Two short questions.

[fl_bluebird_1983]

Either switch can operate the step, like a three way switch in your
house. that is why there is no label for in or out on the switches.
if you have tried either switch in both positions then it should have
caused the step to operate (if you have air), if the door is open,
step out,,Ect! On my 83 there is a relay in the compartment by the
door where the switch is. You can check for voltage there, and see if
the relay is engauging.

Thanks
Bruce Campbell
Clearwater, FL
83'FC 35 SB
"Blue Skies"




--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "davidkerryedwards"
wrote:
>
> Thanks. What about the switch on the dash? Does it need to be in
a
> specific position for the switch by the step to function? I'm
> confused by having two separate switches that control it's
> function. Does one override the other?
>
> Kerry
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Scott"
> wrote:
> >
> > Kerry, the answer to your first question is NO. Since the genset
> tray
> > opeates by a pnuematic cyclander air is required to move it in
and
> out.
> > UNLESS you disconnect the cylander. Now you can air the coach
> WITHOUT
> > starting it, by using an air compressor and the schrader valve
> under
> > the wet tank (I think it is the wet tank) under the coach.
> >
> > The step...ahh...the step...it seems that on most coaches at one
> time
> > or another many have worked on the step..so no telling what you
> have
> > without lookin at it. On my coach the switch in the transfer
> > compartment is "clicked" toward the door when the step is to stay
> out.
> > There is a pneumatic cylander that locks the step in place as
> well. A
> > pin the size of a pencil slides in and out through a bracket on
> the
> > step. The light on the dash when lit showing step extended would
> seem
> > to me that the step is extended and that is to let you know such
> > condition. Did the step ever work correctly?? It may be a simple
> > reverse some wires to make it correct.
> >
> > When the step is sort of "floppin" as you described it seems that
> it is
> > in the position to work in and out based on , switches on the
door
> > frame, above your head, if air was present. The air manifold
> should be
> > directly under the coach at the step..LOOK THERE FOR LOOSE
WIRES..
> NOTE
> > BE VERY CAREFULL THAT STEP CAN SERIOUSLY HURT YOU IF YOUR HEAD OR
> HAND
> > IS IN THE WAY AND IT DECIDES TO WORK.
> >
> > The step issue is kind of an oxymoron, it is a very simple
system,
> that
> > is soooo complicated that it is unreal. I would suggest you check
> your
> > Blue Box or do a search on the forum to check for trouble
> shooting.
> > There have been volumes written about it. If you continue to have
> > problems let me know I have been there...and I have some info I
> would
> > be happy to email to you. Oh don"t forget to sign your posts.
> >
> > Scott B
> > 86FC
> > SC
> >
> >
>