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Old 10-05-2009, 12:09 AM   #1
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I did search, but not for long..... Has anyone posted info on rebuilding entrance steps.....the motor gear will not extend steps fully out. A clicking noise just before complete opening. I can pull them out and they will lock.
When closing there is no problem....Also while looking under the steps, I noticed a light for the entrance, but how do you replace the bulb? The lens just spins.
Has anyone had this issue?
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Old 10-05-2009, 12:26 AM   #2
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hi, if the light is a round one with the bottom half a lense, it is a license plate light you can buy for 5 bucks at an autoparts store. on mine, it is soldered in, so ya have to replace the whole thing.

as for the steps, mine is a single one and i believe yours is two steps.

http://www.kwikee.com/Asteps.html

i believe this is what is in most of ours. you might have a look at the web site for any advice.

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Old 10-05-2009, 01:06 AM   #3
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hi, if the light is a round one with the bottom half a lense, it is a license plate light you can buy for 5 bucks at an autoparts store. on mine, it is soldered in, so ya have to replace the whole thing.

as for the steps, mine is a single one and i believe yours is two steps.

http://www.kwikee.com/Asteps.html

i believe this is what is in most of ours. you might have a look at the web site for any advice.

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That Right! I'm in the 2 step program...
thanks Tom for reminding me.
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Old 10-05-2009, 09:44 PM   #4
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We have had our step (2 step by kwikee) go out. I was loaded ready to leave and the step retracted but made a loud "gear slipping" noise that would not stop when fully retracted. The motor would not stop as long as we had our engine running. I looked for a fuse but could not find one right away and hd to cut the power wire. After my arrival in Houston and the meeting I had to attend I had time to investigate. I found the gear in the gear box was stripped. I was close to PPL and found out they only sell the whole assembly for the model I have. The easy part was to install the new motor/gear assembly. It came with great instructions. The difficult part was having to install a new door swich, they had changed and had to be replaced with a new one. It was enclosed in the kit but required finding out which door swich activates the stairs and drilling a new hole in the door and securing it water tight. The top swich was the one for the step and silicone sealant sealed and holds it in place.
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Old 10-05-2009, 10:34 PM   #5
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Express 1,
Before you purchase anything you may try and get under and lubricate everything from the gears in the motor to all the slide points on the steps themselves. Mine was very tight light you are describing when I got it and all it was dry and tight from lack of use. I soaked it good and it has been good for four years now. I squirt mine with lubricant every couple of monthes because mine are used all the time since I live in the coach full time.
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Old 10-06-2009, 12:50 AM   #6
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speaking of lubrication, that little pin divice that holds the door open was not seating in the rubber piece on the door. My pin arm was off a little & I bent it easily in place. one squrt of WD & it now works perfectly. previously it never fully engaged. seams to work for about 4-6 weeks & then needs another squrt
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Old 01-11-2011, 08:21 PM   #7
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My step stopped about 1/2 way out. I have kept it lubed, but the problem was the motor, under the plastic cover, was falling off. It is held up by four bolts, but all were about to fall off. With the motor not in place, it put a side load on the linkage, 2 stamped arms, & broke one arm & unhooked the other. It would be easy to weld, but there is not much metal @ the end that broke. An internet search found the linkage for $19 on Saturday. Monday got an email that kuiwee doesn't make that part any longer & your have to buy an assy, incl the motor for $300.

I'm going to weld the old linkage pieces & see what happens.

Word to the wise, Lube your step & check the bolts that hold the motor on. You'll have to remove the plastic cover to tighten, but I think you could reach up in & try to wiggle the motor to see if it is tight !!!!!!!!
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Old 01-23-2011, 03:23 AM   #8
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Default Kwikee step motor

I believe this motor is a early 90s Ford window motor.
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Old 01-11-2012, 07:24 PM   #9
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Well it's my turn. Step started chattering when it is retracted. Pulled the motor/gear assembly and the large gear has a couple teeth missing. Been searching all morning and haven't had any luck finding any repair parts. Everybody says the parts won't work on anything earlier than 1999. Can't believe that but no one has been helpful.
I did find the motor here http://store.amequipment.com/210-ser...ion-p-130.html
in case someone is looking for one.
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Forest,
The reason why you are being told the parts are incompatible is because around '99 they redesigned the control box. When I put the new step on mine it worked backwards-came in when the door opened and extended when the door closed. I had to get a new door switch & my inside switch works backwards. I just had a friend replace her control box and motor and she dealt with the same issues. I believe to use the new motors you will have to replace the control box too.

Sorry I couldn't be more helpful....................
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Old 01-11-2012, 07:57 PM   #11
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Thanks Steve, but the motor and control box works ok. It's the large gear that is bad.
But I may have a solution. I'm going crawl under the coach (properly supported of course) again and see if that works.
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Old 01-11-2012, 09:06 PM   #12
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Well I did get it working. I did find a plastic gear at Napa http://www.napaonline.com/Catalog/Ca...502_0061177763
that might work but I was able to just turn the gear 180 degrees so that there are no broken teeth. I'll see how long that works.
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Old 01-11-2012, 11:17 PM   #13
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I think I need one of those new fangled things, how 'bout you Clarke?
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steve,

a step is just another thing to fix, especially when it has a motor, control board, switches etc. consider yourself lucky.

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yea our step is the manual type, we carry it inside when we travel and carry it outside when we get to our destination.

PS We also have a smaller plastic lightweight version for when traveling. I am thinking of adding something to break on one of them, just not sure which one.
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Steve, its not fun unless its obsolete.
Think I'll pick up a 20 mule team for just in case.
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OK I'll add an incandescent light fixture to one of them.
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I like my manual step.
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But does it have a light?
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