Kwikee Steps Malfunction

[janstey58]

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!

[janstey58]

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.

[harold1946]

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