 1-1/2 yrs old. When I use the hand control it was sometimes not responding, wait a bit then it did work. But now it only lifts the footrest up and down; if I try to recline the back it stops working. We’ve put the chair on its side, unplugged then replugged the hand controller to get the chair closed and we can see the motor seems to stop at the same location every time, 3/4 of the way back on the rail. We checked power supply, wires and connectors all look good. What should I replace hand controller or motor.
I typically have a spare hand Controller that o always try first , because it’s usually the issue 90% of the time, but it is definitely possible for the motor to have issues as well. I would definitely start with the hand control though. If you have another power recliner in the home, you could potentially borrow the hand control to help diagnose the issue.
I have a power sofa in which one of the brackets broke on one side, causing it to go all lopsided when I try to recline it. Is there any way that I can remove this piece and have somebody weld it?
Sounds very possible. Are you able to send me some pictures of the broken piece so I can take a look at it for you? You can send it to my email at the323concept@yahoo.com
I just purchased the adapter, light is green and not working...not an old chair but how to know if I need to replace motor or switch? Thank you in attic you can help...
It is more than likely the power switch. They are the most common issue. Is it a sofa? if so, you can use the power switch from the other side that is working and plug it into the side that is not working to test it. If you'd rather not go through the trouble, they are very cheap to order through the link I provided and would arrive in a few days for you to use to troubleshoot with.
Hi. I have a 3 switch power recliner, 1 for the headrest, 2 for the legs, and the 3rd switch puts both parts into its original position. The leg rest was in an upright position and someone forced its closure (assuming this person thought it was a typical manual recliner). Now the leg rest is closed and will not open when the button is pressed. The other button for the headrest works just fine. Any advice for that? Greatly appreciate it.
I suppose it could be a few things. When pushing the button for the footrest, can you hear the motor working? I would try to operate it while inspecting the mechanism area and see if anything is moving. I would also inspect the mechanism and see if it was damaged on the process of the forcing shut. Hole this helps get you started
Hello man, nice tips and walkthrough, I need your help. The frame and everything looks good but my recliner wont work. Whenever I press the switch buttons (either of them) the green light on the adapter stops and starts to light again if I release the button. Hope you understand what I'm trying to tell. Please help me out!!!!!!
It sounds like you have a short in the switch. I would recommend getting a new switch, plug it in before installing it all through the arm and test it out. That is the cheapest and simplest solution. I recommend checking on Amazon just in case you need to return it
My Recliner is not working from couple of weeks. power button on the sofa is not working. No issues with the outlet. Could it be a transformer issue or a problem with Motor? Any ideas ?
I typically check the power transformer box that typically has a green light indicator on it. If that’s not illuminated, I’d start with that. If all wiring is connected , and the box didn’t resolve the issue do start with the switch
my chair is a power chair but its not the power thats not working. some thing broke that looks like a bolts that uses a retaining clip to hold it in place. It must be mechanical because it has power. Can you give me any ideas on what this is. Thank you.
@@the323vlog4 couldn't find one but the video helped. Plugged it into the other side and was able to get the person out of the couch. These things are dangerous.
My recliner goes up but won't come down. I think that means there's something wrong with the hand control, but I bought a new hand control and it still won't go down. Any ideas about what the problem might be?
Great information but so far I can’t find anything that saves my problem. Hopefully you have a suggestion. When the recliner is reclined, the c Back creeps back up to the straight up position . The footrest stays up. It’s just the back that won’t stay reclined. Any suggestions for repair would be great. Thank you
In would check the mechanism and see if there are springs that control that function. If you could replace those springs with ones with less tension that could potentially help. Just a thought
Can you tell why the recliner chair cannot recliner to the lowest position ? The cable connected to the adapters boxes been changed ! Adapter light is on! It can be stand up to the highest position but not recliner to the lowest position after replacing the cable
It sounds like an issue with the mechanism itself or possibly even the lift arm motor. I’d have to diagnose it in person to help with that one. The best thing you can do is have someone operate it while another inspects the mechanism with a Flashlight to see what’s going on.
I have another question. What tells the actuator to stop at either end of travel (up and/or down). What prevents the actuator from traveling too far forward or back and breaking the mechanism?
Hello. My power recliner makes a loud "clunking" noise halfway up, when the back starts to recline. If I lean forward, or recline it without sitting in it, no noise occurs. I've looked at the mechanism underneath and removed the back, but can't seem to find anything obvious. This recliner is probably 10 years old or more, so I presume something is worn out, but I can't find it. Any ideas? Thanks so much for your great videos.
Yeah, it sounds like with the added pressure the mechanism may be hitting itself somewhere in the motion. I’d try to have someone sit in it while another person inspects with a flashlight underneath.
I'm wondering if these are grounded properly as we've seen an increase of hardly any shocks from our old non-powered furniture to multiple shocks once receiving our new powered units.
I have a problem the power transformer box is plugged into the wall and the green light is on when I plug it to the chair the green light gos dim and flashes plz help
In my experience, it is usually one of two things. Typically, it is either the hand control or the transformer. the last culprit could possibly be the motor itself, but is much less typical. I would start with the first two mentioned items in that order. If you have an extra recliner in the home you could use the parts from it to troubleshoot so you don’t have to order
How to replace the wire running from the motor to the transformer? Do I have to replace the entire motor? The wire from motor and the connector got cut .. can we. Buy that separately?
It depends on whether or not the wire runs directly into the motor and is hardwired into it. If so, then yes, you would have to replace the entire motor. You’ll have to trace your wiring find out
Mine is an Abbyson power recliner from Costco. Before I order a power switch to test it, my buttons for the headrest headrest functions fine. The one to raise the chair or lower the chair do not function. The fact that one of the switches works and one doesn't, possibly is the motor? Will I be wasting my time getting a power switch to test it?
I have seen it go both ways before. due to the drastic price difference, I always advise starting off with the switch. If you use a source like Amazon, returns are always an option if it doesn’t resolve the issue
What about the type of switch that looks more like a lever (going up or down to power the recliner) that would likely be located as one of the inner pieces of a sectional
@shelleyblack7942 you have a short somewhere. I’d recommend unplugging one thing at a time and see if the light on the box goes to a solid green. Start with the switch
I have a power recliner that stopped working The video was helpful but, I have a problem that I can't find and answer to. The cord from the wall to the power box works fine and the green light is on. However, everytime I attach it to the chair, the green light goes out on the power box and no power to the chair. I've tried new cables and power box with the same result. If I find a kink in the power linesto the motor can I cut them and splice them? Thanks
It sounds like you have a short somewhere tripping the transformer box. I would start with diagnosing the cheapest parts and that’s the switch and the transformer. You could purchase a New or if you have another unit in the house you could pull from it to diagnose since you know it’s working.
Do you know if there is a way to shut off just the "lift" part of a lift chair operation so that it just power recliner. The lift chair is not safe for the confused adult to lift all the way up and may get dumped out on the floor.
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You got me back in chill mode! Thank you! Hey RUclips.....pay this man! My recliner just stopped working but it was in the down position. I had zero action at the switch......a green light on the power supply....and everything was plugged in. I just assume that it is the switch and might just order one to give it a shot. But the real help way you mentioning how to release the frame from the mechanism. Once I removed the bolts my chair is on the move again. It now reclines even further and I really dont need the power option. A huge thank you to you sir!!
Glad it helped you!!
I inherited a lazyboy with a bad power supply. Watching you video to learn how to diagnose the problem, and I saw this video was uploaded St. Patrick's day 2020. The day Pandemic laid me off from the job I loved and was Employee of the month for. The world works in mysterious ways.
Interesting. Well, hope it helped. Thanks for watching
Last night I was unable to put the recliner in my sofa back down. I know it is going to take at least a couple of weeks (if not longer) to get a repair technician here. I also doubt they will have the replacement switch in stock, so we are probably looking at a couple of months before the chair is functional. Your video calmly walked us through detaching the rails so we could at least collapse the recliner. I also used your link to purchase a switch and hope to be able to use it until the new switch comes in. We really appreciate your video AND your expertise! Thanks for doing what you do.
So glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching and good luck with the repair !
Thank you for doing this. I don't have anyone here to help me and I followed your video and was able to get recliner to work. I knew everything was plugged in and was getting power but it was unplugging and plugging the switch back in that did the trick. I never would have known to try that. Thank you.
Thank you so much for watching! We really appreciate the feedback
This is so awesome I had a repairman come and paid him $300 last time it happened and this time I don’t need to do that thank you! ❤
Glad it helped! Thanks for watching .
The only video I could find to explain how to get the damn thing to collapse if the motor fails. Thank you.
No problem! Glad it was helpful
This video was INCREDIBLY helpful! Thank you so much!
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you, we were able to trouble shoot our own problem and fix it because of this video. Greatly appreciated!!!! Thank you again
Hungry Hungry Henry I am very glad to hear it! That’s what we are here for.
Great explanation especially the sequence of trouble shooting. Thanks, it worked for me.
I’m very happy it worked for you! Let me know if there’s anything else y’all need, thanks
Question, I have a power recliner and the foot rest gets stuck and then the whole recliner won’t go forward or back
It is more than likely a faulty switch. That’s where I would start.
@@the323vlog4 found an area where the wire was apparently stuck at some point and stripped and then the lift mechanism was bent! Thank you for the reply!
@@fallanhenry5003 awesome, thanks for following up
So happy I found this. It worked for me. I had forgotten that quickly how to reset it after the guy was just out here. Thank you!
So happy it helped!
Is it broken where the headrest is shakeable?
Not sure I understand your question . Sorry
@@the323vlog4 I have a eletric recliner, the upper part where you rest your back it can wobble slightly back and forth? Does that mean its broken?
I used to always notice some amount of play on the backs. I would remove it and check the hardware to make sure it has loosened up. There are two bolts on each bracket
@@the323vlog4 So it's completely normal.
@@DarlingKermity most of the time, however I have seen that hardware loosen up before
excellent presentation........spoke slowly enought to understand, obviously knew his stuff, will try everything he suggesed
Stephen Lokey thanks for watching!
Thanks for your elimination approach to identify possible defective components. My recliner simply stopped working when partly reclined. Effectively the rise button did not work, whereas the recline button was OK. The motor would continue to run to extend, but the rise button did not reverse the motor to retract and that indicated to me that the motor was actually OK, until it fully extended. Then it stopped completely. I checked out all of YT’s recliner troubleshoot and ‘fix it’ vlogs and non were able to identify my problem. What they all failed to mention was that within the actuator arm, attached to the motor housing, there are two micro switches that enable the DC current to reverse its polarity and run the motor backwards. By disassembling the actuator arm from the drive motor I was able to reveal the switches, positioned one at each end of the ‘throw’. I was able to see that the start micro switch had jammed itself in the ‘open position’ rendering the retract button inactive. When the linear actuator had reached its full extent the other micro switch is deactivated to stop over running the motor. So to fix this problem it’s first necessary to ensure that both micro switches are cleaned and free to operate properly Ie. switch on and off and then manually rewind the actuator screw back to the start position. In my case I wiped any loose debris from the micro switch buttons and cleaned the traveller, attached to the screw and could hear them click open and close and carefully re-assembled the actuator arm to the motor housing. I suggest photographing the mechanism during the strip process to ensure correct re-assembly, as it’s critical to align the traveller and wiring spacer inside the actuator housing. Also note position and length of the screws holding motor housing together. My problem was solved simply by freeing up a very small micro switch that had jammed open and saved me waiting for £120+ replacement motor and carriage costs from China. Hope my investigation helps someone else with the same symptoms. I’m now trying to source replacement micro switches from Changzhou Kaidi Electrical Company in China. They are relatively inexpensive components used to control the polarity of DC current of the motor making it extend and retract the reclining mechanism, whereas the full motor and linear actuator can be an expensive and time lengthy replacement, dependant upon on type and make.
Thank you for your experience and expertise in the matter! I’m sure it will be helpful to several folks.
I think that's my problem. Occasionally my footrest won't go up but it will always go down.
@@ideapowerfulweapon It’s easily fixed, but involves dismantling the lifting arm and cleaning the micro contact switches
@@the323vlog4sir where do you get parts for the chair. The motor part of my chair is attached to a bar by plastic and it broke so the motor has nothing to hold. Any help I would appreciate.
@kcorpora1 that will be a part of the motor itself. I’d check with the store where it was purchased first. If no luck there, I’d look up the model of the motor on eBay or online in general and see what pops up. I used to get a few parts from recliner-handles.com
Great video sir, thank you for posting this!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Awesome video, very helpful ordered something parts and hoping to fix my daughters sofa!
Best of luck!
Thank you, I was very interested in the basics on these things. 🌷
Thanks for watching ! Hope it helped!
Very good info! My couch just suddenly stopped on one side last night
TheAccountCreated Glad to hear it! Let me know if you’re able to fix it
Thanks for a clear and easy to follow video
My pleasure! Thanks for watching
I bought modular sofa with power recliners and just came here to see what potential issues would be eventually :). Really good video. Didnt know these existed in RUclips. Thumbs up for the good work..!!
Shane Samarakkody thanks for watching!
Thank you. Ended up being the connector from the transformer to the dual wiring that ran to the motors had become loose. Everything is working fine now. I'll get the surge protectors before the next storm, just in case. God bless you.
Awesome! Thanks for watching
hi from the uk my chair wont go up any more but i have a green light on my power box iv checked the wires but unsure what i can do to fix this
I would start with a new power switch and see if that resolves the issue
. I just bought a new power supply and it’s blinking green. Not sure why. Any help would be appreciated
Sounds like there is a short somewhere. I’d recommend unplugging the switch from the motor and see if that resolves the blinking
@@the323vlog4 thanks! I’m going to trace the wiring and see what’s going on. I have a feeling it’s the control switch. The usb light has not on.
@@MirandaDetailing it usually plugs directly into the motor or there may be a small extension wire coming out of the motor. Usually a 5 pin wire
@@the323vlog4 yes! I saw that. Looks like I can just swap it out easily. I have the part ordered. Thanks for your excellent customer service!! This is how a RUclips channel is supposed to work!
@@MirandaDetailing thanks! That means a lot
HEY BOON LIGHT, THANKS FOR THE HELP. I WAS ABLE TO OPEN MY RECLINER BY UNLOCKING THOSE 4 SCREWS UNDER THE CHAIR.YEAH!!!!!🤗
Very glad to hear that
How about when the green light on power box is flashing what can be the problem? I tried the transformer box on another sofa and it works fine,but not on the bad one thanks
I would start with a new switch. There’s a short somewhere. It Could be a motor or switch, but switch is definitely cheaper to start with
Thank you 😀👍
@@davimtz8022 my pleasure, keep me updated
This video helped me isolate the problem to the control panel, and then I found a small button on the control panel (while taking it off) which was turning the recliner function on or off. Thank you!
Thanks for watching! I’m very glad it helped you
Thanks way better than all the others I've watched !
Thanks for watching !
how would you troubleshoot a footrest (pride vivalift) that doesn't lift all the way on the right side/
I’d get on the floor while someone is opening it and take a look if it’s bent and getting caught in itself.
Mine is lopsided. Do you have a video for a rocker recliner leaning to the right
Not specifically. It could be a foam padding issue, or more likely a bent mechanism issue. I would flip it over and inspect the mechanism and see if you can find any obvious signs of leaning.
I have a Catnipper power recliner, when reclining in it makes a pop sounds. Like maybe one side gose down faster or something. Can you help?
Have you flipped it over and inspected it yet? Sounds like the mech is bent and catching on itself
I have obtained a Gibson power headrest dual motor power lift chair (model 121841) that has no remote to operate it. How do I go about getting a remote for it? Badcock (where it was purchased) has closed their stores so that is not an option in to obtaining one from them? Any advice.
Maybe try life easy supply
Hello, I have a chaise lounge electric recline, all the functions working good but when im sitting in the chair it slowly reclines by itself. the company isnt willing to offer any help because it is out of the warranty. would you know what i can do to fix this?
Sounds to me like there may be a short or something in the power switch since that’s the only way it could raise up or down . That’s where I would start
Hollo my question is what is the voltage on the power supply.. i got some of a garage sale with no power supply...thank you.
I usually just buy a generic one on Amazon and they work fine
My chair just stopped functioning. I have re-seated all of the wired connections. Tested another plug, the two button switch when either button is bushed motor turns on and sounds, no motion (switch has integrated USB and that functions as well. Seems to be something internally with Linear Actuator. Any suggestions?
Is there another recliner with a linear actuator you could use in the home to diagnose it?
I was actually able to figure it out. I removed the linear actuator and carefully opened it up and discovered that the motor spindle was not aligned with the jack screw, once I re-aligned it and tightened the set screw at the end it started working again. Thank you for your content, which helped me out
Yes, what method should I try, taking the switch from the non working one and test it on the working one, or is there another method to troubleshoot?
Glad you figured it out and provided feedback to help other diagnose theirs
Hello. Thanks for the video. The base of my recliner is working but the power head rest stopped working. Please advise. Thank you
Have you recently moved? A lot of the times, they don’t plug it back in. There is typically a connection underneath the back flap
@@the323vlog4 no. My son was climbing on top of the recliner and then later o saw the power head rest moved up and stuck. The button for moving the power head is making a click sound but it's not moving.
Any idea if it is the remote if the chair keeps moving on it's own? If you press recline, it does but then it may reverse itself. Or, just sitting in chair it reclines or raises by itself. Thank you for any suggestions you may have.
I would definitely start with the switch
@@the323vlog4 switch being the remote?
I have a discontinued Ashley recliner that the parts are no longer available. Model 5650413
A six button panel. The buttons that control the back and foot are not working. Can you help
Possibly. Feel free to send a picture of it to our email at the323concept@yahoo.com
I have an Ashley power recliner that functions, but the foot rest does not extend fully. Do you have a video for that?
I don’t have one yet. Does it make any weird sounds like something might be catching or binding ?
Great video! I learned a lot and I will try to fix my recliner.
Great! Good luck!
What if when I contact the sofa to the transfer I lose the green light. I have the light if the small plug from the sofa is not connected.
I would draw the conclusion there is a short somewhere past the transformer. Could be a pinched wire, a faulty switch or even a faulty motor. I would inspect items in that order
My recliner has a broken piece on the side that actually does the raising and lowering it is a long track like piece that has an almost white corkscrew-like piece that was grinding and clicking then broke. Can you identify the part and tell me if it is replaceable? Thanks.
Sure, please send a picture of it to our email. The323concept@yahoo.com
Any suggestions on how to keep the cord from getting crushed on the floor under the weight of the chair? Just replaced one power cord.
Zip tie it to the frame and out of the way of moving parts
@@the323vlog4 Thank you! We also discovered the back had a velcro detaching cover we could fish the cord through.
@@chandraweising1396 I’ve seen a lot of people do that. it comes in handy :)
We totally fixed the chair with a replacement cord package for $30 on Amazon. Thank you so much!!
@@chandraweising1396 awesome!
Our power chair (babyletto) stopped reclining. With the inner chair connectors unplugged the power light is green on the box, once I connect the inner chair cable the light goes out on the power box. You mention faulty cable but what else can it be? Can the motor be bad? Chair is basically brand new and was working fine..
I have seen the switch go bad in two recent incidents and that was what was happening. So maybe the switch. That’s where I would start
@@the323vlog4 thanks for the quick reply bud!
My pleasure. Keep me updated
Power light on change the switch with anew one still does not recline what's the next procedure to get it to work. Thanks you
If no other wiring is damaged or unplugged it would be a motor issue? Is it a sofa where you could pull a good motor to help troubleshoot ?
Will try that thanks again for help.🙂
I looked up for a replacement motor, and I seem to find one that is 28V and the transformer box produces 29V would that be a problem? In general; these are the specs of the stock (dead) one; Max.load:1000N,
Stroke:333mm, Rated Voltage:DC 29V. And the new one that I’m about to get, the specs are; Max.load:800N, Stroke:340mm, Input:DC 28V 2.0A. How do all these correlate, and would it be a good fit for it?
I wish I could help you with that question, but honestly, I’m not experienced In the electrical side of things. I will tell you I’ve never had an issue swapping out the transformers, switches or motors even if they were different specs. I would reach out to an electrician and see if they’d be able to provide a little more insight on that specific question though. Thanks!
Not sure if my power recliner can be repaired. Can you tell me ... I heard a loud pop in the seat of my recliner, tiled chair up to look underneath after it would not go back down and the support bar in the middle is broken in half. it is the part that is between the two arm looking pieces that are attached to the middle long piece that is aligned w the motor. Hope that makes sence. I can email you a pic of it if needed. thanks so much, Ihave watched a nuber of your videos but have not seen this problem mentioned.
I’d check reclinerhandles.com they have a good selection of drive tubes
Video was super helpful..thank you!!...problem is I have a West Elm reclining sofa and the manufacturer info is not known...How would I get replacement parts for the unit?
What kind of part were you needing? Do you know yet? I use recliner-handles.com for a lot of parts. If it’s something as generic as the power transformer boxes or power switches, the generic ones on Amazon should work fine
@@the323vlog4 Not sure yet, but curious how I determine what motor and transformer I would need for West Elm stuff ...I think its made in China but I can't find out and West Elm customer service won't tell me who manufactured it...its less than 14 months old...ugh
@@bradparent2077 the electrical parts usually have model numbers printed on them. I would start there
@@the323vlog4 I was able to remove the motor and transformer relatively easily...its a MotionItalia ...do I have to buy the same brand again? Also, can I sned you a photo or two so you can see what I am talking about? not sure how to attach photo to this thread
@@bradparent2077 yeah, send some to the323concept@yahoo.com
Either the limit switch closest to the motor or the diode is bad on my chair. Do you have a source for replacement parts?
I’ve only seen full motor replacements offered, not individual parts of the motor
can my LB power recliner speed be adjusted? It's powerful slow.
Not that I’m aware of
I installed a new actuator. The chair went almost to the down limit and stopped. It would not move up nor down. I unbolted the mechanism from the actuator and the actuator functioned in both directions. Bolted it together again and went up to almost the limit and it stopped. Again, would not go up or down until I wiggled the footpad quite hard. Went to just before the down limit and stopped. Repeated the whole thing a second time, used silicon lube on every joint in the mechanism, and still the same. What could be the problem?
I’d be willing to bet the brackets that attach to the actuator MIGHT be on incorrectly . Hard to tell without seeing it
Thanks for the tip. I have 2 chairs, so I'll look at the second one to see how the brackets are connected.
There was a button on the cable between the power converter and the motor. It had a light with it. Somehow that got turned off, and it was not very visible. I could see 29V at the power converter box, but not at the end of the cable. Once the button was pushed, the light by it went on, I now had 29V at the end of the cable, and all worked again. Thank you!
Thanks for sharing! I have not worked on one with that option before. That is good to know
What is typically the issue if the power supply blinks slowly when pluged in to the sofa, nut is a strong solid green when unplugged? Already checked all the cables for damage and made sure no USBs were plugged in to it. Any ideas? Maybe the switches?
It is letting you know there’s a short. In my experience it is usually the switches
My husbands power recliner makes a loud clunk when reclining, not on the way back up, any ideas what it could be?
That is usually a sign that the mechanism is bent and catching on itself somewhere. The best way to identify that is have someone sit in the chair and recline it over and over and over again while a secondary person is shining a flashlight down at the mechanism and trying to pinpoint where it is catching. You can also flip the recliner on its front end and just inspect the mechanism looking for any abnormalities such as crookedness
First thing like you said we checked the power cord and box. They both work. The green light comes on. However, as soon as we connect the chair to the box the green light goes off. We swapped the power box and cable with a working recliner and the same thing happens. Not sure where to go from here?
It sounds like a short in the switch or motor. I’d start with a switch since they’re much cheaper. I’d obviously rule out that the wiring isn’t damage either
Does the switch have to match the motor? The chair is from Costco and doesn’t seem to have a brand but the motor is a Leggett and Platt
@@missmurphy6085 no, they are typically separate
Thank you so much! Using your video and feedback I fixed the recliner. Ended up being the switch. Bought a $14 universal switch and saved myself hundreds of dollars from either buying a new one or overpaying someone to fix it. Thank you again for reading your comments and responding!
@@missmurphy6085 my pleasure! Glad y’all got it fixed
After watching this video, I was able to fix my sofa. Thanks a lot.
Imrul Hasan very glad to hear that! Thanks for watching
One of the recliners on my love seat stopped working. Where can I order a switch to see if that's the problem? Mine looks like the one you were showing.
It’s listed in my video description I believe
I got a Lazy Boy Loveseat where the leg lift dont always go down. I thought it was the switch so I got one on amazon $15 which looks exactly like the one they tried to sell me for $100 but it still acts the same way. Is it the motor? The box is on. The left side works perfect. Looks very similar to the one in this video.
I have seen where the control on the good side is actually the issue. I would possibly try that. Plug the new one you received into the side that is working and see if it yields any results. Otherwise, I’d say it’s more than likely a motor issue or a wiring issue between the two sides
I have had a power recliner for about 7 or 8 years. Yesterday the chair started making a horrible grinding sound when trying to raise the foot rest. I flipped the chair over and the white plastic part that is on the track attached to the motor was snapped in half. Is there anyway to replace just that plastic part or would i need a whole new motor mechanism?
I’ve only seen them as one whole
Unit (the motor-lift arm)
You may be able to buy or fabricate some parts of your chair mechanism (the metal frame) online. I found metal drive rod part of the mechanism and plastic bushings online.
can you unplug the switch and install a remote control ? i'm having a shoujlder replacvement and the switch that moves the chair is on the side that i will have operated on. i'm hoping i can plug a remote control in so i can easily control it? is that possible? this looks very similar to my type of chair.....i tried to remove the plug that goes from motor to the switch as you demonstrate in the video but it did not seem to want to be removed and i was afraid to force it.
Yes, you can definitely do that. You just want to make sure it’s the same connection . Like 5 pin or 8 pin, but definitely and easy fix
@@the323vlog4 thank you! yes i ordered something and it works!!!! i did it myself w/o the help of my husband. proud of that!!
@@bachplayer13 way to go!!
Our sofa wasn't surge protected and a storm came through and we had a power surge, do you have any advice in what to check for? Also our power transformer doesn't have any indicator light which is really frustrating is there some other way to know if it's getting power?
I would start with the transformer for sure
There are cheap power outlet testers sold at your local hardware or big box store. If the outlet tests ok, then test everything else with a multimeter
Hi I have a manual recliner single sofa and would like to know it I could convert it to a motorized recliner. If yes do you know how, and were I could get the kit.
Theoretically it’s possible but it’s a lot of work and requires some professional tools. It would require drilling out the drive tube to accept motor brackets. An angle iron usually goes around the drive tube for stability. The motor brackets and motor. One of these days I’ll do a video on one to show how extensive the process is.
Thank YOU so much for sharing your knowledge!!
I hope you can help me out here, i have a simple recliner that worked perfect until it didnt some day.
When i push the up or down button on the switch the motor works very slowly like in little steps of 1 cm each time then it stops for 3 seconds and another cm. What could it be? When i push the switch, the green light on the power supply box fades to weak but does not go out entirely. Bad power supply?
Thanks in advance..
Best regards
I’d start by making sure no wiring was damaged, then trouble shoot the switch, transformer and finally the motor.
the white plastic bit on mine snapped when brother kept leaning on the back while i was reclined in it
I believe those are called bushings. I’d check eBay
I have two berkline recliners which are 10 + years old. They were rarely used until I moved. One works and has a power control box, the other chair has a smaller control box without a plug cord. I vaguely remember connecting the chair with the larger box which has a plug in chord to the recliner that is not functioning. Could this be possible, or do I need another power box with a plug in chord.
The power transformers are usually interchangeable, but for the price I would recommend getting one decorated for each, making sure it supplies enough power to handle the motor for that specific unit. The motors typically say on them how much power they draw. From there, just look at the specs on the transformers and make sure it meets those requirements.
Hi
Will these switch/controllers work with massage couches, (up/down) it has a 8pin din 3 core cable ,
Is there a standard pin out wiring diagram?
Trying to replace/repair a controller.
Thanks
Thanks for watching and for
Your question. Wound you be able to send me some pictures of what you’ve got to my email at the323concept@yahoo.com? Thanks
You said I need to buy a surge bar for my electric recliner. How strong or what size of a Surge Bar do I need to get?
Not sure. I would check the transformer that powers your recliner and make sure the surge covers that amount.
What if the head rest is working and not the foot rest do you think it’s a bad foot rest? Or that the switch is bad on that plug?
Did you check the connection underneath the backrest back flap yet? Sometimes it comes disconnected especially after a move
Thanks for the video. I have a power recliner that also has a button to adjust the position of your head. When I am putting the chair in the down position, 90% of the time it stops going down in the same spot. At that time neither button works. If I wait 15 seconds then they work again. When this happens the power transformer light is still green. Any ideas?
Sounds like a switch issue
My switch has an up and a down circular button on the right side of the cushion. Recline button works, down button does not. Any ideas?
if by down you mean the chair goes back to a chair, it may have what mine has... the wire to the motor has become a little frayed from moving back and forth. the frayed wire is right at the motor, and when i move the wire around when i press the switch, it'll sometimes activate the motor. i came here to see if they show how to fix it. otherwise, i'll just disassemble and find the broken wire.
I would recommend a full switch replacement as opposed to stop wire repair . The switches are only $10 or so
I have a ManWah power recliner that was purchased from Furniture Row about ten years ago. The chair is still in excellent condition, but the recliner quit working about a week ago. I contacted the store, and they recommended ordering a switch via Amazon and I did that. With the new switch, the chair still doesn't work. I have a green light on the power supply, so I am assuming the next step is motor assembly. I called Furniture Row again and they said they can get a motor assembly from the factory, but again, Amazon or Ebay will be much quicker. I have found the OKIN Refined part number JLDQ-11 on the motor assembly and its about $100. Should ordering to that part number get me a motor, with drive assembly, that fits? Still nervous.
Yeah, if it’s the same model numbers it SHOULD fit and work. Great thing about Amazon is being able to return it if it doesn’t work . Did you make sure all connections were secure?
Hi, I have an RMT Ramacro motor, model R811A on my recliner. There is a piece on the motor with 4 screws holding it on. This piece connects to a round bar with a pin that can be pulled out. The part coming from the motor has 2 plastic, round disc's that shattered. it did not hold the weight of the person. Do they make a reinforced metal part? Tough to describe, so I hope it wasn't too confusing..
It might help if you send us some pictures of it. Our email is the323concept@yahoo.com
Hi, I have a Best electric recliner with foot rest and head rest controls. The foot rest has stopped working but the head rest still works. Any ideas? I've checked the connections and all seem to be fine.
Does it sound like the switch on the chair might be bad?
If the connections are good as you say, I would definitely start with the switch .
I have an issue with no power to loveseat when I don't plug into power the adapter light is green. When I plug it in the light on the power brick starts blinking. Any ideas.
It is more than likely and issue with the switch. I would try disconnecting the switch and then plugging I know the power source and see if it is still blinking.
@@the323vlog4 ok I ordered a switch on Amazon let's see if it works
My problem is the leg part it doesn't want to work it stays up and the other parts work except the leg part I can still let it down but it goes up by itself if I put pressure on the leg rest but if I release it the leg rest goes up by itself. What can I do to fix it. Or use the leg rest manually.
Sounds like an issue with the switch. I’d try unplugging it to see.
My power recliner is only 1-1/2 yrs old. When I use the hand control it was sometimes not responding, wait a bit then it did work. But now it only lifts the footrest up and down; if I try to recline the back it stops working. We’ve put the chair on its side, unplugged then replugged the hand controller to get the chair closed and we can see the motor seems to stop at the same location every time, 3/4 of the way back on the rail. We checked power supply, wires and connectors all look good. What should I replace hand controller or motor.
I typically have a spare hand Controller that o always try first , because it’s usually the issue 90% of the time, but it is definitely possible for the motor to have issues as well. I would definitely start with the hand control though. If you have another power recliner in the home, you could potentially borrow the hand control to help diagnose the issue.
Thanks so much. This was very helpful.
I am very glad to hear that! Thanks for watching!
I have a power sofa in which one of the brackets broke on one side, causing it to go all lopsided when I try to recline it.
Is there any way that I can remove this piece and have somebody weld it?
Sounds very possible. Are you able to send me some pictures of the broken piece so I can take a look at it for you? You can send it to my email at the323concept@yahoo.com
I just purchased the adapter, light is green and not working...not an old chair but how to know if I need to replace motor or switch? Thank you in attic you can help...
It is more than likely the power switch. They are the most common issue. Is it a sofa? if so, you can use the power switch from the other side that is working and plug it into the side that is not working to test it. If you'd rather not go through the trouble, they are very cheap to order through the link I provided and would arrive in a few days for you to use to troubleshoot with.
@@the323vlog4 no, it’s a recliner. Switch seems cheapest to buy instead of new motor. Thank you for your assistance !
@@MammeJ my sentiments exactly. You’re welcome
Where can i order a socket box for the Home cinema chair please
Can you send me a picture of the one you have? You can send it to our email at the323concept@yahoo.com
Hi. I have a 3 switch power recliner, 1 for the headrest, 2 for the legs, and the 3rd switch puts both parts into its original position. The leg rest was in an upright position and someone forced its closure (assuming this person thought it was a typical manual recliner). Now the leg rest is closed and will not open when the button is pressed. The other button for the headrest works just fine. Any advice for that? Greatly appreciate it.
I suppose it could be a few things. When pushing the button for the footrest, can you hear the motor working? I would try to operate it while inspecting the mechanism area and see if anything is moving. I would also inspect the mechanism and see if it was damaged on the process of the forcing shut. Hole this helps get you started
Hello man, nice tips and walkthrough, I need your help. The frame and everything looks good but my recliner wont work. Whenever I press the switch buttons (either of them) the green light on the adapter stops and starts to light again if I release the button. Hope you understand what I'm trying to tell. Please help me out!!!!!!
It sounds like you have a short in the switch. I would recommend getting a new switch, plug it in before installing it all through the arm and test it out. That is the cheapest and simplest solution. I recommend checking on Amazon just in case you need to return it
@@the323vlog4 thanks for the reply, i will surely try out your suggestion!
@@musical1810 let us know! Thanks
My Recliner is not working from couple of weeks. power button on the sofa is not working. No issues with the outlet. Could it be a transformer issue or a problem with Motor? Any ideas ?
I typically check the power transformer box that typically has a green light indicator on it. If that’s not illuminated, I’d start with that. If all wiring is connected , and the box didn’t resolve the issue do start with the switch
Is there anyway they sell the whole mechanism for legit and plat for my sofa or can you direct me to find one that you
I’d recommend checking out recliner-handles.com
@@the323vlog4 tbe whole mechanism the couch sits on i have the switches it the metal part and it electric
@@valerieconsalvo8824 yup, check the website I mentioned. They sell mechs there
Very helpful fixed my own chair 🙏🏽
Glad to hear it! Thanks for watching
my chair is a power chair but its not the power thats not working. some thing broke that looks like a bolts that uses a retaining clip to hold it in place. It must be mechanical because it has power. Can you give me any ideas on what this is. Thank you.
Feel free to send us images of the broken piece so we can try to identify it for you. You can email us at the323concept@yahoo.com
Non of these couches have breakers?
Some have a fuse in the outlet on the backside of the recliners
@@the323vlog4 couldn't find one but the video helped. Plugged it into the other side and was able to get the person out of the couch. These things are dangerous.
@@BlackAndBlueGarage they definitely can be!
My recliner goes up but won't come down. I think that means there's something wrong with the hand control, but I bought a new hand control and it still won't go down. Any ideas about what the problem might be?
It it’s not the hand control, it’s more than likely the lift arm motor
Great information but so far I can’t find anything that saves my problem. Hopefully you have a suggestion. When the recliner is reclined, the c
Back creeps back up to the straight up position . The footrest stays up. It’s just the back that won’t stay reclined. Any suggestions for repair would be great. Thank you
In would check the mechanism and see if there are springs that control that function. If you could replace those springs with ones with less tension that could potentially help. Just a thought
Can you tell why the recliner chair cannot recliner to the lowest position ?
The cable connected to the adapters boxes been changed ! Adapter light is on!
It can be stand up to the highest position but not recliner to the lowest position after replacing the cable
It sounds like an issue with the mechanism itself or possibly even the lift arm motor. I’d have to diagnose it in person to help with that one. The best thing you can do is have someone operate it while another inspects the mechanism with a Flashlight to see what’s going on.
I have another question. What tells the actuator to stop at either end of travel (up and/or down). What prevents the actuator from traveling too far forward or back and breaking the mechanism?
If you look at the actuator the moving part is a white plastic piece. It can I’m go so far on the actuator track.
Hello. My power recliner makes a loud "clunking" noise halfway up, when the back starts to recline. If I lean forward, or recline it without sitting in it, no noise occurs. I've looked at the mechanism underneath and removed the back, but can't seem to find anything obvious. This recliner is probably 10 years old or more, so I presume something is worn out, but I can't find it. Any ideas? Thanks so much for your great videos.
Yeah, it sounds like with the added pressure the mechanism may be hitting itself somewhere in the motion. I’d try to have someone sit in it while another person inspects with a flashlight underneath.
I'm wondering if these are grounded properly as we've seen an increase of hardly any shocks from our old non-powered furniture to multiple shocks once receiving our new powered units.
That’s a good question
I have a problem the power transformer box is plugged into the wall and the green light is on when I plug it to the chair the green light gos dim and flashes plz help
In my experience, it is usually one of two things. Typically, it is either the hand control or the transformer. the last culprit could possibly be the motor itself, but is much less typical. I would start with the first two mentioned items in that order. If you have an extra recliner in the home you could use the parts from it to troubleshoot so you don’t have to order
How to replace the wire running from the motor to the transformer? Do I have to replace the entire motor? The wire from motor and the connector got cut .. can we. Buy that separately?
It depends on whether or not the wire runs directly into the motor and is hardwired into it. If so, then yes, you would have to replace the entire motor. You’ll have to trace your wiring find out
Mine is an Abbyson power recliner from Costco. Before I order a power switch to test it, my buttons for the headrest headrest functions fine. The one to raise the chair or lower the chair do not function. The fact that one of the switches works and one doesn't, possibly is the motor? Will I be wasting my time getting a power switch to test it?
I have seen it go both ways before. due to the drastic price difference, I always advise starting off with the switch. If you use a source like Amazon, returns are always an option if it doesn’t resolve the issue
What about the type of switch that looks more like a lever (going up or down to power the recliner) that would likely be located as one of the inner pieces of a sectional
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My recliner stopped working. It has usb ports also that are not working any ideas on the issue?
The power box also has a faint green light flashing.
@shelleyblack7942 you have a short somewhere. I’d recommend unplugging one thing at a time and see if the light on the box goes to a solid green. Start with the switch
I have a power recliner that stopped working The video was helpful but, I have a problem that I can't find and answer to. The cord from the wall to the power box works fine and the green light is on. However, everytime I attach it to the chair, the green light goes out on the power box and no power to the chair. I've tried new cables and power box with the same result. If I find a kink in the power linesto the motor can I cut them and splice them? Thanks
It sounds like you have a short somewhere tripping the transformer box. I would start with diagnosing the cheapest parts and that’s the switch and the transformer. You could purchase a New or if you have another unit in the house you could pull from it to diagnose since you know it’s working.
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Thanks for the quick reply i'll check it out
@@karenpegan2977 you’re welcome! Good luck and let me know how it goes.
Do you know if there is a way to shut off just the "lift" part of a lift chair operation so that it just power recliner. The lift chair is not safe for the confused adult to lift all the way up and may get dumped out on the floor.
Not that I’m aware of. I would look underneath and see if there’s a separate motor or wire, but if I remember correctly it’s all one.