[encantotom]

todd,

steve and steve are both right. i have a set of new steps sitting ready to install and here is the install kit for them. it has the rocker switch steve r is referring to as well as the magnetic sensor switch to determine if your door is open or closed. it is the same kind of switch used on burgler alarms for windows.

kwikee has a checkout document that using a meter you can quickly determine if you need the newer switch or not.

you will also know if the steps operate in reverse.

i also agree with steve ward that you should probably unplug them for now so they are not doing the funky chicken when the mechanics decide to connect the batteries back up.

i was fortunate on mine in that i had the right polarity of magnetic sensor already in mine so it was just a plug in and it worked. like steve says somewhere around 2000 they changed it so i might not work. but to be honest i only looked at instructions for the series 32 step and controller setup and i looked and dont see step #866 to look at.

http://www.powergearus.com/identify-parts is the link where you can see the different door switch installation kits under steps.

tom