Side running boards malfunctioning

[Ashbo1321]

2010 Tahoe LTZ. While I’m driving the side running board on the passenger side keeps going up and down (the entire time I’m driving). The button on the dash is not pushed so I don’t know why it keeps going up and down.

 

[TollKeeper]

Something is jammed in the position sensor, so it keeps running until its detected that its in the correct position.

I would either disconnect the power for it, or get it fixed. The motors are not designed for that much work.

You might get lucky, and power wash the running boards, from all sides, and see if its jammed with dirt or something.

 

[Ashbo1321]

How do I disconnect the power? Is there a way that I can just get them off so they don’t try to go up/down?

 

[TollKeeper]

On the running board, under the truck, you will see a 5 wire WeatherPack plug. Get the running boards in the up position, and unplug it.

Looks like you can also just replace the motor, and that could also solve your problem..

These motors are everywhere, aftermarket and new. It may be a fairly common problem?

Edit: It could also be the power running board control module (Another thing I just found out these have)



Module:

07-14 ESCALADE Electric Power Folding Running Board Control Module BCM OEM | eBay

Specific info about this BCM will be found below to help identify which type module, options, and part numbers if available. SPECIFIC PART NOTES : POWER RUNNING BOARD MODULE,25852622 ,EIV SF091522 JCL100322.

www.ebay.com

Motor:

Right Power Running Board Motor & Bracket For 2007-14 Cadillac Escalade 25971283 | eBay

Part Number: 25971283. Escalade 2007-2014. Escalade ESV 2007-2014. Escalade EXT 2007-2013. 1 x Power Running Board Motor Assembly (Right). TypeRunning Board. Perfect match for the original car. FeaturesPerfect match for the original car.

www.ebay.com

 

[WalleyeMikeIII]

This would be a great discussion in the 2007-2014 Model's forum.

 

[TollKeeper]

This would be a great discussion in the 2007-2014 Model's forum.

Good point.. Reported for the mods to move.

 

[Ashbo1321]

This would be a great discussion in the 2007-2014 Model's forum.

Sorry. This is my first post. I’m not as familiar with the site.

 

[TollKeeper]

Sorry. This is my first post. I’m not as familiar with the site.

Its cool man.. Mistakes happen. Lucky its an easy fix when a mod comes on to click a few mouse buttons.

 

[NathanJax]

i moved it

 

[CaptainAmerica1]

This would be a great discussion in the 2007-2014 Model's forum.

Hilarious.