Steps won't stop

[green7654]

Most folks have trouble with the steps getting stuck. My issue is the opposite. When the ignition is turned on, the steps continuously extend and retract. This is on a 2002 Bounder (Fleetwood) motorhome. Any ideas? Thanks! David

[Barneyb]

My thoughts are when you turn the ignition on the steps should retract. If there going in and out as I think you are saying they must not be seeing a sensor or something like that lets it know they are retracted and shut the step motor off.

[WinnieView]

Most motors that power RV steps are similar to those found in a vehicle's power window. They sense current draw and stop when needed.
The issue sounds more like a problem with the sensor on the hinge-side of the door. It's usually a magnet and a pickup.

[Barneyb]

Originally Posted by WinnieView

Most motors that power RV steps are similar to those found in a vehicle's power window. They sense current draw and stop when needed.
The issue sounds more like a problem with the sensor on the hinge-side of the door. It's usually a magnet and a pickup.

Yep, now that you say that when the key is on it tells the steps to retract but when you open the door it tells them to extend. Good call

[DSTom]

Had the same problem, check your 6 volt batteries. Mechanic found mine were weak causing the problem. Replaced Batteries and problem went away