Step motor bad

4winds4me

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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
 

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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.
 
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.
 

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