air step repair and troubleshooting

[iwhotoo]

The step is stuck "in" --- 1979 FC35 the air leak is not massive--
where are the microswitches...thanks Jeff

MarioBarrios '79FC35



--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Jeff Miller"
wrote:
> Running most there is the air ram, two microswitches ('84-on or one
> before '84), an additional lock air-ram ('84-ish), and the air
solenoid.
>
> As there were several configurations of air step controls, it would
be
> helpful to know your year and model, one size doesn't fit all.
>
> It could be that the step is jammed, if it is the version with the
> small lock air-ram under the edge of the doorway that could be
jammed
> and locking the step out. Be careful to keep any part of your body
that
> is important to you away from moving parts, it could suddenly free
up
> and slam open/closed.
>
> More information might help troubleshooting, model/year, and is the
> step stuck out or in? Is there sufficient air pressure?
>
> - Jeff Miller
>
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "iwhotoo"
wrote:
> > My airstep stopped working. When I hit the switch, I hear click
and
> air
> > but no movement. I stopped the engine and I hear air leaking out
of
> the
> > ram. There is a file in archives regarding troubleshooting but it
> seems
> > to be gone. Anyone have that info?
> >
> > Also, what are the two devices mounted under the coach behind the
> step?
> > Seems to be a solenoid and some sort of electric motor and
another
> > large thing that has air lines..anyone?