Lippert Components ground control 3.0 Service Manual Download Page 8

Rev: 05.23.2017

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Ground Control 3.0 Service Manual

Touch Pad Error Codes

NOTE: 

To clear an error code from the touch pad, repair or otherwise correct the issue, then press “ENTER.” 

If the error is still present, the message will be displayed again.

LCD Message

What's Happening?

What Should Be Done?

****ERROR**** 

Excess Angle

Controller not properly secured.

Check and secure controller placement.

Excessive angle reached during 

auto operation.

Relocate the trailer.

****ERROR**** 

Excessive Angle

Controller not properly secured.

Check and secure controller placement.

Excessive angle reached during 

manual operation.

Relocate the trailer.

****ERROR**** 

Feature Disabled

Front of trailer below level when 

starting Auto Level process (only 

when trying to initiate Hitch 

Recognition).

Using manual mode on the touch pad, retract rear 

jacks (which includes the middle, if equipped) and 

set landing gear (front jacks) to hitch height.

Touch pad power not cycled 

between consecutive leveling 

operations.

Turn touch pad off and then back on to reset the 

system.

Zero point not set.

Set zero point.

****ERROR**** 

Low Voltage

Battery voltage dropped below 

10.8V.

Check wiring - repair or replace.

Test battery voltage under load - charge or replace.

****ERROR**** 

Out Of Stroke

Jack has reached maximum stroke 

length and is unable to lift.

Check disposition of jacks. Relocate the trailer.

Unexpected high amp current stall.

Check jacks in manual mode or perform manual 

override procedure. Repair or replace as needed.
Check for bent or damaged jacks. Repair or replace 

as needed.

****ERROR**** 

External Sensor

Bad connection or wiring from the 

controller to the rear sensor.

Replace or repair connection to rear remote sensor. 

****ERROR**** 

Jack Time Out

Time limit exceeded for the 

requested auto operation.

Check disposition of jacks.

****ERROR**** 

Auto Level Fail

Unable to auto level due to uneven 

ground.

Check disposition of jacks. Relocate the trailer.

Unable to auto level due to zero 

point being set incorrectly.

Reset zero point.

****ERROR**** 

Comm Error

Communication between controller 

and touch pad has been lost.

Check harness for proper connections or damage. 

Replace if necessary.

****ERROR**** 

Bad Calibration

Sensor calibration values are out of 

range.

Replace controller.

****ERROR**** 

Internal Sensor

Internal sensor problem.

Replace controller.

**PANIC STOP**

Function Aborted

The user pressed a button on the 

touch pad during an automatic 

operation.

Restart automatic operation and then refrain from 

pressing any buttons on the touch pad.

****ERROR**** 

Hall Effect Short

Short circuit detected in one of the 

hall effect circuits.

Test for short and repair or replace.

Summary of Contents for ground control 3.0

Page 1: ...Rev 05 23 2017 Page 1 Ground Control 3 0 5th Wheel 4 Point and 6 Point SERVICE MANUAL ...

Page 2: ... 3 0 4 Point Assembly 20 Ground Control 3 0 6 Point Assembly 21 Ground Control 3 0 4 Point Aftermarket Assembly 22 Ground Control 3 0 6 Point Aftermarket Assembly 23 Ground Control 3 0 Components 24 27 Failure to act in accordance with the following may result in death or serious personal injury The use of the Ground Control 3 0 leveling system to support the trailer for any reason other than whic...

Page 3: ... Front Jack Button Activates front jacks in manual mode H Left Jack Button Activates left jacks in manual mode I Right Jack Button Activates right jacks in manual mode J Rear Jack Button Activates rear jacks in manual mode K Power Button Turns leveling system on and off Fig 1 A E F H G B C D J I K Prior to Operation The leveling system should only be operated under the following conditions 1 The t...

Page 4: ...y by pressing either the LEFT Fig 1H or RIGHT Fig 1I buttons while simultaneously pressing the REAR button Fig 1J If the rear jacks will not operate individually using the method described above but they operate properly when Auto Level is performed the Twist Prevention Protection system has locked out the operation to prevent damage to the frame of the trailer Note Prior to unhitching from the to...

Page 5: ...ovelevel AutoLevelSequence 1 WhenAutoLevelSequencebegins thefrontofthetrailerwilllowerslightlytoapointbelowlevel 2 Rearjackswillbegrounded 3 Aside to sidelevelingsequenceoccurs Note Atthispointonthe6PointSystem thetwomiddlejacksaregroundedtostabilizethetrailer Thetwomiddlejacksdonotlevelthetrailer 4 Eachjackwillperformafinalgroundingtouch 5 LCDwillread AUTOLEVELSUCCESS Fig 3 6 LCDwillthenread READ...

Page 6: ...shooting Manual Override Note For ease of manual override it is recommended to unplug the power harness to the motor prior to performing the manual override procedure Note Use of a 12 18 volt cordless screw gun or pneumatic screw gun is acceptable to manually override the jacks Do not use an impact screw gun to perform any of the override procedures as this may damage the motor If manual override ...

Page 7: ...ed 3 8 drive ratchet and extension 5 16 socket 1 Find the port on the bottom of the jack motor Fig 9A 2 Remove the rubber plug Fig 10A 3 Insert the 5 16 socket into the port Fig 11 4 Turn override until the jack extends or retracts to desired position Fig 7 A Fig 8 Fig 6 A Fig 10 A Fig 11 Fig 9 A ...

Page 8: ...harge or replace ERROR Out Of Stroke Jack has reached maximum stroke length and is unable to lift Check disposition of jacks Relocate the trailer Unexpected high amp current stall Check jacks in manual mode or perform manual override procedure Repair or replace as needed Check for bent or damaged jacks Repair or replace as needed ERROR External Sensor Bad connection or wiring from the controller t...

Page 9: ...n short malfunction or loss of communication open or short circuit between controller and motor Check harness connections at controller and at jack Check harness for damage Check fuses at controller Repair or replace as necessary System Settings Zero Point Calibration The Zero Point is the programmed point that the trailer will return to each time the Auto Level feature is used Note Prior to start...

Page 10: ...acks will retract until they reach the hard current limit 3 The jacks are now homed and the special jack error code will be cleared Note Note If the jacks do not retract an error should display on the touch pad screen This is typically caused by wiring interruption Component Replacement Note After replacing any of these components you will need to home the jacks See the corresponding sections for ...

Page 11: ...e same location as the previous jack 5 Connect the wire harnesses to the rear jack motor wires Note LCI recommends zip tying the harnesses tight against the rear jack motors to prevent damage to the harnesses Rear Sensor Replacement 1 Locate the rear sensor in the underbelly of the trailer 2 Cut an access panel in the underbelly using a knife The rear sensor should be installed on the crossmember ...

Page 12: ...ol 3 0 Service Manual 3 Disconnect the rear sensor harness from the connector on the rear sensor Fig 18A Fig 19 4 Remove the screws Fig 19D mounting plate Fig 19C and sensor Fig 19B assembly from the crossmember Fig 19A Fig 18 A A B C D ...

Page 13: ... the plate 6 Dry fit the mounting plate Fig 21C and the replacement rear sensor Fig 21B to the crossmember Fig 21A The pre drilled holes in the plate are for mounting the rear sensor to the plate Mark on the plate where the rear sensor will set Space between the sensor and the crossmember must be left so the wire harness will not be pinched Fig 20 A B C Fig 21 A B C ...

Page 14: ...tapping screws Fig 22C Orientation is imperative for the correct operation of the leveling system 8 Attach the mounting plate Fig 23C and replacement sensor Fig 23B assembly to the crossmember Fig 23A using two 3 8 hex head self tapping screws Fig 23D Ensure that the plate is centered side to side on the frame and that the sensor is oriented properly Fig 23 Fig 23 A B C D ...

Page 15: ...5 Ground Control 3 0 Service Manual 9 Connect the rear sensor harness to the connector on the rear sensor Fig 24A and run the harness through the frame and up to the compartment where the controller will be mounted Fig 24 A ...

Page 16: ...ctly in the center of the trailer with the arrow on the label of the controller facing the front of the trailer Fig 26 6 Some 6 point controllers do not have orientation arrows for the front of the trailer When installing those controllers ensure that the port labeled LEFT FRONT is pointing to the left hand front of the trailer This will ensure proper orientation and function of the controller 7 A...

Page 17: ...nnections at the battery the controller and the jacks for corrosion and loose or damaged connections 3 Remove dirt and road debris from jacks as needed 4 If jacks are down for extended periods it is recommended to spray exposed leveling jack rods with a silicone lubricant every three months for protection If the trailer is located in a salty environment it is recommended to spray the rods every fo...

Page 18: ...ng Gear LCD Touch Pad LCD Touch Pad Harness Recommended 50 Amp Breaker OEM Supplied Hall Effect Landing Gear Hall Effect Harness Hall Effect Harness Hall Effect Jack Hall Effect Jack Battery 4 Point Controller Rear Sensor Rear Sensor Harness ...

Page 19: ... Effect Landing Gear Hall Effect Landing Gear Rear Sensor Rear Sensor Harness LCD Touch Pad Touch Pad Harness 6 Point Controller Hall Effect Jack Hall Effect Jack Hall Effect Jack Hall Effect Jack Recommended 50 Amp Breaker OEM Supplied ...

Page 20: ...POINT ASSEMBLY Power and Ground Harness Hall Effect Jacks Left Rear Snapper Pin Rear Sensor Screw x4 Jack Mounting Bracket x2 Landing Gear x2 Bolt On Pull Pin Jack Mounting Bolt Nut x12 Carriage Bolt x4 Hall Effect Jacks Right Rear Landing Gear Harnesses x2 Rear Jack Harnesses x2 Top Lock Nut x4 Rear Sensor Mounting Plate LCD Touch Pad Harness Rear Sensor Harness 4 Point Controller ...

Page 21: ...r and Ground Harness Left Hall Effect Jacks Rear and Middle x2 Snapper Pin x4 Rear Sensor Screw x4 Jack Mounting Bracket x4 Landing Gear x2 Bolt On Pull Pin Jack Mounting Bolt Nut x24 Carriage Bolt x4 Right Hall Effect Jacks Rear and Middle x2 Landing Gear Harnesses x2 Rear middle Jack Harnesses x4 Top Lock Nut x4 Rear Sensor Mounting Plate LCD Touch Pad Harness Rear Sensor Harness 6 Point Control...

Page 22: ... ASSEMBLY Power and Ground Harness Hall Effect Jacks Left Rear Snapper Pin x2 Rear Sensor Screw x4 Jack Mounting Bracket x2 Landing Gear x2 Bolt On Pull Pin Jack Mounting Bolt Nut x12 Hall Effect Jacks Right Rear Landing Gear Harnesses x2 Rear Jack Harnesses x2 Carriage Bolt Nut x4 Jack Bracket Mounting Bolt x24 Rear Sensor Mounting Plate LCD Touch Pad Harness Rear Sensor Harness 4 Point Controlle...

Page 23: ...ket Mounting Bolt x24 Power and Ground Harness Rear Sensor Mounting Plate Snapper Pin x4 Rear Sensor Screw x4 Jack Mounting Bracket x4 Landing Gear x2 Bolt On Pull Pin x2 Jack Mounting Bolt Nut x24 Landing Gear Harnesses x2 Rear middle Jack Harnesses x4 Carriage Bolt Nut x4 Left Hall Effect Jacks Rear and Middle x2 Right Hall Effect Jacks Rear and Middle x2 LCD Touch Pad Harness Rear Sensor Harnes...

Page 24: ...cription A 305340 Hall Effect Landing Gear Front Stroke 19 8125 B 305339 Left Hall Effect Jack Rear and Middle 12 5 Stroke C 344792 Right Hall Effect Jack Rear and Middle 12 5 Stroke D 342610 Hall Effect Jack Rear Short 10 5 Stroke E 343758 Hall Effect Jack Motor F 119113 Bolt On Pull Pin G 134989 Weld On Jack Mounting Bracket OEM Only H 349975 Bolt On Jack Mounting Bracket Aftermarket Only D H G ...

Page 25: ...BILIZATION GROUND CONTROL 3 0 COMPONENTS Callout Part Description I 178210 Jack Mounting Nut 1 2 20 J 118076 Jack Mounting Bolt 1 2 20 x 1 1 2 Flange K 119073 Top Lock Nut L 125878 Carriage Bolt M 225598 Snapper Pin 3 8 x 3 N 241940 Rear Sensor Mounting Screw O 191021 Hex Head Bolt Aftermarket Only P 231775 Rear Sensor Mounting Plate I J K L N O M P ...

Page 26: ...OUND CONTROL 3 0 COMPONENTS Callout Part Description Q 232201 Rear Sensor R 232937 LCD Touch Pad Harness S 243688 Rear Sensor Harness T 267401 Linc Remote Charger U 234802 LCD Touch Pad V 329164 Linc Remote W 304136 4 Point Hall Effect Canbus Wireless Ground Control Controller X 346005 6 Point Hall Effect Canbus Wireless Ground Control Controller T S R V Q U X W ...

Page 27: ...CONTROL 3 0 COMPONENTS Callout Part Description Y 305115 Hall Effect Right Rear Sensor Harness 306298 Hall Effect Left Rear Sensor Harness 307489 Hall Effect Right Front Sensor Harness 307490 Hall Effect Left Front Sensor Harness 347012 Hall Effects Right Middle Sensor Harness 347013 Hall Effects Left Middle Sensor Harness Z 306176 Power and Ground Supply Harness Y Z ...

Page 28: ...ny unauthorized use shall void any applicable warranty The information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice and at the sole discretion of LCI Revised editions are available for free download from www lci1 com Please recycle all obsolete materials For all concerns or questions please contact Lippert Components Inc Ph 574 537 8900 Web lci1 com Email customerservice lci1 com R...

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