step not retracting

[chris campy]

the step on my ci motorhome isnt retarting when you turn the engine on there power going through the fuse for the step when the engine is running but it wont retract

it works fine with the switch

anyone have any ideas?

 

[TheBig1]

the D+ feed from the alternator will have a separate fuse to power the step relay in

 

[chris campy]

this is what the fuse box and a small part for the step looks like if its any help

 

[chris campy]

imgur.com/a/8J07Lxh


ecuses the rough note translations

 

[irnbru]

Is that a link you've posted?its not working.

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[chris campy]

Is that a link you've posted?its not working.

try that the https part got cut off

 

[irnbru]

Maybe a loose wire?

 

[tinks703]

Had same problem with my CI motorhome 18 months ago. Stripped step down 4 nut and bolts, greased bushes and bolts reassembled and fitted nylock nuts. Do not overtighten, just nip up. Jobs a good un.

 

[andy63]

there is most probably a switch which is operated by the step when it closes... the relay coil that operates the closing of the step when the engine is running is earthed via that switch, and that switch is most probably stuck and needs a clean up..
Andy

 

[chris campy]

there is most probably a switch which is operated by the step when it closes... the relay coil that operates the closing of the step when the engine is running is earthed via that switch, and that switch is most probably stuck and needs a clean up..
Andy

ive had a look on the step motor a few time and cant see any sort of switch unless its inside the unit its self defentily not on the outside of ther caseing anyplace

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[ivorantony]

Usually the micro switch at the step, water and crud gets into it,
Try and seal the connections with some under seal to stop repeat failure,

 

[irnbru]

@chris campy

not the best picture but i really cant see any kind of switch on the unit

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[andy63]

ive had a look on the step motor a few time and cant see any sort of switch unless its inside the unit its self defentily not on the outside of ther caseing anyplace

its usually close to the motor but not part of it, and usually well covered and operated by one of the step link bars as it swings up into the closed position if its a conventional step. if its a slide out then the switch is inside the step casing...
Andy

 

[ivorantony]

Hi Chris
This is a link to the switch,
Not too difficult to replace, it’s near the motor, just make sure you seal the wiring well,
https://hillviewawnings.co.uk/index.php?route=product/product&path=68_109_191&product_id=406