If your Kwikee electric step has stopped responding to door switches or is stuck extended or retracted, the control module is usually the culprit. The 379146 is Kwikee's direct replacement control unit for pre-IMGL step systems built from 2006 to present, covering Series 22 through 47. It ships with the wiring harness and instructions, so you can swap it out without hunting down adapters or cutting into existing wiring.
Kwikee electric steps use a dedicated control module to manage the extend/retract cycle based on door position signals from magnetic door switches. Over time, voltage spikes, moisture intrusion, or simple component fatigue can cause the module to fail while the step motor and linkage remain perfectly serviceable. The 379146 lets you replace just the brain of the system -- saving the cost and labor of a full step replacement.
This unit is designed specifically for pre-IMGL step systems and uses normally-closed magnetic door switches, which is the standard configuration on the covered series. The green (12 AWG) and purple (16 AWG) wiring integrates directly with the factory harness on compatible units.
Steps extend when the RV door opens and retract when it closes -- fully automatic via the magnetic door switch signal.
Fits Kwikee Series 22, 23, 26, 28, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 42, 44, and 47 electric step units.
Replaces Kwikee part numbers 909510000 and 909506000. Cross-references to Jayco part number 0196301.
Includes the 9510 control unit with pre-attached wiring harness and installation instructions -- no separate harness purchase needed.
The 9510 designation refers to the control module generation used in Kwikee pre-IMGL step systems. "Pre-IMGL" describes steps manufactured before Kwikee transitioned to the IMGL (Integrated Motor/Gearbox/Linkage) platform. The 9510 module monitors the door switch circuit and triggers the step motor to extend or retract accordingly. It also includes over-current protection logic to prevent motor burnout during a stall condition.
Kwikee stamps the series number on a label affixed to the step motor housing or mounting bracket. Confirm your series number matches one of the following before installing this control unit:
This control unit covers pre-IMGL steps manufactured from 2006 to present. Steps built before 2006 or on the IMGL platform require a different control module -- check the series label and manufacture date on your existing unit.
The 379146 replaces the existing control module mounted near the step mechanism or inside the entry bay area. Installation generally involves:
Installation instructions are included. Kwikee also publishes wiring diagrams for each step series -- refer to those if your harness colors differ from the standard green/purple layout.