Electric steps Part II Crunchhh!
Some may remember my post about my step not retracting a few weeks back while in Stockton, TX when I posted seeking advice? Anyway, they did retract after tapping on the motor, and all was good. So I ...
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et2 wrote:
I don't understand. Don't the steps come in when you start the engine? I beleive ours either retract when the key is on or you can't start it or move it, I could be wrong.
No ignition interlock on ours
and if the key is on, they go out when the door is open ( auto safety )
So a bad door switch connection or failing switch, can cause then to go in and out while driving
Had that happen to us, coming back from Q
Had to pull over and tie up the step with a MC strap and pull the fuse, to keep from burning out the motor
Still ended up replacing it about a month later in Feb because of broken teeth in the gearing
replaced both the motor and the gear box, got the parts on Amazon
