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Son_of_Norway
Jul 07, 2019Explorer
I would check the connections and the ground again, then check the voltage at the steps. Then I would disconnect the steps from the motor at the linkage and check the steps. Make sure they swing in and out freely. Then operate the door switch and see if the motor works while disconnected. Last I would connect the motor directly to 12v with heavy gauge test leads and see if it works at all.
If the voltage is too low correct that problem. If the steps are binding fix that. If the motor works from the door switch when disconnected from the steps you might have a bad linkage or a weak motor. If the motor runs when jumped but not otherwise it might be a bad connection, wire or control board.
Hope this helps. These are basically the steps I followed when I fixed my own steps.
If the voltage is too low correct that problem. If the steps are binding fix that. If the motor works from the door switch when disconnected from the steps you might have a bad linkage or a weak motor. If the motor runs when jumped but not otherwise it might be a bad connection, wire or control board.
Hope this helps. These are basically the steps I followed when I fixed my own steps.
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