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2008 Nimbus Step retract issue

September 29, 2019, 12:48:02 pm

The step on my 2008 Nimbus will not retract when the ignition switch is on and the door is closed.  Where do I start trouble shooting the issue?  Is the system fused and if so where do I find the fuse?

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Re: 2008 Nimbus Step re tract issue

Reply #1 – September 29, 2019, 01:19:58 pm

Is your step air operated or electric? Too new a coach for me to know.

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Reply #2 – September 29, 2019, 02:13:42 pm

If you have the single air operated step like on mine, there are two air cylinders that move it in/out. And a small air solenoid setup near the passenger side of the generator under the coach. I would start at that solenoid bank and check all wires and air connections. The solenoid setup is for both the step cover and step.

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Reply #3 – September 29, 2019, 03:17:08 pm

This is an all-electric step system with 2 steps that come out.  (Not air operated.) 

Tested the step switch and there is power to it. 

If there are fuses, where are they?

Thanks.

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Reply #4 – September 29, 2019, 04:00:46 pm

Is it a kwikee step if so the controllers go out on those

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Reply #5 – September 29, 2019, 04:16:19 pm

The door open switch can cause the step to stay out even with ignition on.

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Reply #6 – September 30, 2019, 06:25:29 am

A Kwikee step has in line fuses behind the panel in front of the passenger seat.  If they are good you'll have to look at the step motor.

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