What Is The Function Of The Purple Wire On A Kwikee Control Module
Updated 11/08/2024 | Published 11/07/2024
Question:
On my Kwikee RV step motor install my old controller had a purple wire hardwired into a yellow coach wire. The new controller has a purple wire with a cylindrical plug of which I do not have a matching plug. Any idea what this wire is for? Have step motor operating without this wire connected and dont appear to be missing anything. Thanks
asked by: James W
Expert Reply:
Hey James,
The purple wire on the control module for the upgrade kit # LC379145 you purchased is for the optional step light. Most of the ones we've seen have all just had the connector cut off and spliced the wires together with a butt connector, but the manufacturer does have a warning sticker stating that if you cut any of the wiring you'll void the warranty. Lippert's customer service has typically been pretty easy to work with if there's an issue but they could potentially reject a warranty claim if do cut the connector off.
If you don't end up using the wire/light then you can just cap it off with some electrical tape to prevent water from corroding it.
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James W.
11/8/2024
Thanks for your reply. Kind of what I thought. I do have the step light which is coming on when door opens and off when closed which is fine with me. One other quick question: I have a switch on dash which keeps step open, or not operating when you open/close door. It used to be if switch was OFF step would not operate. Now switch needs to be ON for same operation. Not a big deal but I am curious about it. Again thanks for the info.