Thule 12v step the old one had stopped working ( brand new van 2019 4000 miles) the nylon internal gears in the motor stripped (1 Viewer)

[Baden87]

Hi Guys
I’ve just had a new electric step into hab area , i

 

[Baden87]

The new one fitted works fine except the buzzer no longer works , I believe there should be a plunger/switch that actuates the buzzer when ignition is turned on , I’m struggling to find any mention of said component no photos no exploded view no wiring
diagrams any ideas ?
thanks

 

[dpsuk999]

Surely whoever fitted the new step would be the starting point to ask the question?

 

[Diabalo]

Something like this maybe

https://www.olearymotorhomes.co.uk/thule-omnistep-step-alarm-cut-off-switch-4956-p.asp

 

[Gaston aires]

I find the Thule slide out step useless because they all seem to fail after time. Crud and gunge gets in the works. I took off the bottom cover, disconnected the broken gears and use it manually. No problem now, had to disconnect the buzzer though.
Phil

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[Baden87]

Any body know where the switch is on the step guys ?

 

[Diabalo]

Baden87 Part No7 is the switch it's the same on the double step I believe

 

[Verteuil Man]

I have more ne a good squirt of silicone spray every few weeks (we use our van a lot) to keep it loose.

 

[Baden87]

Where do I squirt ?

 

[Baden87]

Can you physically see the switch or is it hidden

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[2bob]

Baden87 Part No7 is the switch it's the same on the double step I believe

 

[Diabalo]

Baden87 Yes you can If its the same a mine. This link shows it 4 mins in

 

[poppycamper]

I find the Thule slide out step useless because they all seem to fail after time. Crud and gunge gets in the works. I took off the bottom cover, disconnected the broken gears and use it manually. No problem now, had to disconnect the buzzer though.
Phil

Gaston aires I think you hit the point with "crud and gunge".
If step fitted to PVC fit mud flap to front wheels, and if further back fit a piece of rubber in front of step to act as a mud flap to stop "crud and gunge" getting onto mechanism. ( we have both )
7yrs now on our current one with no issues at all...

 

[Baden87]

Anyone have wiring pictures and or wiring diagram please

 

[GeoffnDee]

Baden87 There is a wiring diagram for an Thule Omnistep , you can download , on page 2 of the Motorhome Technical Articles section of the Resources that is in the menu of this site. (If this is the type of step you have)

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[Baden87]

Can you point me to the page please ? I’m sorry I’m not very pc savvy
thanks

 

[GeoffnDee]

Baden87 On the far left of the top blue line on this page there is a 3 x line sign , (to the left of whats new) if you go there it will open the menu and if you then go to Resources that will take you to the Motorhome technical articles section and you need page 2 ( Sorry but I do not know how to put it here for you)

 

[GeoffnDee]

Baden87 I have just found that Resources can also be found if you scroll all of the way to the bottom of this page in the Other stuff section