Deployable Side Steps

I don’t have them. But I seem to recall there is a switch on the overhead console that will turn them off.



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Thanks Mark, I do have start/stop button so I guess I would need to press it -just found a video-. Do you know if there is a specific maintenance? they work but make a horrible sound when working. Happened without a reason today. Thanks

When i put my car in for a service last year with my local indie garage, the mechanic greased up all the moving parts of my deploy-able side steps as he said its looked like it needed it. must admit that they work tons smoother and quicker to deploy after he did that. I`m guessing its probably part of a normal service that a RR garage would do each year if you have them fitted. There is a long metal rod that runs down the whole length of the sidestep which is connected to the motors assembly that actuates the steps to move, this rod definitely needs to be greased up at its contact points. The side steps have a pretty hard life being situated where they are and how often it has to operate. i always turn mine off in icy/snow weather due to all the salt on the roads.

Thanks it worked. I will try to figure out what might be happening with them.

I've always avoided these given I had a feeling they were more a pain than anything else.... I see I was correct in that assumption.

I don’t have these side steps. But if they were the biggest pain in ownership, I’d be okay with that considering there could almost always be a bigger pain somewhere else in the vehicle.


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brad s1 said:

I've always avoided these given I had a feeling they were more a pain than anything else.... I see I was correct in that assumption.

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No more of a pain than anything else on a RR ! if you look after them they work fine. just needs servicing from time to time same as most moving parts on a car.

rangeroverwill said:

No more of a pain than anything else on a RR ! if you look after them they work fine. just needs servicing from time to time same as most moving parts on a car.

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That's my point, you've turned something as simple as a side step into another complicated thing. Don't get me wrong they're cool and I considered it. But then a scenario ran through my head where one wouldn't close, or they'd make a chirp, stop working, etc etc... Pass.

Hi, the side steps are really useful, particularly if you have a family. I will get them fixed at the garage shop.

JJ1000 said:

Hi, the electric deployable side steps are making a loud noise when opening and closing. Does anyone know how to disable them? What sort of maintenance is requiered? I am second owner and do not have documentation. Thanks very much

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Hi, My Driver side has just started making a grinding sound when being deployed. I think it is the motor. I put the step up and disconnected it and put the electrical connecters into small plastic bags and sealed them. Passenger side still works fine. I was wondering if you got the problem sorted and you might let me know what it was please.