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MrWizard
Moderator
Dec 03, 2014

Safari Owners question

where is the fuse for the steps

too many fuses up front..does not appear to be in the rear 12v house panel

something has gotten wet..and the steps are stuck OUT..will not retract

the step light is NOT working..so i'm thinking fuse..not the potted control board..although it could be the motor

i'm not crawling under the RV in the rain to check step power
want to find fuse and verify power available or not

i'm not moving until i can retract the step
either by replacing the fuse
OR
things dry out enough for me to crawl under there and disconnect and tie the step in the retracted position with rope or bungees
Class A
  • MrWizard's avatar
    MrWizard
    Moderator
    Dec 04, 2014
    The step is 1995
    The control module is potted and was replaced about six~eight years ago

    Back in the spring.. step would not go out
    Found broken wire...open circuit... I the sense switch, which is how I know about the retract failure mode

    Always step out...kill/remove power...before working on step mechanism
  • jwmII's avatar
    jwmII
    Explorer
    Dec 04, 2014
    Your step may be from a time when replacement of the control module was required to cure problems with the dependability of the step operation. Year of manufacture would be a big help.
  • rgatijnet1's avatar
    rgatijnet1
    Explorer III
    Dec 03, 2014
    Be careful working on the steps. If they start moving when you are working on or around them, they can do a lot of damage.
  • MrWizard's avatar
    MrWizard
    Moderator
    Dec 03, 2014
    i got the step UP by fiddling with the wires on the door sense switch

    it seems the switch has gotten soaked and is "internally" shorted..
    permanently closed contact..meaning door open

    going to need a new magnetic "reed" switch

    perhaps tomorrow things will be a little dryer outside and i can work on things

    at least i won't need to lay on the wet ground in the rain

    i can now drive the RV if need be
  • wolfe10's avatar
    wolfe10
    Explorer
    Dec 03, 2014
    Yes, the "ignition hot" fuse box is the one to check (vs the others that are house battery powered).
  • MrWizard's avatar
    MrWizard
    Moderator
    Dec 03, 2014
    i will post over there
    BUT more people here, figured i might get a faster response
    some circuits are only HOT when the ignition is on
    so i have to turn on the KEY and stand in the rain and check all 39? fuses
  • MrWizard's avatar
    MrWizard
    Moderator
    Dec 03, 2014
    Brett
    its a 95 Sahara..yes three fuse panels, flip down lids
    NO labels..no fuse lists
    MIA from previous owner
    four years now..and still only know a few of what go where
  • MrWizard's avatar
    MrWizard
    Moderator
    Dec 03, 2014
    yes.. i tried that.. answer is NO..
    they should auto retract..they did not
    the control switch.. over the door is ON
    and..the door sense switch is "FAIL WITH STEP RETRACTED"
    if switch fails steps will not go out

    i know there is the possibly of old wiring being wet
    and it will work when dried out..

    thing is I can't/won't move it until i can get the step retracted

    No flood danger .. just a dag gone nuisance
  • wolfe10's avatar
    wolfe10
    Explorer
    Dec 03, 2014
    Please tell us the year and model.

    On our 1997 Sahara, the fuses are accessible by opening the front cap below windshield. On the driver's side are 3 fuse boxes. Should have labels on the lids.

    Later models had these in the forward most driver's side basement compartment ahead of the front wheel.

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