Hello everyone,

I have a strange issue with my driver side electric fold down side step.

The step folds down as normal when i unlock or open the door, then when i get in and close the door it folds up, but then comes straight back down and stays down. When I drive 100 yards it eventually folds up.

If someone lightly holds the step up when it has folded up it stays up.

I have tried greasing the joints.

Anyone any ideas before i start replacing motors etc and potentially wasting money over a simple fix?

As always all help greatly appreciated.

Thanks 2009 Land Rover Rang Rover Vogue TDV8 - Buckingham Blue with Ivory Leather - 20” Alloys with Pirelli’s

DJM911

There's not much I dont know about the 322

something you do not mention - when you close the door - Have you any interior lights on ? - so the car thinks A Doors/Boot is still open

can you confirm ?









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The step would redeploy if it sensed an obstruction so maybe a position sensor is FUBAR or there is an obstruction preventing it reaching its "park" position? Bish.

2005 110 TD5 CSW
2011 TDV8 Vogue SE (gone)

DJM911


One thing I would check on is that BOTH Wedge Keys are in the correct position - WITH The Wedge Key bolt secure.

It is worth noting: That the Wedge keys can and will wear ( they are made of a fairly soft metal ) and if they are not greased on a regular basis they will wear.

another thing - have you taken the motor unit off recently ?

If you have ensure you RESET the unit with the car:

DE-ACTIVATING is done by: Ignition key to position 2 - then pressing the Side Step button for 5 seconds.

ACTIVATING The Power Side Steps - key to position 2 - then pressing the Side Step button for 5 seconds.

The Over-Ride Power Step button is mounted in the headliner opposite to the Sun Roof open close button.


I would think at this stage is the Wedge Key - I did see some LR Wedge Keys on Ebay last month - they come up from time to time for sale.

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Thanks for this, I will get my mechanic to check this and keep you posted. 2009 Land Rover Rang Rover Vogue TDV8 - Buckingham Blue with Ivory Leather - 20” Alloys with Pirelli’s

Hi there

I have a step that is making a grinding noise on my 2008 RR and the image in this post is no longer accessible - where and how can I check the wedge alignment?

Follow up question is the wedge on the motor or the step assembly if I have to change?

Thanks! 2008 HSE B. Grey
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NavTV retrofit

i also have the exact same problem as OP.

but its very low on the list of things i need to sort

Matt If In Doubt Give It A Clout

Previous Vehicles:
Land Rover 110 3.5 V8 (is my dads though)
1.9TD Seat Toledo
1.4 Rover 214 (dont ask)
2.0 Nissan Primera SLX (i want it back)
1.4 Seat Ibiza
996cc Toyota Aygo (I miss this car???)

04 TD5 Discovery 2 (my Current Car)
07 4.2 SC FF (wifes car)

I too have this exact same problem. I have tried lubricating with everything I can see with wd40 but not sure if it's helping. The problem was intermittent but becoming more frequent.

I can't see any images on this thread - would someone be able to share any instructions again re the wedge key please?

WD40 isn't a lubricant! I use a silicone lubricant on mine. 2010 4.4 TDV8 Vogue SE

Wd40 is in fact a lubricant and penetrating oil. But I take your point and will try some silicone lubricant, if that's worked for you. Thanks!

a google search comes up with this,

WD-40 isn't actually a true lubricant. WD stands for "water displacing" and its main use is as a solvent or rust dissolver. The lubricant-like properties of WD-40 come not from the substance itself, but from dissolving components. ... WD-40 can be a good substance to start with — it can help clean up rust or other grime

so you are both correct...case closed...  ... - .- -.




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Technically, WD40 seem to also do a silicone lubricant...

https://www.wd40.com/products/silicone-lubricant/

Maybe I'll just try this one!

yeah they do quite a bit now.

we use GT85, its part of the same company but it smells nicer and seem to work better as well..

Matt If In Doubt Give It A Clout

Previous Vehicles:
Land Rover 110 3.5 V8 (is my dads though)
1.9TD Seat Toledo
1.4 Rover 214 (dont ask)
2.0 Nissan Primera SLX (i want it back)
1.4 Seat Ibiza
996cc Toyota Aygo (I miss this car???)

04 TD5 Discovery 2 (my Current Car)
07 4.2 SC FF (wifes car)

Great, thanks. Think I'll give GT85 a go then!

Though your post above suggests you still have a problem with your step so this didn't fix it for you?

I was on about WD40 range been quite big..

i will probably have a big issues with my steps when i next power them up.....

they havent moved in 10 months and they have been deployed the whole time..

but i use GT85 on them usually...

they will be due a strip of car and complete strip down once i have finished the engine rebuild.

Matt If In Doubt Give It A Clout

Previous Vehicles:
Land Rover 110 3.5 V8 (is my dads though)
1.9TD Seat Toledo
1.4 Rover 214 (dont ask)
2.0 Nissan Primera SLX (i want it back)
1.4 Seat Ibiza
996cc Toyota Aygo (I miss this car???)

04 TD5 Discovery 2 (my Current Car)
07 4.2 SC FF (wifes car)