Troubleshooting Electric Jack that will Lower but Not Raise
Updated 08/11/2025 | Published 08/06/2025
Question:
Electric Jack will lower but not raise. Makes no sound. Replaced the switch but still won’t raise.
asked by: Sherri
Expert Reply:
How the charge on the battery? A weak battery or even a weak wiring connection to it will cause issues like you mentioned. But otherwise it would be a bad motor and jack would need to get replaced since you already tried a switch.
Expert Reply:
How the charge on the battery? A weak battery or even a weak wiring connection to it will cause issues like you mentioned. But otherwise it would be a bad motor and jack would need to get replaced since you already tried a switch.
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