kwikee steps

WOW! thanks!

Take the motor to your auto parts store. Many are Ford window regulator motors.

UHOH! a new motor is cdn$150!
including shipping and duties
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anon125, there are a lot of posts in the archives on the easy way to remove the clevis pin. In my opinion the easiest, because if you do it this way, it makes it easier to replace the motor, is to remove the entire motor and gearbox assembly and then remove the cotter key and clevis pin. There are only four 1/4" - 20 nuts and lock washers involved. First thing to do is to strap or clamp the steps if in the retracted position, disconnect the two wire motor connector then remove the nuts and washers and the entire assemble will be hanging by the linkage and the pin removal then becomes very easy.

Move the entire assembly to you work bench and then replace motor and reinstall.

The cheapest place to purchase the motor is from the maker, AM Equipment in Oregon. Look at past posts for exact name and telephone number.

If you're going to replace that motor, read this thread where I worked on my steps:

Kwikee step repair

In the 7th post of that thread, dougrainer gives some very valuable advice on relieving the tension on that linkage pin.

Fred

If you beat/tap on a Kwikee motor and it operates, it has a dead spot. Replace the motor. THAT is how I test Kwikee steps. If I tap on the motor and it works I replace the motor. Doug

MAKE SURE YOU STAY CLEAR OF THE STEP! Good advice!!
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The plug is under the step adjacent to the control box and motor.
Sounds more like a ground issue which is common. There should be two grounds. Locate them, disconnect them from the attachment to the frame or body. Clean connection good and re-attach. MAKE SURE YOU STAY CLEAR OF THE STEP!
As stated by previous post, disconnect linkage, make sure step moves freely. Good time to service! Clean pivot points with a strong cleaner, something like Brake Clean works. Then use a good quality grease. Chain lube works.

Check and see if the step is binding ... disconnect the cotter pin which hold the motor to step .. step should swing smoothly. With the step disconnected then try and energize the motor and see if that operates properly. Most step issues are power related and many of those are based on low battery or corroded ground wire (ground wire being a popular culprit).