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Fold up Steps, Switch & Nipple

 ·  Posted: 18.01.2014  ·  #1
Good Evening All,
I was hoking around the underneath of the Hymer first thing this day (before the heavens opened) - {usual Saturday Morning :D } taking sizes for sticking on another Tank for SW Oil and perhaps strap in a gas tank and I noticed a contact switch with wire located behind the step, so when the step is down, the plunger comes out and a signal goes somewhere? :'( Where? 🇧🇭 There is no visible/ appropriate lamp in the dashboard indicating steps down? :blink:
Also there is some sort of tyre pressure pipe and cap just below this step - it goes no where as well and does nothing? :wallbash:
Anyone know?? :fgrin:
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 ·  Posted: 18.01.2014  ·  #2
The switch is probably linked to the ignition in that when step down and engine started it automatically retracts, as I don't have one I can't really think of another reason why.
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 ·  Posted: 18.01.2014  ·  #3
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 ·  Posted: 19.01.2014  ·  #4
My step has a warning buzzer which sounds if you drive with the step not fully retracted.
Could be similar
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 ·  Posted: 19.01.2014  ·  #5
The step on the Adria automatically retracts when you move off.
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 ·  Posted: 19.01.2014  ·  #6
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 ·  Posted: 19.01.2014  ·  #7
I'm thinking that it is an Alarm / buzzer as suggested and that it is not working or disconnected. I will try an earth point next weekend, but as I have a faulty reverse - there is no power to it either - I may drop a 12v to it as well. 8-)
The air nipple - no I don't have air suspension ( although I might retrofit/install) - so still on the lookout for an answer :o
thanks for all the help - gratefully appreciated :up:
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 ·  Posted: 19.01.2014  ·  #8
I know it might sound like I'm trying to be smart but seriously give Donaghys a ring and talk to the technicians as they may be able to shed a bit more light on the matter as they are the Hymer dealer
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 ·  Posted: 03.02.2014  ·  #9
Hi FC and Digger,
Yep - its a buzzer switch to say "Hang on the steps are out" :sleep:
I got a new one from Germany and going to replace the other one - I am thinking the Plus12V to this is as with the reversing light - as neither are working and both wires are same black colour.

Bring back a good weekends weather so I can get loads done to the driving stock (Window mechanism fell in the better half's car 🇧🇭 >_< - flexiglass window in drivers side for 3 weeks now as rain prevents 4 hours strip and replace wires) = not the most attractive botch job - but keeps you dry and car is secure. :police:

Thanks again :up:
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 ·  Posted: 03.02.2014  ·  #10
Hi, HH Yes it's a buzzer warning that step is still out. I hav the Hymer Exsis, best of luck with other projects. :up: :up:
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 ·  Posted: 04.02.2014  ·  #11
Thanks denboye - :up:

Need the weather or to build a quadruple garage :lol:
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 ·  Posted: 04.02.2014  ·  #12
On the Adria Vision the step buzzes and the goes in automatically when I drive away. I never have to worry about it being out when I'm driving.
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 ·  Posted: 04.02.2014  ·  #13
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On the Adria Vision the step buzzes and the goes in automatically when I drive away. I never have to worry about it being out when I'm driving.


Very posh mine buzzes like crazy until we take it in. I suppose at least it buzzes. :police:
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 ·  Posted: 04.02.2014  ·  #14
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Very posh mine buzzes like crazy until we take it in. I suppose at least it buzzes.

You need to get an Adria.
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 ·  Posted: 04.02.2014  ·  #15
Mine is so low profile it doesnt need a retractable step, just open the door and step in.
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 ·  Posted: 04.02.2014  ·  #16
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Mine is so low profile it doesnt need a retractable step, just open the door and step in.


Ours is the same, I would hate to have a step sticking out of the side of the van if I was parked on the side of a street like we do in Lisdoonvarna.
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 ·  Posted: 04.02.2014  ·  #17
We can hop down and don't have to use it our dog hates when the step is out she is a hopper. :up:
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 ·  Posted: 04.02.2014  ·  #18
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We can hop down and don't have to use it our dog hates when the step is out she is a hopper. :up:


No wonder you need a metal plate and a few bolts in your leg! :lol: :lol:
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 ·  Posted: 04.02.2014  ·  #19
My adria has an auto step aswell :up:
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 ·  Posted: 04.02.2014  ·  #20
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On the Adria Vision the step buzzes and the goes in automatically when I drive away. I never have to worry about it being out when I'm driving.


On our Auto-trail it doesn't buzz, it silently slips itself back in without any fuss.
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 ·  Posted: 04.02.2014  ·  #21
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On the Adria Vision the step buzzes and the goes in automatically when I drive away. I never have to worry about it being out when I'm driving.


On our Auto-trail it doesn't buzz, it silently slips itself back in without any fuss.


Okay stop with the posh stuff now! 🇧🇭
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 ·  Posted: 04.02.2014  ·  #22
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it silently slips itself back in without any fuss.


Oh yeah :bandit: :bandit:
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 ·  Posted: 05.02.2014  ·  #23
Ally I think you might find there's a buzzer on yours but it's not working. If I remember right I was told it was European Law that all steps fitted after a certain date had to have a buzzer.
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 ·  Posted: 05.02.2014  ·  #24
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Ally I think you might find there's a buzzer on yours but it's not working. If I remember right I was told it was European Law that all steps fitted after a certain date had to have a buzzer.




Jack I'd say if there was a buzzer it would have been disconnected by now :-)

Carlsberg and buzzers the next morning don't mix well O-) I'm told ;-)
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 ·  Posted: 05.02.2014  ·  #25
Yeah I understand mad max and he has probably disconnected it.
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