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murraymcleod
Explorer
Nov 27, 2014

Electric steps won't shut off with switch when retracted!

I just bought a 2003 Itasca 27C Class A and the steps work fine, *except* when I use the switch to shut them off when they are retracted (as they are supposed to stay retracted after this). But they w...
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Beverley_Ken
Explorer
Nov 27, 2014
On our 06 Winnie that is how they operate. Turning the step switch off, only keeps them out when door is closed. The steps automatically extend when the door is opened, to ensure that you have a step under your feet, whether or not the door switch is on or off.
The steps are connected to chassis battery, so that the steps will automatically retract when the ignition is turned on.
To keep the steps from extending when the door is opened, you would have to somehow disconnect the power to the steps.

Ken

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