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klutchdust
Explorer II
Jul 09, 2020

Step not retracting completely "jackhammering' (UPDATE)

Opened the door the step didn't come out completely. Closed the door and it was sluggish. Lubed all points and checked it the next day. When it attempts to go into the fully retracted position it star...
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klutchdust
Explorer II
Jul 15, 2020
wtravlr1 wrote:
If they are Kwikee steps, most likely the nylon gear is stripped. Need a new motor assembly. Easy install. Or if you are really mechanical you can take it apart and rotate nylon gear 180d. and it will work for a while longer. Just make sure to unplug all electric to steps while working on them. kwikee motor change



yup, did exactly that and it works fine. Gears are metal. Lubed well and re installed.

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