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Re: Kwikee Step magnetic switch and magnet
Sorry I am late in getting back to what I found. My coach doesn't have any magnetic switches of magnets. On the door frame hinge side there are four 3/16" domed brass pins that have a slight spring load and have a 1/16" travel.. On the door there are a matching set of spring loaded domed brass pins that have about 1/4 inch travel. Doug pretty much nailed it in an earlier post. The top two pins are for the auto door lock and the bottom two are for the step. I downloaded a Kwikee manual and followed the troubleshooting steps. By unplugging the 4-way connector I was able to diagnose the problem. After 14 years of service the step controller died. I Googled every number I could find and didn't have any positive results. I called Kwikee now Lippert and spoke to a very knowledgeable woman. She researched to see if there was a replacement for the controller. After about five minutes of cross referencing she gave me a part number 379606 which was the replacement for the old controller. I was able to purchase it for $155.65 with Amazon Prime. The controller came with new wiring and two types of magnetic door switches that I didn't plan to use. I removed the old controller and installed the new one. Plugged in the cables and it worked like a charm. As an FYI my step model is 903809000. Thanks again for your input.818Views0likes0CommentsRe: Kwikee Step magnetic switch and magnet
Doug... We returned from a trip on Sunday. While driving a motorist that had been following me informed me that the step was extended. When I got home, I downloaded a Series 38 Kwikee manual and followed their test procedures. First I tested the motor, and it was okay. Next I checked the 4-way connector from the motorhome was okay. Then I checked the other half of the 4-way connector that goes to the step control module. It didn't test, so I concluded that the control module needs to be replaced. As for the Step magnet... I was more curious than anything as to the location.820Views0likes0CommentsRe: Kwikee Step magnetic switch and magnet
Thanks for the quick response. To clarify... I am trying to locate a switch that makes the stairs retract when the ignition is on and the door is closed. My door has either 4 or 5 plunger type contact "pins" on the hinge side of the door that align with copper or brass "pins" on the frame. I suspect at least a couple of the "pins" are part of the auto door lock when the coach is taken out of Neutral.818Views0likes0CommentsTraveling in Utah
We are planning a trip for 2016. We will be driving a 40' coach towing a Jeep. We are planning to stay near Hurricane, UT. After our tours in Zion we want to go to Bryce. My route is Hwy 17 north to I-15 north. Travel on I-15 to Hwy 20 then head east until we get to Hwy 89. We take Hwy 89 south to Hwy 12 to Cannonville, UT. I think I had read somewhere that Hwy 14 was not advised. After touring Bryce we want to continue on Hwy 12 eastbound from Cannonville to Torrey, UT. on Hwy 12. After Torrey, we will continue east on Hwy 24 until we reach I-70 which we will take east to Hwy 191 to Moab, UT. Any routing advice will be appreciated.2.4KViews0likes12CommentsRe: Colorado Highway
Thanks for the information. We will be staying at the Central City KOA before we head to Estes Park. Looking forward to seeing the area again. I was raised in Arvada and moved away after college. I went back to a high school class reunion in 1993 and haven't been back since then. Back in the day, we would go to CC then head out on the dirt roads to Nevadaville and some of the old mining camps. I'm sure a lot has changed.523Views0likes0CommentsColorado Highway
We are planning to stay in Central City, Colorado in late May. From Central City we want to go to Estes Park, Colorado. I would like to take Hwy 119 to Nederland then Hwy 72 north to Hwy 7 then into Estes Park. We will be traveling in a 40' DP pulling a vehicle. Is there anything that could be a problem on this route?1.7KViews0likes6Comments
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