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Circuit breaker Question?

dad4papa2
Explorer
Explorer
Being a DIY I am terrible with electric 12v systems. Should this circuit breaker have continuity if it is closed? Does it open and reset if there is a short issue?? can they weld themselves open from a short???

Thanks in advance from Dad

Living The Dream- Not full timing but wintering in Texas
Lifes So Short--Let's go Rv'ing :W
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enblethen
Nomad
Nomad
Make and model of step?
If Kwikee, What color controller box?

Bud
USAF Retired
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2003 Chev Ice Road Tracker

enblethen
Nomad
Nomad
Look close on the breaker. It may not be high enough amperage. Step opens or closes and then trips breaker. then resets burning contacts.
Circuit breaker is tripping rather then the controller.

Bud
USAF Retired
Pace Arrow


2003 Chev Ice Road Tracker

dad4papa2
Explorer
Explorer
Thanks much that's what I thought. I may have just found my issue with my Electric steps!!!!!

thanks so much!!

Dad
Living The Dream- Not full timing but wintering in Texas
Lifes So Short--Let's go Rv'ing :W

enblethen
Nomad
Nomad
Should have continuity.
Could be reset on bottom of some.
They fail by burning off contact points

Bud
USAF Retired
Pace Arrow


2003 Chev Ice Road Tracker