Troubleshooting RV Kwikee Power Step that Works in Reverse Jayco Greyhawk After Battery Drain

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Hi guys Our power step is working but opposite to what it should. This started we believe after the cab battery died. The step comes in and out and we have tried with door and magnet. It works power button on and off as it should. Where it does not work is when we put key in ignition it comes out. When put in gear it stays out we tried using magnet to reset with door open and vehicle in gear but still the same result. When we measure battery cold it is 12.86 all grounds are connected and as I said step works just opposite. Any ideas

asked by: Jim

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Sounds like the module has a problem which is causing it to work in reverse after a battery issue. Normally this is caused by having the wrong magnet/switch kit installed or wiring the switch setup backwards but if it worked normal and then suddenly started working in reverse that would indicate a different problem.

If you have a Kwikee 32 series set of RV steps like what you referenced the correct replacement module would be the part # LC379606.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

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The correct replacement master cylinder kit we have for your Demco setup is the part #DM5918 which comes with the lock out replacement.

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Answer 5

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The UFP H-1377 correlates to a Dexter #84 spindle, which is for a 3,500 pound axle. This will utilize an inner bearing #L68149 and an outer bearing #L44649. As this is being used on a boat trailer, I highly suggest going with the etrailer.com…

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Answer 10

I did some checking and the hub/drum we offer that will work for you is the part #8-430-5UC3. This uses the same bearings as the 8-415 and will be an exact fit aside from the fact this is a non-ABS setup and the 8-415 came in an ABS setup and non-ABS…

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You'd need a new panel like the Progressive Dynamics Mighty Mini part #PD4045KA which is the most similar to your Parallax 7345 except is Lithium battery compatible. There isn't a center section replacement available for what you have that…

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