eric@babin.com Report post Posted May 8, 2019 This is to assist those that have issues with their steps coming in. Mine were stuck in the open/out position even after ignition was turned on. 2014 Itasca Ellipse 42qd Issue: Steps would not retract. Normally it's the sensor on the door jam that needs it's contacts cleaned up with a little sandpaper scratch and rubbing alcohol. This time.... that didn't work. Breaker was good. Switch was tested in both positions.... still didn't work. I closed the contact on the bottom 2 contacts using a copper penny.... the steps came in. My assumption was there was an issue with the door side sensor pad. I had to remove the door stop arm in order to open the door enough to take the door side sensor pad off. Once I pulled it off, there was one of the four wires that had come loose. I had to use a flashlight and needle nose pliers to fish the wire out of the door. I attached the wire, crimped it, then used electrical tape to hold it on just a little bit better this time. I tested it prior to putting it back in. It did work. I THINK there may be a way to install it upside down so be sure to test it prior to putting everything back together. Buttoned everything back up and it works!!!! Pictures: 1470 - sensor pads.... left side is door jam, right side is door. 1471 - door sensor pad pulled out showing loose / missing wire (it had fallen into the door) 1472 - top of door jam showing I removed all those screws of the door stop arm so I could open the door enough to remove the door side sensor pad 1473 - door side sensor pad with the loose wire re-attached, and prior to adding electrical tape for "insurance". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jleamont Report post Posted May 8, 2019 Thank you for sharing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildebill308 Report post Posted May 8, 2019 Good job, glad you got it fixed. Bill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rayin Report post Posted May 9, 2019 Just think, an rv repair shop would have charged you $135/hr+parts, environmental fee, shop supplies, state and local taxes; when they had time to diagnose, order parts, reschedule time to perform the repairs. You probably saved yourself several hundred dollars and 2-3 weeks in-shop time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
richard5933 Report post Posted May 9, 2019 It's great when something works out like this. This kind of repair is why we carry basic electrical repair parts/tools in our spares kit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wayne77590 Report post Posted May 9, 2019 15 hours ago, RayIN said: Just think, an rv repair shop would have charged you $135/hr+parts, environmental fee, shop supplies, state and local taxes; when they had time to diagnose, order parts, reschedule time to perform the repairs. You probably saved yourself several hundred dollars and 2-3 weeks in-shop time. What he said. Now go out and buy a six pack of beer with the savings and relish the moment. I just love it when a plan comes together. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
