Electric recliner stopped working in one direction
#1
09-18-23, 02:11 PM
Electric recliner stopped working in one direction
I have an electric reclining sectional sofa, and one section is stuck in the fully reclined position. This happened recently after over 10 years of daily use.
Each section has a 2-sided switch for recline and retract and I can only guess that the "retract" side may be broken or disconnected. The switch may be this one. Or it may be a different problem entirely. All other sections of the sectional operate normally.
A label on the recliner says "Leggett & Platt 5331 12/03/17". I have learned that Leggett & Platt only makes the mechanism and not any of the electrical components.
This may or may not be a DIY project for me depending on where the problem lies. And therein lies my first issue: how to diagnose this electrical problem?
Each section has a 2-sided switch for recline and retract and I can only guess that the "retract" side may be broken or disconnected. The switch may be this one. Or it may be a different problem entirely. All other sections of the sectional operate normally.
A label on the recliner says "Leggett & Platt 5331 12/03/17". I have learned that Leggett & Platt only makes the mechanism and not any of the electrical components.
This may or may not be a DIY project for me depending on where the problem lies. And therein lies my first issue: how to diagnose this electrical problem?
Last edited by RocketJSquirrel; 09-18-23 at 02:28 PM. Reason: Add link to switch
#2
09-18-23, 03:18 PM
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For that application.... a spring loaded double pole double throw center off switch is used.
The same motor powers up and down or in and out.
If one direction fails.... it can ONLY be the switch.
The switch has six terminals. The switch reverses the polarity to the motor.
Very similar to power windows in cars.
The same motor powers up and down or in and out.
If one direction fails.... it can ONLY be the switch.
The switch has six terminals. The switch reverses the polarity to the motor.
Very similar to power windows in cars.
#3
09-18-23, 03:31 PM
Thanks. I've ordered the switch linked to in my OP, which a person at the repair site told me was the right one. If this turns out to be a $20 DIY repair, I'll be ecstatic.
Last edited by RocketJSquirrel; 09-18-23 at 03:45 PM. Reason: Syntax
#4
09-18-23, 04:04 PM
Group Moderator
The switch is more than likely replaceable if you're handy.
Pop the back off and post a pic or see if there are any numbers on the switch.
Pop the back off and post a pic or see if there are any numbers on the switch.
#5
09-18-23, 04:15 PM
I popped the bezel off the switch, and there are 4 screws holding the switch in place. I intend to wait for the new switch before disassembling any further. But I imagine it will be simple to disconnect the switch and pull its cable out. I'll probably attach a string to the old plug to help me pull the new plug through.
Last edited by RocketJSquirrel; 09-18-23 at 04:38 PM.
