And if it proves to be that door micro-switch. Make sure your dealer places YOUR finger on it so you can feel it in action as well as where it is located. Best Wishes! In a message dated 12/21/2010 6:43:14 P.M. Central Standard Time, [email protected] writes:
thanks tom and wheelchair.......i have a 2002 dodge grand caravan. i definitely need to get it to the dealer for preventative maintenance - that's how my Christmas $ will be spent.......dang it.....tom i don't have my vin handy but will get it and private email to you. thanks again -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, December 21, 2010 6:20 PM To: [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected] Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] IMS RampVan Actually Tom... that is the best idea and I too support that. However when emergency conditions persist, one has to look n see it it applies to them. Nothing like being stuck on the open road or in a parking lot during a snow n ice storm and the ramp won't lift and door not closing. Go Bears! Best Wishes In a message dated 12/21/2010 6:15:56 P.M. Central Standard Time, [email protected] writes: Hello- Whatever diagnosis you've received could not be accurately given without knowing Year, Make, Model and type of IMS Conversion. It sounds like you oughta take it to your closest mobility dealer for repair and preventative service check up. Yes, I do work for a mobility dealer and yes, I'm a quad but I don't take my watch to a plumber for repair either. Have it looked at always before the severe seasons. Also, there are some IMS units that Braun doesn't support. Send me the VIN and I'll confirm it for you. Happy Holidays!! Tom ____________________________________ From: "[email protected]" <[email protected]> To: [email protected]; [email protected] Sent: Tue, December 21, 2010 4:53:43 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] IMS RampVan For those who are not mobility challenged, look at the outside of your van towards the rear panel. The is an rectangle opening for the door side cable slide. Tucked in the back of the opening about 1-2 inches is the micro switch, with a tiny nipple on it. Its metal and travels in and out, except when its frozen when it sticks closed. The nice thing about it today is all new vans have a similar micro switch with a boot the covers the nipple and prevents icing. Braun/IMS, does not provide the new switch for the older applications. Shame, eh? I hope this helps. (bill is in the mail as I type) Best Wishes In a message dated 12/21/2010 4:34:57 P.M. Central Standard Time, [email protected] writes: i replace the door contacts regularly because i live on a dirt road that causes them to wear. do you know where this switch is located? is it on the door because there is a black rubber thing around the pillars but it wears out quicky as well. i'm about 1 1/2 hrs from the dealer the ramp problem is a new one though. it goes out fine but doesn't want to lift up to close. sometimes it works fine however. i'm guessing it needs silicone spray as well..... thanks nicki -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, December 21, 2010 1:43 PM To: [email protected]; [email protected] Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] IMS RampVan There a limit switch that is sticking in the wet, humid, freezing weather. IMS should have used a rubber boot on that switch but they did not. Your Braun Dealer can show you exactly were it is. Spray enough silicone so it doesn't freeze. When the micro switch is in the closed position it thinks the door IS closed. Check the door contacts on the B pillar to be sure they are not corroded. Best Wishes In a message dated 12/21/2010 11:04:48 A.M. Central Standard Time, [email protected] writes: Anyone have problems in the winter with your door not closing completely? It gets cold and my van's door and ramp stop functioning correctly. Nicki
