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Ozarkwoods wrote:I had problems with my Kwikee step Series 32. The steps on occasion would not retract. I had to tap the motor with a hammer while closing the door to get them to work even in doing this it was may or not work on the next try. I had lubricated the steps and linkage, and checked the door switch, controller, and battery voltage using the Technical tips on the Kwikee Step internet site. Also I took the motor off the gear box and checked for any worn, or broken parts in the gear box. All checked out fine. This left the step motor as being the part that needed replacement.
Well right on queue before leaving this coming weekend, the step on my coachmen started blowing fuses. Before this it kept starting to come down at different times and then ceased to work at all. I checked the 30amp fuse and it was blown. I replaced the fuse and it blew immediately. Something is definately shorted in the circuit. The steps of course are dead in the water which makes getting in and out of the coach pretty fun at this point. I went ahead and ordered a motor just in case from autozone, so it should be here tomorrow night. I will get the volt meter out and do some debugging I guess while I wait for the UPS guy to show up with parts. Nothing like owning a used coach right? 
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becks1999
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I just finished the installation of a Ford Taurus power window motor ($49 from Advance Auto Parts w/lifetime warranty) on my MH steps. They are working flawlessly now. No more tapping the motor with a hammer to get them to retract. Thank you for the helpful information provided in this thread.
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Ozarkwoods
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Becks1999
Awesome I am glad that it work out for you, sure beats the price at Kwikee and they want to change out the brain, gear housing, and motor. Now you can save your receipt and get a free one if it happens again. Well that's if they allow us to cut the connectors. Even if you had to buy another one you could buy close to 5 and still be under the Kwikee step price.
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JoeH
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I just joined the "club" and picked one up yesterday at Autozone. Just need to put it in this weekend
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Ozarkwoods
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JoeH wrote:I just joined the "club" and picked one up yesterday at Autozone. Just need to put it in this weekend
Have to feel good about saving some bucks, and getting the job done to boot.
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r1chy
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Ozarkwoods - Great job documenting and I'm sure it will save many a handy person both $$$ and time. You are a gentleman and RV'er friend for taking the time to photo and post this info.
I've made a copy for my file, just in case. I will also be sure to pass it along, with all due credit, if I ever hear of anyone having this problem.
Thank you, R1chy
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Ozarkwoods
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r1chy,
Thanks, now also you might want to make sure this will work for your motor some with newer steps have said they have changed motors...now with that said it could just be another window motor from a different make and model. Or their own motor. I suspect it's a motor readily available. Just an FYI.
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fuzzbutt
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I had problems with my steps not extending. I purchased the motor from the local Napa store. I got it for $67.00 and they delivered it to me. Of course, it's the Dorman motor in their box.
I followed all Randy's directions and wrapped up the project in about an hour. I got the old motor to work again by tapping it, but changed it anyway. It was 14 years old and ready to die.
Thanks to Randy's directions and photos it was an easy fix.
John, Sherry & Sabrina
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Ozarkwoods
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fuzzbutt wrote:I had problems with my steps not extending. I purchased the motor from the local Napa store. I got it for $67.00 and they delivered it to me. Of course, it's the Dorman motor in their box.
I followed all Randy's directions and wrapped up the project in about an hour. I got the old motor to work again by tapping it, but changed it anyway. It was 14 years old and ready to die.
Thanks to Randy's directions and photos it was an easy fix.
Your very welcome, when ever we can find a cheaper alternative to the one the manufacturer offers then go for it.
I like the thought that all I have to do is show Autozone my receipt and the motor is covered if the problem should happen again.
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r1chy
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Ozarkwoods wrote:r1chy,
Thanks, now also you might want to make sure this will work for your motor some with newer steps have said they have changed motors...now with that said it could just be another window motor from a different make and model. Or their own motor. I suspect it's a motor readily available. Just an FYI.
Ozark - Point well taken and thanks once again for the photos, which should help determine if mine is the same.
Soooooo, what else have you done that is equally well documented?
R1chy
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