Entrance steps won't go out
2006 Tiffin Phaeton steps won't go out. The book calls for cycling them at least monthly which I have done. I checked fuses, OK. The steps are activated by a proximity switch and go in and out as ...
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thelazyl wrote:dougrainer wrote:thelazyl wrote:
I had this exact same symptom last month. I lubricated the joints and it resolved.
I doubt that. IF the steps do NOT move lubing will not help. You had a symptom, but NOT the same fault. Doug
I don't want to stomp on the OP's thread .. but as a relative newbie I am hoping you will elaborate so I can learn. By "same symptom" I mean the steps would not move but I could hear a "clunk clunk" like they were trying to. I checked electrical connections and the door switches. I then lubricated the hinges and the problem resolved. That was 2 weeks ago and has been consistent since. In a few weeks we hope to start a long trip - is there another type of diagnostic you recommend?
Clunk Clunk is a totally different sound from Click Click:B Obviously you had rusted linkages. The OP was hearing a tiny Click when the relay inside the control module sent power to the step motor. As you found out, Cleaning and Lubing the step linkages will keep the steps operating for years. Doug
