Lever Sensor Error on Rockhopper II

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I'm getting this error on my Rockhopper II its the "E 080 Error Lever Sensor Error". I had a new sensor laying around from when the capping station one went so I tried replacing both of them individually and both times the error came back. Does anyone think this could be the motor or the main board? Its the only thing wrong right now with the machine, its been working fine for a few months since my last major issue. Granted its in use all the time but does anyone have any ideas?

Thanks,
Keith

 

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Ok so I tried a few things out this morning and still am having problems. It is kind of weird, I turned the machine off and manually raised the levers then turned the machine on and the levers went down like they should. But now when I go to raise them I get the message and have to start all over again. This to me is very strange, could the motor go in just one direction? I would think if the motor were to go it would just completely go? Please any ideas?

 

[guitarguy69]

Did you try powering off with the levers down, then un-plug for ten minutes. Attach power and power up?

 

[guitarguy69]

From a technician friend of mine.

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Did you try powering off with the levers down, then un-plug for ten minutes. Attach power and power up?

I didn't try unplugging it with the levers down. I'll do that now! Thanks!! I've had a lot of sensor issues on this machine, they seem to always 'die' on me...