My newest rover happened to come with them. I had never ordered one with them before. Given that the new cars don’t go as low as the prior gen, even in access height, coupled with the fact that access height does not always work, I have grown to like them and would order them myself on any future car

 

I have factory fitted Deployable side steps and it helps my wife get into and out of the vehicle much more easily
She hates getting in and out of the SVR when I forget select access height on stopping
They are expensive to have them fitted by the dealer, I was quoted $8K so shopped around for a car that had factory fitted steps so there any issues are covered by the vehicle warranty

 

Buy aftermarket and install it yourself… total cost was around $1,000 and it took me less than two hours to install without needing to jack up the car.

 

Do the steps deploy when the car locks and unlock? If not, would the OEM controller make that possible?

 

I have the OEM deployable side steps, they deploy when the door opens, which caught me out a few times as the hit my legs
There should be a configuration to allow the steps to be deployed all the time, or to be disabled for off road usage but I have not tried either of these settings

I am not aware of any configuration that allows the steps to deploy on unlocking

 

The OEM deployable side steps engage outward when the doors are unlocked by the FOB, OR, when you approach to unlock. They come out at the same time the door handles pop out.

You can program them to stay out for accessing the roof (though I don't know if this gets overridden when you drive). Also, when off-roading in modes, it will stay tucked away under certain modes.

I've never had deployable steps, but ended up with them accidentally on my current car, and I will say after a little time with them, I greatly enjoy them and wouldn't go back to not having them. First, it's more comfortable to get in and out of. Second, the access height is very haphazard in when it activates and when it doesn't, so you never really know how far the ground is away from you when you're getting out in dark areas. The deployable steps let you keep the car in standard height all the time.

 

Have you seen any times when the passenger step doesn’t deploy but the drivers side does?
This is really p!ss!ng me off as this was to help my wife get into the vehicle and its the passenger side that doesn’t deploy
I occasionally see an “Obstruction Message” which they aren’t

 

Morning ! I am on my 7th RR , my 23 530 came with them so I spent a year with them and the convenience was not worth the issues. Main one was when you open the door to get in, if you hit the step before it fully deploys out, which happens a lot, it will retract with your foot on it. Needless to say i almost had flat foot multiple times so it was a danger. RR dealer here tried to fix it and went through it all . No fix. My 24 530 I didn't get them and it is flawless .

 

Hi Matt do you a contact for chinese supplier?
Regard PeteD

 

I bought off of eBay… plenty on there so I don’t have a specific contact.

 

In the Topix description for installing the deployable steps and controller, it says on step 8: "Use the JLR approved diagnostic equipment to navigate to 'Diagnostics' section and follow the steps below. "

I'm considering installing Original OEM deployable steps and controller myself, but will of course need someone to add the deployable steps using the Diagnostic tool. Is it only the LR dealers that can do this, or any workshops?

 

You need a TOPIx login in order for any "JLR approved diagnostic equipment" to work on the vehicle. You can find specialty shops who have the login that can do it. Really, all you're doing is changing the CCF (Central Configuration File) to include Deployable Side Steps. Basically, you're telling the truck "hey, you have sidesteps now. install the app to control them, dummy". Without doing that, they won't do anything.

 

Had them on my last 405. Never really used them. Main reasons for not activating them in the long run, was the bottom of the vehicle was usually pretty muddy, and the steps would always hit my calf when exiting. But, I suspect they're nice for people of... how do I say this, shorter statures?

 

The 460 is a little higher than the 405 tho. I had them installed as dealer said it was a mandatory deal, but definitely not complaining about it. Very smooth deploying and comes in handy for a number of reasons

 

Fair enough, @Carpathian11. As long as they work for your specific needs, not going to try an sell you on them not being worth the additional cost. For me, they were useless, but for you, they're not and at the end of the day, we use and like the things that work for our needs.

 

I was wondering about that too. I think it would be good to have if you bike bc mine doesn’t have a tow hitch and they quoted me like $5000 to add one

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I was wondering about that too. I think it would be good to have if you bike bc mine doesn’t have a tow hitch and they quoted me like $5000 to add one

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Ok, I'll bite... what does a bike have to do with deployable running boards?

 

Ok, I'll give you that. Manlets need to be able to access the roof of their full size SUV.
😅

 

I don’t have deployable steps, I nixed it during the configuration due to reliability concerns. With hindsight I wish I had not. I did price adding it later, almost 10K

 

I think the aftermarket ones are $1300 on eBay or you can probably order even cheaper on Aliexpress. Being that the 2024 RR I just test drove had a broken one, figured after market can't be any worse. It's a simple install if you are even just slightly mechanically inclined from the videos I've seen. I bet the connections get corroded from rain water which causes issues. when I install mine, I will ensure the connections are properly waterproofed how electrical connections are done on boats and I bet there won't be any problems.

 

This is great, Thanks Matt
I have a 2016 L405, it appears that the vehicle either pre-wired for the steps or had it installed at some point or another it was removed or taken off. I have been on the fence about purchasing a set from eBay because I am uncertain that it would work with my vehicle. any ideas? thoughts you can share with me would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you in advance.

 

i know these aren't the deployable versions, but i love my fixed set... like having a bit of girthier look at the waist.
not oem, these are from romik.

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i know these aren't the deployable versions, but i love my static set... like having a bit of girthier look at the waist.
not oem, these are from romik.

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Is that Carpathian

 

Has anyone bought oem controller to go with aftermarket deployable side steps?

 

Yes. I did and wrote a whole thread about it

 

I have them on my LWB and haven’t used them, they are very awkward if you are 6’ or taller and I just lower for my wife at 5’1” for older peeps it might be ok. They are a pain aftermarket as my have all the controls in side and programming is also a pain. Just my thoughts!

 

Not having Deployable side steps on a Range Rover is like having no umbrellas on a Rolls Royce. It’s simply not acceptable.

 

With the air suspension /access mode they really aren’t necessary but neither is a $150k vehicle so I splurged. Awkward for me as I’m 6’4” so it really is in the “tweener” area of more in the way than usefully but my kids use it so in that case it was well worth it right ?!?

 

Purchased a 24 P400 LWB which had the side steps from the factory. I am 6’1 and don’t find them awkward to use. Maybe I got used to them since it was always set up that way. My wife and almost 6 year old really appreciate having them.

 

Mine are OEM and from your pics I honestly wouldn’t know much of a difference at all. Nicely done.

Again all my trucks are fords and have always had the deployable side steps for $1k so I roll my eyes at $5k ……but if I could obviously just buy an expedition if I wanted to save money. I love cars and don’t mind getting a new car every year…. But I will say this …this is my first Range Rover I bought for my wife (I’m a truck guy because of my field of work) but the more I see what other SUVs cost(or what I’ve had/paid in the past) I honestly think you get ALOT for what Land Rover charges for these things.

 

Having fixed side steps on my L494, we went with deployable on L460. Will always get deployable going forward. I used them all the time. Much easier for everyone to get in and out of the vehicle. I do not use access mode.