blrdck Posted December 8, 2014 Report Share Posted December 8, 2014 I recently acquired a 1993 class c Holiday Rambler. It has a door jamb switch much like a switch in a refrigerator to turn the light on. The switch fell apart and I cannot determine what it does. It does NOT control the steps, there is a magnetic switch for that, I cannot find any lights it controls, or anything that does not work because the switch croaked. Any ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk W Posted December 8, 2014 Report Share Posted December 8, 2014 Are you sure that it is still connected to anything? I'd get a meter and check to see if there is any power there. There is a good chance that the switch was something added by one of the previous owners. About all that you can do is to trace the wires to see where they go. Most likely the wires go down to the bottom of the door, then to wherever they supplied something. Good travelin !...............KirkFull-time 11+ years...... Now seasonal travelers.Kirk & Pam's Great RV Adventure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blrdck Posted December 8, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 8, 2014 It is definitely a factory installed switch. The wires go horizontally in the wall and then drop down into the wall so no way to trace them. I can't find any current coming through it. Someone suggested the engine may have to be on, or it may be a door open switch that lights up on the dash somewhere. I haven't seen that but I'm going run the engine and mess with it and see if I can get any results. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ticat900 Posted December 8, 2014 Report Share Posted December 8, 2014 I recently acquired a 1993 class c Holiday Rambler. It has a door jamb switch much like a switch in a refrigerator to turn the light on. The switch fell apart and I cannot determine what it does. It does NOT control the steps, there is a magnetic switch for that, I cannot find any lights it controls, or anything that does not work because the switch croaked. Any ideas? try in the class C section maybe? If you had a A I would say electric steps but C series don't have those Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rif Posted December 8, 2014 Report Share Posted December 8, 2014 try in the class C section maybe? If you had a A I would say electric steps but C series don't have those Many Class C's have electric steps, however the OP said is was not for the steps. 2000 Volvo 770, 500HP/1650FP Cummins N14 and 10 Speed Autoshift 3.58 Rear 202" WB, 2002 Teton Aspen Royal 43 Foot, Burgman 650 Scooter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat & Pete Posted December 8, 2014 Report Share Posted December 8, 2014 Could possibly be for a step light ... or other courtesy light(s) . You could always call a dealer parts department . A good parts man will know what the switch is for . Goes around , comes around . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ticat900 Posted December 8, 2014 Report Share Posted December 8, 2014 Many Class C's have electric steps, however the OP said is was not for the steps. missed the not for steps post but he posted in A so suggested post C maybe get a answer . did not know C now had electric steps have not looked at them for years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rif Posted December 8, 2014 Report Share Posted December 8, 2014 missed the not for steps post but he posted in A so suggested post C maybe get a answer . did not know C now had electric steps have not looked at them for years The last C I owned was a 1984. It had electric steps. 2000 Volvo 770, 500HP/1650FP Cummins N14 and 10 Speed Autoshift 3.58 Rear 202" WB, 2002 Teton Aspen Royal 43 Foot, Burgman 650 Scooter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk W Posted December 9, 2014 Report Share Posted December 9, 2014 It is definitely a factory installed switch. Could it be that the switch was for the electric step and that was replaced by the magnetic switch? Is your step from Kwikill? If co you might contact them to see if they ever used a push type of switch. With no power on the leads, there must either be an open fuse somewhere or the wires were disconnected. Good travelin !...............KirkFull-time 11+ years...... Now seasonal travelers.Kirk & Pam's Great RV Adventure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ticat900 Posted December 9, 2014 Report Share Posted December 9, 2014 The last C I owned was a 1984. It had electric steps. could be all I said is I have not seen one. I have a door jamb switch on My A for the entrance power door lock system but again have never seen one of these on a C(side entrance door) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blrdck Posted December 10, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 10, 2014 The kwikie step switch is a separate magnetic switch. When I have help I will connect the wires and see if any door open or other light comes up on the dash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StarDreamers.us Posted December 11, 2014 Report Share Posted December 11, 2014 Once saw a button door switch that was for an alarm system. If the door was opened it set off the alarm. Or it could be for a light. Safe Travels! SKP #89742 - Lifetime membership - Member of the SKP Class of 2007Good Sam Club - Lifetime MemberDataStorm #5423Passport America - Lifetime MemberSons Of The American Revolution (SAR) - Lifetime MemberAmerican Legion - USAF - Lifetime MemberRotary Club Member - 30 years Escapee CARE Supporter National Wildlife Refuge Volunteer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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