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Step Cover fuse?

Does the step cover have a fuse, relay or circuit breaker? I can't find one after doing an extensive search within the coach and this forum.

I have a step cover that I have only extended and retracted once in the year that I've owned it. Originally, I could hear a solenoid when I flipped one or the two switches, but no movement. One day, it surprised me and worked flawlessly. Next time, it didn't work and this time there were no solenoid sounds. I assumed a fuse must be blown or that a solenoid went bad, but can't find it.

I looked at the base of bed, but no fuse for the step.
I looked in the main bay behind the white fiberglass cover. Nothing for the step was on the panel.
I looked at the relay diagram that was displayed in another post showing the numbers assigned to the relay. I know that the relays are usually located under the passenger side panel. In the diagram, there was only a relay for the electric step that folds down outside.

I made sure that the batteries are charged and that the air is around 110 psi, but step won't budge or make a noise. Any suggestions?
Bob and Pam Brumbaugh
Ernie (English Bulldog)
2000 U320 WTFE 40' Build # 5740 (former)
Xtreme "Lights and Paintjob"
Motorcade# 18659
Souderton, PA
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Re: Step Cover fuse?

Reply #1
Step slide switches turn 12v power to pneumatic solenoid behind step. Meter the solenoid's pos & neg wires to see if 12 v is working. Slide only moves if air pressure is present at solenoid. Problem likely is in one of the two step slides switches, solenoid, or air flow.

Re: Step Cover fuse?

Reply #2
I appreciate it. I'll look behind the steps and get a meter on it. 👍
Bob and Pam Brumbaugh
Ernie (English Bulldog)
2000 U320 WTFE 40' Build # 5740 (former)
Xtreme "Lights and Paintjob"
Motorcade# 18659
Souderton, PA
Towd: 2021 Ford Ranger
Quickee Mini Golf Cart (former)

We Are....Penn State!

Re: Step Cover fuse?

Reply #3
Here is a video on youtube of a step fix...it might help
https://youtu.be/uJYJOwJx7KY
Charlie, April, Luke & Annabelle Mowery
Hot Springs, AR
1997 U295 3600
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Re: Step Cover fuse?

Reply #4

That was very helpful

Bob and Pam Brumbaugh
Ernie (English Bulldog)
2000 U320 WTFE 40' Build # 5740 (former)
Xtreme "Lights and Paintjob"
Motorcade# 18659
Souderton, PA
Towd: 2021 Ford Ranger
Quickee Mini Golf Cart (former)

We Are....Penn State!