Entry step issue

[mingo1964]

Tried to search for an answer but couldn't find one so here goes.

1998 Dutchstar.

My stairs will not close unless the motor is running or if the key is in the on position.But they will open no problem running or shut off.

[JFXG]

There are a couple of default operations, for safety reasons. Key on or not, if you open the door the stairs will extend. Regardless of switch position, if you turn on the key with the door closed, the stairs will retract.

There's a switch for the stairs in the passenger side overhead panel. In my coach the stair switch is tripled up on a small panel with the two security lights. You can configure stair operation to some degree with this. Example: with the switch on, open the door and the stairs will extend. If you then turn the switch to off while the door is still opened, the stairs will be turned off in the opened position, and will not cycle in and out with the door. Useful for long stays.

[TonyDi]

Check your batteries, make sure they are fully charged. I had the same thing happen and it wound up being a battery issue.

["007"]

You need to go into the QT links below in my signature to find answers for some of your questions but you have good ones with answers previously.
Safe travels.

[mingo1964]

Thanks for all the help I greatly appreciate it.Turns out when you walk in the coach there is 3 switches on the wall 2 of them are for the lights and the third is you guessed it the stairs.

Thanks for the help everybody.