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Door steps. Help

We have replaced the motor on our steps and they are now working.  Problem is they will not stay out when we are parked with engine off.  They just keep going in and out when door is opened.  We own a 2003 U320.  Minor problem but driving me nuts.  MOT does not know where there is a switch to control steps and we cannot find a switch. Help!!!!!!
Jim/Sandy Black
Jim/Sandy Black
Madison, Georgia
2003 U320
'11 GMC 4w/d Black Truck
Usually w/golf cart

Re: Door steps. Help

Reply #1 –
Quote from: Jim/Sandy Black –
We have replaced the motor on our steps and they are now working.  Problem is they will not stay out when we are parked with engine off. 

If installed, it would likely be a basic black rocker switch by the entry door.  In our '03 it is an unmarked switch right below the triplet of Porch-Door Locks-Entry.  It may not have been standard to install the switch (what Kwikee calls the "power" switch). 

Here are some instructions from Barry's site should you need to install one:

On/Off Switch diagram for Electric Steps

Michelle
Learn every day, but especially from the experiences of others. It's cheaper!  - John C. Bogle

2000 U320 36' non-slide / WildEBeest Rescue
2003 U320

Re: Door steps. Help

Reply #2 –
We don't have that switch,BUT they worked with the old motor.  Go figure!


Jim/Sandy Black
Madison, Georgia
2003 U320
'11 GMC 4w/d Black Truck
Usually w/golf cart

Re: Door steps. Help

Reply #3 –
Quote from: Jim/Sandy Black –
We don't have that switch,BUT they worked with the old motor.  Go figure!



You should have a switch somewhere for the door!  May not be marked.  You might have to add one as in Steve's link.
1994 U225
build #4514

Re: Door steps. Help

Reply #4 –
Quote from: Steve & Michelle –
If installed, it would likely be a basic black rocker switch by the entry door.  In our '03 it is an unmarked switch right below the triplet of Porch-Door Locks-Entry.  It may not have been standard to install the switch (what Kwikee calls the "power" switch).
In our 03 (U295) there is the third unmarked rocker switch under the triple rockers that Michelle mentions - BUT, it was installed when FOT replaced the broken Kwikee steps with the Nimbus-style double steps when we bought the coach.

While there doesn't appear to be another unmarked switch that formerly operated the Kwikee steps, it did take me quite a long time to find two switches under the passenger window that operate the electric shade (passenger only) and the air-operated step cover.  These are the same black rocker-style, and they are on the side of the wooden double-cup holder...down low and hard to see.

Good luck with your search!
The selected media item is not currently available.Pat Hatfield
2000 U295 3600 #5666 WTFE (sold 1/7/20)
2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee
previously: 2003 U295 3610 #6228 (sold 5/29/14)
previously:  2009 Honda CRV (sold 6/9/14)

Re: Door steps. Help

Reply #5 –
Below my passenger cup holders I have the step cover switch on front side, then between my seat and the cup holder side I have a turn switch which operates light under steps outside, electrical plugs and a cigarette lighter type which is probably for phone char gee.
Nothing under the 3 on the dash.  ????????  Never seen a coach w/o a switch for the steps. Thank you all for trying to help us.  >:(
 
Jim/Sandy Black
Madison, Georgia
2003 U320
'11 GMC 4w/d Black Truck
Usually w/golf cart

Re: Door steps. Help

Reply #6 –
Jim/Sandy...  here is the number for Kwikee's Service Line:  800-736-9961.  Perhaps they can assist.

I found it in the on-line owner's manual for Kwikee steps manufactured after January 2002 (which may or may not be applicable to your steps):

http://www.kwikee.com/pdfdocuments/880ownermanual.pdf

Good luck!
The selected media item is not currently available.Pat Hatfield
2000 U295 3600 #5666 WTFE (sold 1/7/20)
2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee
previously: 2003 U295 3610 #6228 (sold 5/29/14)
previously:  2009 Honda CRV (sold 6/9/14)
 

Re: Door steps. Help

Reply #7 –
Problem is being solved right now.  We drove back to Kissimmee to Camping Connections and they are putting in a switch right now.  He said we have new motor, but he had also put in new brains so it will need a switch.  He also did not realize we were switchless. :D :D
Jim/Sandy Black
Madison, Georgia
2003 U320
'11 GMC 4w/d Black Truck
Usually w/golf cart