Kwikee step
The outside door step sometimes doesn't work.... sometimes gets stuck open and sometimes closed. Anything I should check .... looks like several places sell a fix it kit for around $200. any thoughts?
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- See Kwikee Step Manual #888 for full instructions on maintenance and trouble shooting. There may be a manual that is specific to your series and year but 888 is the most current.
If your steps were made by Lippert, Gogle Lippert.
Chris Bryant's blog will probably have both.
Contrary to the Ground police, the most common problem is a bad motor caused by excess friction due to a lack of lubrication. - When was the last time you lubed it up real good. These things look like they're loose, but they still need lubing. A good lithium based white grease (spray on) works best.
Ron - If you can open and close the door and then watch the orange step light underneath. IF that orange light goes ON and OFF when you open and close the door the step magnet switch is operating. IF it fails to either close or open and the orange light is going ON and OFF, HIT the motor with a hammer while opening and closing the door. IF the motor then operates, the motor has a dead spot on the armature and you need a new motor-----This is the most common problem with Kwikee steps for inop or intermittent step operation. Caused by lack or cleaning and lubing of the step linkages over the years. Doug
- Grounds!
There is two. Make sure they are clean. Use some electrical grease after cleaning frame, sheet metal, bolts and wire connectors. I installed a jumper between them so both of my connection points are in the circuit.
