Step motor bad

[4winds4me]

So my electric steps decided to quit found out it’s the motor. I have one on the way, but took the old one apart just because and found plastic gears.! made in China

 

[House Husband]

All you need is the 3 pieces of plastic that goes between the gears. Common failure
Oreilly

Finally found the cushions by themselves.
Cushions on Ebay


Richard

 

[RayIN]

Same motor as an autos automatic windows. Just need to buy one with the correct NM rating.

 

[TheBar]

As RayIN said most step motors are actually car power window motors. My step motor fit a Lincoln that was 20 years older than my RV. Just have to match up the bolt pattern and number of teeth on the gear.

 

[Domo]

Caution for others with automatic steps - make sure you pause when deploying the steps, let them come to the fully extended and locked position. If you step on the stair while they are moving/not locked you are putting too much force on the plastic gears and they will break even earlier in their lives.