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fothco

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It seems that cold snow ice & grit really cause the Running board issues to arise ? Will mud flats at front wheels help ? What lubricant helps at the hinges ? Does it harm their relay or lift mechanisms if they fail to lift and stay up due to bad ice and grit build up ?
 

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If you live up north they won’t close after they ice up, id disable them.
 

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It seems that cold snow ice & grit really cause the Running board issues to arise ? Will mud flats at front wheels help ? What lubricant helps at the hinges ? Does it harm their relay or lift mechanisms if they fail to lift and stay up due to bad ice and grit build up ?
Disable them ASAP and wait until there’s no snow. I keep mine on “off” during winter with the snow and all. Too many ppl reporting issues with them during winter. Also I would advise not to fold ur mirrors in if u have power folding mirrors too bc they will start actin all crazy as wel
 
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Re - iced power running boards : thanks for the advice all . I did clean and lubricate using mCycle spray chain oil . I assume that if 1 or both remain down due to grit and ice then the relay command is short - circuited . Best to dis-able them . fothco
 

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Re - iced power running boards : thanks for the advice all . I did clean and lubricate using mCycle spray chain oil . I assume that if 1 or both remain down due to grit and ice then the relay command is short - circuited . Best to dis-able them . fothco


Best decision.
 

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Disable them on your toggle screen from your dash in snow or ice conditions. Use any aerosol lubricant to keep them functioning well. Anything is better than nothing!

My buddy just had to replace one motor and bracket on his 2012 for $600.
 

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I have a 2010 Limited EL and I am trying to disable them. I get to the selection on the screen and which button do I hit to keep them disabled. They seem to try to go up every time I start the truck?
 
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