Quikee Step problem

Coelacanth wrote:
O.K.,...I have a similar issue, but in my case the steps on my 1996 Itasca Suncruiser are stuck in the retracted position.
For years they would stick either open or closed periodically, but after opening the door a few times, or driving a few miles they would work fine for months. Now, I think whatever the issue was/is has finally decided it’s had enough?
I’ve tried whacking everything I could whack. I cleaned the green ground wire connection. Nope. And, I have always kept everything well lubricated.
The odd thing is, the step light comes on when the door opens and I can hear the relay clicking.
I downloaded and printed off the Kwikee test manuals. All the connections test as they should, but the white wire and brown wire results are reversed. I’ve read this may be true on some earlier models? This unit is a Series 32 and has the old, yellow #909513 controller box.
I tried to jump the motor using one of the house batteries. I disconnected the main, 4 lead plug to the controller, but did not disconnect the motor wires from the controller box. I just opened the odd looking in-line connector. But, all I managed to do was blow the 20 amp fuse in my test wire from the battery to the motor red lead.
I just ordered the Kwikee, 4-way test plug from Amazon. I haven’t given up yet. I’d prefer to fix this, rather than install a bypass switch.
But, I’m at a loss. Any suggestions are more than welcome.

Regards,
Jack

Go on line and find a complete IGLM setup and replace the controller, and everthing else in the kit. You just need to get either the linkage disconnected or remove the gearbox, linkage and motor all at once. The four mounting bolts should be accessable with a rig that old. If you send pictures it might help us to guide you. Ps start a new thread so as not to confuse the two problems.