Kwickee steps

[ncfd410]

My Kwickee steps are extended about halfway and will not go out the whole way or go back in. Any thoughts?

[anconn]

enblethen wrote:
I would say they need to get cleaned and lubed good.
I find it easier to take linkage loose to manual operate the step to get cleaned and lubed. Disconnect your power before working on step. It will bite!

X2

[crasster]

Oh yes, also be sure to short the switch wires if the connection is good. This should cause the steps to come out and retract.

[crasster]

Check all electric connections to the motor first. Clean stuff up. Watch for any rust. Also check the switch for a good connection.

[enblethen]

I would say they need to get cleaned and lubed good.
I find it easier to take linkage loose to manual operate the step to get cleaned and lubed. Disconnect your power before working on step. It will bite!

[Artum_Snowbird]

Steps either work forward with battery voltage one way, or backward with battery voltage the other way. Rig up a couple of jumper cables from the battery to a set of wires into the motor, and see what happens.

If it works in either direction, you have eliminated a lot of possibilities.

If either happens, do not let it run more than a short second. Troubleshoot