Windshield vent actuator

[Bob Lind]

Can these be rebuilt? Best place to buy if it can't be fixed.
It's on a 2000 340 Sundancer.

 

[CliffA]

is your motor dead or maybe a faulty switch?.....if the motor opens the vent slowly or tries to open the vent but stops the shaft of the ram shaft may just need a shot of WD-40....

if the motor is dead there are replacements available that other members have found and posted before so someone will likely post info on the replacement motor...

when I first got my boat the vent window would try to open but stop when I pushed the dash switch.....I sprayed the ram shaft down with WD-40 and activated the switch several times and it started working fine....now every few months I spray the ram shaft of the vent window and the ram shaft of the engine room hatch opener with WD-40 as preventative maintenance....

cliff

 

[gerryb]

First, welcome to the site and thank you for making your first post!

The actuators do go bad frequently and usually can't be fixed. Try Cliff's suggestion. That technique got me a few more weeks out of my old one. Search the site for details on replacements including the company most of us use to supply a replacement. My replacement is going on 4 years with no issues.

EDIT: I have the one from Progressive... see post 4 below...

 

[carterchapman]

I beieve this was the one for my '05 340/'03 410...I don't recall if the 340 was 4" or 6" stroke, but both P/Ns are here...

http://www.progressiveautomations.com/mini-linear-actuator


Mini Linear Actuator (Stroke Size 4", Force 35 Lbs, Speed 2.00"/sec)
Item #PA-14-4-35 (6” Stroke #PA-14-6-35)

Quantity
Item
Total

1
$108.99
$108.99

 

[Simpsonn8908]

I just tried rebuilding mine to no avail. As others have said it’s a common failure. Take a voltmeter and make sure you’re getting power to the motor before replacing it.

Found the best prices on eBay, but have yet to order so I can’t speak to quality.

 

[Dave's 340]

If anyone can assist, I am looking for the cover that goes over the motor for a 2002 340. Thanks

 

[The Bill Collector]

ebay has the actuator https://www.ebay.com/itm/2-18-Inch-...tor/112887896341?_trksid=p2485497.m4902.l9144

 

[NotHerDecision]

I second progressive automation. I have replaced ours and they work great. I fooled with the old ones for over year. Wish I would have ordered new ones in the begining.

 

[Korkie]

Ours went bad. Purchased new one from here. $40 + shipping. Works Great.
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