wa8yxm wrote:
Kwikee makes two controllers.. one extends teh switch when the door switch is open (I think this is the new style) and the other when the door switch is closed (I think this is the old style)
If you are replacing the step controller (Old with a new style) one way to get the steps to follow the door is to reverse the motor leads. So Out is in and in is out.
Not the best idea because the ignition override would then EXTEND the steps but you can disable that.
I can see a short cutter doing it that way.
This is about the only thing I can think of.
I don't really know what you said and I have very high regard for your knowledge but what are you suggesting? I don't think he should change anything. He should follow the step by step trouble shooting instruction in Kwikee manual 888. That is if his steps are Kwikee steps.
The Kwikee steps are so simple mechanically and electronically, oh my goodness why try anything else. If they don't work as they should repair them don't jury rig them except to get to a location to get them fixed and even then jury rigging is questionable.
Once again I respect your knowledge very much and you seem to have a great background in electronics, but, I don't agree. If they aren't working repair them and don't use them until you do.
There is also the fact you said "OFF"
There are two swich functions for the Kwikee steps
Old style it was clled POWER and OFF meant.. Well.. OFF
new style it is called OVERRIDE and OFF, means steps follow door
ON means it stays out (or in your case in)
Strongly suggests an old controller replaced with a new one, but still using the old door switch.
