Step Not Working Automatically (1 Viewer)

Rob e Lee

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Hi, just wondering if anyones got any ideas as to why my entrance step has ceased to retract when starting engine? I can make it work by operating switch near entrance.

Rob
 

Terry

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Hi Rob, probably crud on part of the switching system -strip down the step and clean all the muck off and reasemble.:thumb:I know you say it still works on the other switch but they are renowned for getting mucked up
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dave newell

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Two possibilites Rob, blown fuse on the engine running signal or a manky "step open" switch, this is the simple pin switch mounted on the step itself. They get grotty 'cos they're relatively unprotected and then the earth path is missing for the auto retract.

D.

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jonandshell

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Just check the limit switch on the step for a start.:thumb:

If not, a skilled man such as yourself should be able to suss the Elddis wiring diagram supplied with the van!:Smile:
 
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Rob e Lee

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Just check the limit switch on the step for a start.:thumb:

If not, a skilled man such as yourself should be able to suss the Elddis wiring diagram supplied with the van!:Smile:

I could :RollEyes: but erring on the lazy side and also not having a wiring diagram - thought I'd ask you knowlegable lot - have found in the past using this invaluable forum can speed up in fault finding the problem.

Rob
 
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I could :RollEyes: but erring on the lazy side and also not having a wiring diagram - thought I'd ask you knowlegable lot - have found in the past using this invaluable forum can speed up in fault finding the problem.

Rob

Hi Rob if its none of the above have you got a sargeant unit in the van? if so there is a fuse on the electronics board which can be replaced, I had to do mine, it messed about then totally failed after a while, if yours is in warrantee then obviously get it done via your dealer. if not call sergeants for a quote as you can ruin the board by over heating.

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Bluemooner

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Reading this with interest mine has gone back to the dealers for this problem and while i was showing them it worked and once home it stopped working:RollEyes:
 

jb0371old

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I had the same fault, eventually fault was traced to the switch on the step itself, it just pulls out spray up with wd40 ect and actuate a few dozen times then push back in, well thats what Jon (jonandshell) did I was just watching drinking beer, well you dont get a dog and bark yourself:roflmto:
 

aba

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this was discussed in this thread Broken Link Removed

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