Winnebago Step problem

[scdave]

Help....Have a 2006 Sightseer 29R....Picked it up from storage and the steps will not come out...Battery is fine...Light goes on underneath the step when you open the door...Any thoughts ??

[Spikester]

Could you post the type of steps that you have, could help us help you figure out what is the matter, different brands operate at little different.

Light coming on indicates you have power to your step controller, and that the door switch is working, if you have a step switch that changes its mode of operation, it maybe the culprit. If you have the step operators/owners manual there should be a procedure to troubleshoot to find the bad component.

Spike

[John Hilley]

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Originally Posted by Spikester Could you post the type of steps that you have, could help us help you figure out what is the matter, different brands operate at little different. Light coming on indicates you have power to your step controller, and that the door switch is working, if you have a step switch that changes its mode of operation, it maybe the culprit. If you have the step operators/owners manual there should be a procedure to troubleshoot to find the bad component. Spike

Sometimes lubricating the linkage fixes the problem. The controller senses resistance and quits. This is so that if the step hits a curb or something it stops. If the linkage is stiff enough it won't go out at all.

[Wyatt53]

I had the same problem and found a pin in the linkage backed out jamming things up.

[Petro]

Try lightly tapping the motor with a wrench or hammer. I had that happen once and it started to work. I assume a little rust accumulated from extended storage.

Don

[Clay L]

Winnebago uses Kwikee steps I believe and you can get a troubleshooting manual (Step service training manual) here Kwikee Products - Literature

These guys rebuild the controller unit for $75 RV Electric Step Controls Rebuilding Service | RV Controls

If you do need a motor here are some possible sources for inexpensive replacements I have saved from various threads over the years.

" 1) AM Equipment 402 E. Hazel St Jefferson, OR 97352, (541) 327-1546 the motor is $29 plus $7 shipping.

2) www.rvdealership.com that sells a repair parts kit made specifically for these units - includes gears.

3) Replacement step motor at AutoZone. It's a Siemens "Window Lift Motor", part number WL43003.

4) Autozone. The brand is "Siemens"
The ID tag lists the following numbers:
59720-20
121899

5) A 1986-1995 Ford Taurus left front window lift motor matched my motor. NAPA part # BK655-1395 $63.99 I ordered my motor from Auto-Zone Manufactured by Dorman part# 742-206. This has a lifetime Warranty and was $49.99. "

[scdave]

Please see my reply below...

[scdave]

I can't Thank You all enough....As you can see I am a newbie but I new that I would get a lot of hep from this Forum...Its the first place I turned to....

The good news...The step is now working...

Yesterday, I tried everything including tapping on the motor with a hammer...I then came to the Forum for help...Today, I went out and sent Mama into the coach to start it and then open the door while I tried to pull down on the step from the outside...Nothing...I then went back under and tried with the hammer again while the coach was running and the door closed...Tap, Tap Tap, crawled out and asked mama to open the door...Step came out...I have lubed it in the past but I just did it again and operated the step maybe 15 times...

So, appears something inside the motor was frozen, rusted or what ever...I suppose there is not much further I can do other than make sure I occasionally operate the step when its in storage...If anyone has further suggestion I would appreciate it...

Again, Thanks to all of you especially Clay L with the reference information...Hope you all have a wonderful fourth of July...

David & Joan, Tucker & Hagen our German Short hairs
Winn 2006 Sightseer 29R Ford...Jeep wrangler unlimited toad...

[dengraham]

Dave,
I lubed mine for years but only last year at GNR did I see the bottom of the step on display. I was missing two of the four lube spots under the top step. The best lube is the Kwik Lube because it sprays on like a penetrating oil and then "foams" up to a grease. Really good stuff

[scdave]

Thanks Dennis...I think Kwik Lube is what they recommend ion the owners Manuel...I have been using a Lithium Grease but I am going to get the Kwik Lube...

[TandW]

Don't be smackin' those motors too hard lest you shatter the magnets within.

[scdave]

Step stopped working again :(

[MaverickBBD]

At least now you know where the motor is. Get some lube on those steps before you write off the motor.

["007"]

Check the ground wire for steps under chassis. Should be near step make sure it tight and clean. Have someone lift your brake pedal in the up position. Than try and open and close door.
Brake switch may need adjustment and you should have a Zerk for lube of fitting in bell crank for return of master cylinder shaft. Which is controled by brake pedal return.


Reason steps need lube steps have to return fully to top for complete closer if not step will not reset control board you will have to jump out and lift steps manually to reset control.