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Old 03-20-2019, 09:46 PM   #1
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Closed Step

Well, we r sitting here in our CG site and I just opened the door to discover that my step has closed.....

I now can’t get it to open..... didn’t do anything to cause it to close so I’m at a loss..... tried turning switch by door off/on; tried starting Diesel engine- no luck...

Guess I’ll check fuses in the morning....
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Old 03-20-2019, 09:50 PM   #2
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On mine fuse under drivers side window. Left one of the three. Also, there is logic that retracts it when the ignition is on. (Don't have to start). So make sure key is OFF when you're testing for 12V.
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Old 03-20-2019, 09:56 PM   #3
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I tried turning key off/on and then opening door - nothing.....
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Old 03-20-2019, 10:30 PM   #4
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Multi meter time....
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Old 03-20-2019, 10:34 PM   #5
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Ck fuses first...... steps have been open for over 3 months - open an hour or so earlier.....
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Old 03-21-2019, 10:18 AM   #6
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Don't have a Berkshire but typically there is a door open/closed sensor typically a switch (typically magnetic) and it might pay to check it if fuses are ok.
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Old 03-21-2019, 05:51 PM   #7
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Step just decided to open on its own..., Crazy....
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Old 03-21-2019, 08:29 PM   #8
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Bad sensor on the extension mechanism. Take it apart and see how it works and if there's anything obvious there. Or just wait until it really breaks.
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there is also a control module but i have never had any problem with it,, mine done that once ( had it out for 6 mo. and didnt want to come back in ) i loosen the linkage just a little bit and been working fine ever since
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Ahhh, is the stop a friction/resistance cutout?
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Ahhh, is the stop a friction/resistance cutout?
If the steps are Kwikee/Lippert they are current limit controlled for extension and retraction. You have a Berkshire, what are yours?
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Old 03-22-2019, 08:19 PM   #12
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That's them.
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