Kwikee Steps Malfunction

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Hi All, As I was backing into a CG spot last week, a member of my camping party (no names, hint: DW) stepped onto our fully retracted 2 step Kwikee step as I had put the MH into reverse to make a slight parking adjustment.  You guessed it, there were awful noises made by the step.  Now the steps attempt to move, but make a loud grinding noise.  In doing some research, there is a motor and gearbox assembly underneath.  Is it possible the motor is still ok, but we shelled the gearbox?  I am just trying to decide what to order to make repairs.  Thanks!

harold1946 · Answer

The grinding noise would indicate dammaged gears. Power Gear and many others have replacement parts. The gear box is rebuildable.

janstey58 · Answer

Interesting update.  I pulled the motor off the gearbox, saw nothing broken and re-installed, now the motor cyles without any bad noises.  I didnt have time to reinstall the pin to the steps, but will do that tonite, and all may be good.

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