AMP Research Steps Stuck after Changing Truck Batteries Problem Resolved after Troubleshooting

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I switched out the dead batteries in my 2018 Ram 2500 which resulted in the AMP Research steps being stuck partially open. They did not go up or down after I switched the batteries out and unplugging the module in my diagnostic port under the steering wheel did not help. I had to unplug the AMP Research 30amp fuse and plug it back in. The fuse was not blown it was 100% fine 🤷‍♂️ but this fixed it.

Hope this helps someone 👍

[aaroncamp]

This is why I love the internet. I thought I had to find someone to fix mine and after this, it took me all of 23 seconds. Like just now. Thank you!

[leglier]

THANK YOU!!! We have a 2021 RAM 3500 Laramie and my hubby was working on the dash installing a bunch of wiring for AUX buttons yesterday. He had the Drivers side door open, therefore that step was deployed and would NOT retract! He left it overnight, he was looking into the wiring this morning... and asked me to see if I could find anything on YouTube. *The biggest problem was finding the right terminology!* I told him what you said to do and 1-2-3! It's fixed! I'm 62 years old, with bad knees! I can't get up and down into that big truck easily without these steps or a stepstool!

Your video is AWESOME! THANK YOU so very much!

[pastorfelix]

My Ram 1500 truck ran out of battery and I took it to the nearest auto care. The battery was changed and the retractable steps would not work. They did not know what to do. Asked me to drive the truck for a day to see if anything changed. Went home and found your post. It worked!! Thank you so much...

[Denzellly]

My steps have been stuck for over A YEAR!! bc i thought it was a motor issue and watched videos that suggested just that. I unplugged and replugged the fuse and BOOM! thanks for the vid my guy😁

[cadenedwardss]

3 years later still helping me out. Thanks bro!!

[K-lf]

F350 here and your suggestion worked like a charm! Sincere thanks from Ford Country, sir!

[PeterBoulden]

This is why youtube is undefeated. I said to myself as I walked back to my truck " there's no way this works". Pulls fuse.. HOLY CRAP it worked.. Man - I wish I could give you a big hug ! Thanks for saving me hours worth of work trying to "troubleshoot"

[ToddBrecto]

Perfect quick fix!! After changing out my batteries in my Ford F350 Lariat, my side steps were stuck in the down position... I just took out the 30 amp fuse and put it back in... And success!! Thank you!!

[mereycolquhoun]

Thank you, your tip just saved my husband hours of messing about trying to find the problem and my marriage!! 😁

[bruceelsbernd]

Got my F150 with AMP steps back from the dealer after transmission work and drivers side steps are stuck down, passengers stuck up - and light on both sides stuck on. I had seen the 30 amp inline fuse and recognized it in your video. Everything thing worked immediately after taking it out and putting it back. I am so grateful I didn’t have to take it back to the dealership. Much much appreciation.

[_____mh]

Thank you for this short video! Saved me some headache, have a coffee on me.

[SrScrimson]

Happened to me after reconnecting my battery, zapped it a bit and stopped working. Followed your steps and works again! Thank you brother

[roxstar]

2016 Duramax: I removed the 30 amp fuse to the steps then reinstalled it after about a minute and it reset. It works great again. Thank you for this video.

[johnnyphilips]

Just did this on my superduty tonight and it worked perfectly! Thanks so much sir.

[kingchihuas]

U saved me from a breakdown bro thank so much 😓 after replacing the motors on two of my other cars left me broke i was thinking i was going to spend a fortune on this.

[TraceyEggers-uk]

I also love the internet as even the Ford Dealership could not figure it out since it is an after market item. THANK YOU SO MUCH took 5 seconds and my steps were back online! High Five to you!!!

[paulagonzalez]

Thank you soooo much! The husband was already blaming me for them not working. He had disconnected both batteries while the driver side step was down (I was sitting on the driver seat with door open) so it was stuck. The next day he connected batteries but the step wouldn’t budge. Found your video and in less than a minute it was fixed!! Thank you thank you thank you 😊

[onethousandtwonortheast]

Thank you for this video! 2021 F450 here and removing the fuse you described for a second fixed the problem.

[DAVIDTHOMPSON-xofk]

You just saved me anywhere from $65-$135, which is what ORW quoted me to look at the problem and fix it. I did exactly as you said with the fuse and presto magic, the boards now work! You deserve a reward in heaven ha ha. Thanks brother!

[codyakwyatt]

Did this to my truck and the step worked just fine after!! Thank you very much