ian81 Posted November 7, 2022 Share Posted November 7, 2022 Our single step project 2000 goes out without a problem. Mostly it retracts OK. Occasionally, especially when we have been in and out several times without retracting it, it refuses to budge. If I lift the step about 1/2 inch then it retracts ok. Is there a mechanical adjustment I should make? (most online material seems to revolve around motor / electrical issues) Thanks Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keithl Posted November 7, 2022 Share Posted November 7, 2022 It sounds as though a pivot or lever may have worn or got bent and is getting stuck or the limit switch needs adjustment. How mechanically inclined are you? ie can you strip it down and look for wear or damaged/bent components? If so unplug the power before getting stuck in as these steps are powerful and can easily cause injury if they move when you are not expecting them to. Keith. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Uzzell Posted November 7, 2022 Share Posted November 7, 2022 ian81 This 2019 forum thread mentioned a similar problem https://forums.outandaboutlive.co.uk/topic/45739-project-2000-electric-step-sticking/#comment-584562 My crystal ball tells me that your motorhome is some 14 years old, so it's likely that wear-and-tear is the culprit. You'll need to inspect the step's mechanism as Keith suggests. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian81 Posted November 7, 2022 Author Share Posted November 7, 2022 Thanks guys for your help...and yes Derek youe crystal ball is working well!!! Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lancepar Posted November 7, 2022 Share Posted November 7, 2022 I'd try spraying the switch on the step first with contact cleaner. Depends on how accessible it is on your MoHo. Works for me. 😎 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilmac Posted November 8, 2022 Share Posted November 8, 2022 You could find that there's a build up of crud inside the step housing. Our step became tricky to retract and often needed a helpful nudge and the autoretract had packed up too. After taking the cover strip off, outside above the actual step blade, its possible to see inside and to clean it out. I sprayed all around the inside and underneath with silicon lubricant and after a few in and outs it works like new including the automatic retract when turning the ignition on. Worth a try.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian81 Posted November 10, 2022 Author Share Posted November 10, 2022 copious amounts of WD40 have fixed the problem. Thanks for all the suggestions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hans Posted November 14, 2022 Share Posted November 14, 2022 Also be Sure that the electric contact and out/in button switch are in good order. In doubt replace. The retract is crucial when on ferry or Chunnel train.. On Chunnel critical space. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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