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Beach Bum · 18th January 2008, 10:40 AM

Mike, we had a pad go down after 3 months, but I bought my unit used. Try plugging the red pad in the yellow port and see what happens. also plughte yellow pad inthe red port. This will help you trouble shoot it.

Not sure what you're saying about it not heating at the ends. It is my understanding the pads are not supposed to heat at the end of the beds. So if the pad is heating from the middle towards the ends, it sounds like it is working okay.

Or is it not as hot as it used to be? Other things to check :

each port has a fuse located just above it, or beside it. Make sure fuse is good.

check the plug end to make sure the wires are making good connection. The rubber boot cover should screw loose so you can slide back from the plug end. There will be 2 wires soldered on the plug end. Check to see if they are connected, and the connection is good.

Good luck! Pads do go bad, but if you bought yours new they should warranty it. Just stay on them about it. But as much $$$ we make with the Formostar , we still do well even with buying a pad here and there. Still suxs!

18th January 2008, 10:40 AM	#15 (permalink)
Beach Bum Moderator Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: south east Posts: 1,655	Re: Dead pad already!! Mike, we had a pad go down after 3 months, but I bought my unit used. Try plugging the red pad in the yellow port and see what happens. also plughte yellow pad inthe red port. This will help you trouble shoot it. Not sure what you're saying about it not heating at the ends. It is my understanding the pads are not supposed to heat at the end of the beds. So if the pad is heating from the middle towards the ends, it sounds like it is working okay. Or is it not as hot as it used to be? Other things to check : each port has a fuse located just above it, or beside it. Make sure fuse is good. check the plug end to make sure the wires are making good connection. The rubber boot cover should screw loose so you can slide back from the plug end. There will be 2 wires soldered on the plug end. Check to see if they are connected, and the connection is good. Good luck! Pads do go bad, but if you bought yours new they should warranty it. Just stay on them about it. But as much $$$ we make with the Formostar , we still do well even with buying a pad here and there. Still suxs!