What to do if your step motor is not working?

Start by making sure you have power to the step motor. Then trace the wiring all the way to the battery. You are looking for loose or broken wires, poor continuity, bad grounds, or blown fuses. Do not forget to check for faulty parts or bad connections to the door switch sensor and the on/off switch to the steps.

What should I do if my electric steps stop moving?

Before messing with the motor or the controller, the first thing to check is the steps themselves. The motor stops when there’s too much strain on it (that’s how it knows to stop at full in or out). Try lubricating the steps well (see above) at all the moving joints and see if they move in and out if you help them — if so, they may be binding

Where is the lighted switch on Kwikee steps?

Many rigs with Kwikee steps have a lighted switch near the door. When the light is off, the steps will open and close with the door. When the light is on and the RV’s engine is off, they will stay open all the time once extended.

Where is the switch on an electric step motor?

That’s controlled by a rocker switch somewhere in the coach. It may be above the door or in a nearby cabinet, or it may be near your gauges. If the steps don’t move at all, ever, you have 12V power in the coach, and you hear no noise from the step motor, the first thing to check is the reed switch and magnet on the door.

Why do my steps not retract when I Turn on the ignition?

My steps will not retract. I tested the voltage into the control mortal and it was 12.s volts. I tested the voltage out, on the pigtail that connects to the motor, and found no voltage. I had my door closed and the step switch turned to on. Likewise, the steps do not retract when the ignition is turned on and the rig started.

What is the trigger for the automatic step?

Automatic steps are triggered by the opening and closing of your entry door (or screen door). There are two switches that control the expanding and retracting of the step. Switch #1 (step trigger) is magnetic. It triggers the step to open when the door is opened and it closes the step when the door closes.

Where is the motor on a Kwikee step?

You can find the manual for your Kwikee step model here. The motor is mounted on top of the gear linkage with three bolts. It drives the gear linkage in forward or reverse when activated by the controller. It will stop turning when it can’t move anymore (i.e. step is fully extended or retracted).

Why is the electric step on my motor home not working?

The electric step on my motor home is not working. It works on two switches out and in. It is also linked to the ignition. When the ignition is on it retracts. I believe it also works off a remote control. I have had the step pulled apart and there is nothing mechanically wrong.

What to do if your steps are not working?

Do not forget to check for faulty parts or bad connections to the door switch sensor and the on/off switch to the steps. If you still cannot determine what the problem is then contact the step manufacturer and/or Jayco for help. If that fails to bring results, then you will have to take the RV to a competent RV repair facility. Hope that helps.

Why are the gears on my electric steps not working?

It could be that the gears are stripped on the motor (they’re plastic), so it only extends to where the bad spot is on the gears. If you can hear the motor spinning when the steps are stopped, that’s likely the problem. You could still have a bad controller, but in my experience, that’s the least likely possibility.

How can I tell if my electric steps are moving?

The best way to check is to pull the pin out on the gear linkage (you’ll have to do that anyway to pull the motor) and see if the steps move freely in and out with the motor unattached (disconnect the power plug at the motor first and watch out when you pull the pin because the steps can move quickly and it’s easy to get a finger caught).

When does a Thor inverter switch to DC?

A: Our inverter/chargers are equipped with Automatic Transfer Switching (ATS). When AC utility power becomes unavailable (e.g., a blackout),the THOR THIC (Inverter Chargers) automatically switches to DC battery power so that connected electronics stay powered.

Can a modified sine wave be used with Thor manufacturing?

THOR Manufacturing does not recommend the use of a Modified Sine Wave with any and all medical equipment. Q: How long can I operate my inverter? A: The runtime (i.e., amount of time that the inverter will power connected electronics) depends on the amount of battery power available and the load that it is supporting.

How does a Thor inverter charger Charger work?

A: THOR Inverter/Chargers use a 4-stage charger that recharges your batteries faster, while protecting them against over-charge, over-discharge and accidental depletion. Q: Why do my batteries go dead when I use the inverter/charger in inverter mode?

What to do if your steps won’t come out?

Some have 2, one for the power and one for switches on the door. If the one on the door is not working, the steps will not operate. Good luck. There is a troubleshooting pdf document you can download HERE that may be of help to you.

How to keep electric steps from coming out?

You do need to keep the hinges lubed and clean…I do it every month and use a dry spray lube. Anytime you work on the step, STAY AWAY FROM IT’S PATH OF TRAVEL…It will hurt you badly! …You do need to keep the hinges lubed and clean…I do it every month and use a dry spray lube…

What kind of power does a step have?

Your step should operate in 12 volt power. Did you by some chance turn off the battery switch? If so your step will not operate. You might also have a bad magnetic switch in your door, if so again your step won’t operate. Let us know what you find.

How can you tell if your step motor is working?

First verify that the magnet in the door and door frame switch are aligned. They should line up when the door is closed. Then check if power is getting to the step motor. Disconnect the power cable from the motor. Then use a multi-meter to check for a DC voltage reading of around 12 volts when the door switch is activated.

When do the Lippert power steps retract?

Likewise, the steps do not retract when the ignition is turned on and the rig started. If my testing was faulty, and it turns out not to be a mortal problem, what is the return policy? Long time etrailer customer.ski If you check out the diagram I attached you will see how the steps should get wired up.

Why are the steps not working in my RV?

Answer: The most obvious source of the problem is that you have inadvertently hit a switch that turns off the automatic steps. For instance, in our RV there is a toggle switch near the entry door that allows us to turn off the automatic steps.

What are the electric steps for an RV?

The Kwikee Electric Step by Lippert Components is designed to automatically retract and extend when the coach door is closed and opened. The Kwikee Electric Step by Lippert Components is designed to automatically retract and extend when the coach door is closed and opened.

Why is the step motor on my RV not working?

If a positive or negative voltage is present when the door switch is activated, then the step motor is getting power, but not working. The step motor is likely bad and needs to be replaced. WARNING: Be careful where you place your hands and arms when reconnecting plugs on the step.

What should the voltage be on an automatic step RV?

Disconnect the power cable from the motor. Then use a multi-meter to check for a DC voltage reading of around 12 volts when the door switch is activated. NOTE: It’s not important whether the voltage is positive or negative. The motor rotates in the reverse direction when the polarity is reversed (negative voltage).

Why does my electric motorhome step not retract?

Thanks Since you noted that your powered electric motorhome step does have power it may not be a fuse that is giving you the trouble. Depending on the system you have there could be a fuse in the main power panel or in the wiring between the battery and step controller or motor.

Why are my side steps not going back up?

There is some kind of sensor ( like in a garage door ) that if the board feels resistance it will stop the direction its going. As the motors got weak sometimes they would come down and not go back up, and vise versa. I have the extended GMPP warr. and they replaced both motors at no charge.

Why are my power steps stuck in the down position?

Dang! for the last two weeks the steps have been stuck in the down position. Yesterday i decided to go through the motions again and test the connections. I pulled the 30amp in-line fuse for the power steps, pulled and reinstalled the connector plug at the power step control module.

What to do when power steps dont work?

I pulled the 30amp in-line fuse for the power steps, pulled and reinstalled the connector plug at the power step control module. I then spray all the door orifices with lubricant spray. Now the steps work. Let’s see how long that lasts.

What to do if your steps are on an automatic system?

We don’t know if your steps are on a manual system or an automatic electrical system, so here are some suggestions for each: If you have a manual step system then the repair might be simple. Start by lubricating all the moving parts, and visually inspect all the parts. Look for obstructions and bent or broken parts.

Where is the master switch on a stair lift?

This switch is usually on the stair lift “carriage,” which is the part underneath the seat that rides up and down on the rail. The master switch, usually red, white, or black in color, might be on the front, side, or back of the carriage.

Where is the control button on a stair lift?

Every modern stairway chairlift comes with a control button/joystick of some sort on one of the armrests, as well as at least two remote controls. Try all of them to see if any of them work.

Why does my stair lift not move when I push the button?

Your stair chair lift may have a built-in time delay, which is intentional. This is to make sure that the person pushing the button really wants to move the stair lift. Otherwise, a slight, accidental nudge could move the chair lift when a person sitting or standing nearby doesn’t intend to do so.

Are there any stair lifts that are reliable?

Stair lifts are generally very reliable devices. But even stairway lifts made by the most reliable manufacturers and installed by highly trained technicians sometimes don’t budge when you try to use them.

How to repair an automatic step-RV with Tito?

1 Disconnect the main connector to step and controller unit 2 Remove the bolts securing the controller board (leave wires connected) 3 Replace the controller board with the new one and secure it with the bolts 4 Move each wire from the old controller to the new controller 5 Reconnect the main plug to the step 6 Verify proper step operation

Do you need to replace automatic steps on RV?

Automatic steps on an RV certainly add convenience and even a cool factor. But automatic RV steps have many moving parts and take a lot of abuse from us constantly stepping on them. Those moving parts eventually wear out and need replacing. I’ll show you how easy it is to save money and repair your broken automatic RV steps yourself.

What to do if your step system is not working?

If you have a manual step system then the repair might be simple. Start by lubricating all the moving parts, and visually inspect all the parts. Look for obstructions and bent or broken parts. If there is an obstruction then remove it. If there is a bent part, straighten it or replace it. A broken part may be difficult to replace.

Why is my Chevy Silverado transmission not working?

If any accessories have been added like a remote start or aftermarket sound equipment, the wiring may have been damaged or compromised. Sometimes, you have to remove them. Gauges that are not working could mean a faulty ignition switch. This has been an issue on this truck series.

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What to do if your step motor is not working?