If your Kwikee 38 Series electric steps stopped responding to the door switch -- extending when they should not, retracting at the wrong time, or not moving at all -- the control module is almost always the culprit. This Lippert 363989 unit is the factory-spec replacement that restores full automatic door-synced step operation without rewiring or programming.
The control module is the brain of Kwikee 38 Series electric entry steps. It reads the door-ajar signal, interprets the step position, and fires the motor in the correct direction at the right time. When it fails, the steps may free-run, refuse to move, or blow fuses repeatedly. Swapping in this OEM-equivalent Lippert 363989 module is the fastest path back to reliable, automatic step operation.
Because this is a direct plug-in replacement designed specifically for the 38 Series platform, fitment is straightforward. The module mounts in the original bracket location and uses the existing wiring harness connectors -- no splicing or adapter harnesses needed in most installations.
Designed specifically for Kwikee 38 Series steps. Plugs into the existing harness without splicing or modification on compatible units.
Automatically extends steps when the entry door opens and retracts them when the door closes, restoring the factory automatic behavior.
Measures 6-3/4" x 3-1/8" x 1-1/16" and weighs only 0.3 lbs -- fits the original mounting space without modification.
Manufactured domestically and backed by a limited 1-year manufacturer warranty from Lippert Components.
The 363989 control module manages the full extension/retraction cycle of Kwikee 38 Series electric steps. It receives a door-open signal (typically from a door-jamb switch), commands the step motor to extend, monitors travel, and cuts power when the steps reach the deployed position. On door close, it reverses the sequence. The module also provides overcurrent protection to prevent motor damage during a jam or obstruction.
The 363989 module uses color-coded leads consistent with the Kwikee 38 Series wiring standard. The two primary supply wires are:
Always confirm the existing harness connectors match before ordering. If your unit has been previously repaired or uses a non-standard harness, inspect connector types before assuming direct plug-in compatibility.