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05-20-2015, 07:20 PM
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Winnebago Camper
Join Date: Sep 2014
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Electric steps not working
We have a 2000 itasca suncruiser and all of a sudden the steps will not retract, any suggestions?
Keith, Lynn & Lacey
2000 Winnebago Itasca Suncruiser
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05-20-2015, 07:28 PM
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Winnebago Watcher
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Prince William, VA
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Try tapping the electric motor while power is applied to it. That's what got mine working. When the brushes on an electric motor get old or corroded, they won't start the motor. Tapping it wiggles it enough to get a connection; then it will work until it stops at a corroded place again.
I'll get the motor replaced before the end of the summer, but right now there are other items with a higher priority.
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05-20-2015, 07:50 PM
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Winnebago Camper
Join Date: Sep 2014
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Where is the motor located?
Keith, Lynn & Lacey
2000 Winnebago Itasca Suncruiser
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05-20-2015, 07:53 PM
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Winnebago Watcher
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Prince William, VA
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Mine is under the top step. I would expect it to be very close to the moving parts.
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05-20-2015, 08:35 PM
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Winnebago Camper
Join Date: Sep 2014
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Tried and nothing
Keith, Lynn & Lacey
2000 Winnebago Itasca Suncruiser
37'
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05-20-2015, 08:46 PM
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Winnebago Master
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: North America somewhere
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What brand and model steps? The trouble-shooting manual is online.
Blown fuse or motor controller?
While working on automatic steps, use CAUTION! The motor may move at any time, and has the power to sever a finger.
If you find the motor is bad, they are usually a window motor from a car. There are several threads about this subject. It may be quicker to use the search feature at the top of this page to find them and the solutions.
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05-20-2015, 09:11 PM
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Winnebago Camper
Join Date: Sep 2014
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We have a Keller #1422255 owners manual 875, where would the fuse be?
Keith, Lynn & Lacey
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05-20-2015, 09:12 PM
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Winnebago Camper
Join Date: Sep 2014
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Sorry kwikee
Keith, Lynn & Lacey
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05-20-2015, 09:15 PM
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Winnebago Camper
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Punta Gorda FL.
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The motor is typically a drivers door window motor for a 1990 Taurus. Any good auto store will have it for under $50. Take the old one with you.
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05-21-2015, 08:14 AM
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Winnebago Master
Join Date: Aug 2001
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Quote:
Originally Posted by kjohns53
We have a Keller #1422255 owners manual 875, where would the fuse be?
Keith, Lynn & Lacey
2000 Winnebago Itasca Suncruiser
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Inspect the diagram, page 5 of your owners manual. Make sure all connections are tight, including ground.
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05-21-2015, 08:23 AM
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Winnie-Wise
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Apex, NC
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Try switching the switch near the door. Also see if anything happens when you turn on the ignition with the door closed.
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05-21-2015, 08:24 PM
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Winnebago Master
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: North America somewhere
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DUHHH; sorry- I forgot. There is a magnet on the screen door and sensor on the adjoining wall(or visa-versa) that cause the steps to activate. Check it for proper operation after doing what ChasA said. That's covered in the manual also.
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05-21-2015, 11:38 PM
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Winnebago Owner
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Anderson, IN
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Our steps would fail to retract all the way. I took the connections loose and sprayed with contact cleaner and lubed the gear and it now works fine. Corrosion will form even in the weather-proof connections...it just may take longer.
Good luck,
Dave
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