I have a Coverstar cover that won’t open or close reliably. The issue is the double-dog shifter, which is supposed to engage the drive shaft, but instead spins freely. Wondering if anyone has experience with this issue and can suggest a remedy.
Here’s how these mechanisms are supposed to work. (Link goes to YT.)
Here’s what mine does (spins freely before sometimes finally engaging). (Link goes to iCloud.)
I’ve removed, cleaned and lubricated the mechanism but there was no improvement. I can reach into the well and spin the mechanism to engage the shifter manually, but that requires lifting a heavy stone that covers the well. Applying slight pressure on the mechanism while it spins will also get it to engage.
If you’re wondering why I don’t call Coverstar… I did. They said it's $325/hour to take a look — including the time they spend driving — even though the unit failed after only 13 months.
Here’s how these mechanisms are supposed to work. (Link goes to YT.)
Here’s what mine does (spins freely before sometimes finally engaging). (Link goes to iCloud.)
I’ve removed, cleaned and lubricated the mechanism but there was no improvement. I can reach into the well and spin the mechanism to engage the shifter manually, but that requires lifting a heavy stone that covers the well. Applying slight pressure on the mechanism while it spins will also get it to engage.
If you’re wondering why I don’t call Coverstar… I did. They said it's $325/hour to take a look — including the time they spend driving — even though the unit failed after only 13 months.