Why is my Kwikee RV not working properly?
It’s usually the power plug that supplies power to the motor. This plug is a bad design, and the male end does not always make a good connection with the female end. The fix is easy. Just twist the male prongs a bit, and plug it back together. I’ve been through two of these steps, and both had the same issues.
Where is the power cable on a Kwikee step?
Follow the black wire bundle from the connector to the black box mounted to the step. That’s the Step Controller. You’ll find several colored wires going into the controller. There should also be a power cable from the controller to the step motor. Refer to the Lippert manuals for your specific Kwikee step model for the correct wiring.
What are the symptoms of a broken Kwikee step?
In my experience the most common symptoms of a broken Kwikee step are either nothing happens when the door opens and closes, or the wrong thing happens (usually accompanied by an unwanted noise). So continuing down that path, here is the approach I took to troubleshooting my step problems.
Where is the override switch on an automatic step?
The magnetic switch is located in the lower portion of the door frame and is triggered when a magnet in the door passes in front of it. If the magnet in the door is not perfectly aligned with the switch in the door frame when the door is closed the step won’t activate. Switch #2 (override switch).
What to do when your Kwikee steps wont extend?
Took coach to a repair facility where the mechanic tapped on the motor assembly and they worked. Next time they would not retract. I crawled under coach and tapped them myself and they worked again for awhile.
Can you get a new motor for a Kwikee step?
It may save you some money on a replacement motor for your Kwikee step. “I called a large RV parts dealer in Texas, and told him that I needed a motor for a 32 series Kwikee step. He said that I could not get just a motor that I would have to buy the complete kit that included the controller, gear box and motor as a matched kit.
It’s usually the power plug that supplies power to the motor. This plug is a bad design, and the male end does not always make a good connection with the female end. The fix is easy. Just twist the male prongs a bit, and plug it back together. I’ve been through two of these steps, and both had the same issues.
Follow the black wire bundle from the connector to the black box mounted to the step. That’s the Step Controller. You’ll find several colored wires going into the controller. There should also be a power cable from the controller to the step motor. Refer to the Lippert manuals for your specific Kwikee step model for the correct wiring.
How do you replace a motor on a Kwikee?
Using a 10mm socket, remove the 3 screws holding the motor assembly 4. Lower it straight down being certain not to drop the gear, washers and pin on the gear assembly side of the motor 5. Move the washers, gear and pin to the new motor 6. Apply new grease to the gear if needed 7. Insert motor assembly into gear box and insert the three screws 8.
Where is the four pin connector on a RV step?
Locate the four pin connector that powers the step. Follow the procedures outlined in the Lippert Owner’s Manual for testing the power output (red wire) and switch control voltages (other 3 wires) from the magnetic door switch, override switch and ignition switch.
Is it possible to repair a stuck RV step?
Whether you are a seasoned or aspiring RV traveler, you’ll find something informative and entertaining here. Get empowered to take on a DIY project of your own. You’ll be surprised how much you can do with just basic DIY skills.
