My steps would not lock in the open position. They would open and close when the door was opened or closed. While driving they suddenly opened. I was alerted by a trucker. Now I can't close them so...
I hit my steps on a curb 1/2 mile from my house, they should have not opened while key is on, that safety failed. Unhook linkage under the step and push them in. Use a bungie cord to hold them in until fixed. I bent them badly, ordered a new pair on the internet, at a fair price. I saved the motor.