{"product_id":"amp-research-powerstep-override-switch","title":"AMP Research PowerStep Override Switch","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAMP Research PowerStep running boards drop into place on their own every time a door opens, then tuck back behind the rocker panels once it shuts. That automatic cycle is the whole point of the line, and it is also the one part of it an owner has no say over from the driver seat. The PowerStep Override Switch adds that say. It is a low-profile, flush-mount, three-position toggle switch that mounts in the dash, the center console, or anywhere else it fits, and it gives manual control of the boards without giving up the automatic operation already on the truck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe switch carries AMP Research branding and wires directly into the PowerStep controller through an included plug-and-play harness, so the PowerStep's original wiring stays intact and nothing gets spliced. Its three positions cover the jobs the door cycle cannot handle on its own. Retract keeps the boards up and out of the way for off-road running, where a hanging step is a liability. Deploy keeps them down for cleaning and servicing. The center position hands control back to the PowerStep controller so the boards behave exactly as they did before the switch went in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhich version to order comes down to the controller already wired to the boards rather than the truck it is going on, so identifying that controller is the first step.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManual control on demand\u003c\/strong\u003e - Retract or deploy the boards with the push of a button instead of opening and closing a door to trigger them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAutomatic mode stays intact\u003c\/strong\u003e - Leave the toggle centered and the PowerStep runs its normal door-triggered cycle, so the switch adds control instead of replacing it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e30 minute auto reset\u003c\/strong\u003e - Boards return to automatic operation on the next door cycle after 30 minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlug-and-play wiring\u003c\/strong\u003e - The included harness plugs straight into the PowerStep controller, with no splicing and no cutting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlush-mount switch\u003c\/strong\u003e - The low-profile rocker sits flush in the dash, the center console, or anywhere else it fits, and wears AMP Research branding rather than a generic aftermarket face.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorks across the PowerStep line\u003c\/strong\u003e - The switch manually overrides all AMP PowerSteps, with the correct kit determined by the controller already on the truck.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e5 Year Limited Warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e - The Override Switch carries AMP Research's five year limited warranty against defects in materials and workmanship.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow It Works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Override Switch is a three-position rocker: retract, automatic, and deploy. Move it to retract and the boards pull up and stay up. Move it to deploy and they drop down and stay down. Leave it in the middle position and the PowerStep controller runs the show exactly as it did before, dropping the boards when a door opens and pulling them back once it shuts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn override is not a permanent setting. Running boards return to auto operation in the next door cycle after 30 minutes, so an override left in place clears itself the next time a door opens past that window. The switch wires directly into the PowerStep controller through the included harness, which means it works through the system already on the truck rather than alongside it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c!-- specs-table --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAMP Research\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eType\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTruck Bed Accessory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWarranty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 Year Limited Warranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eInstallation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a dash-mount install with light wiring, and drilling is required. Mark the location, drill the correctly sized hole, and insert the switch. The included plug-and-play harness runs from the switch to the PowerStep controller and integrates into the PowerStep's original wiring with no splicing. Every order ships with the harness, so nothing extra has to be sourced for the electrical side of the job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eChoosing the Right Kit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Override Switch ships in three configurations, and the right one depends on the controller that came with the PowerStep boards. Visually inspect the controller on the truck, or look up the install guide using the PowerStep part number, before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrucks already running a Dual-Plug STA, STB, or XTA controller take the kit without a controller. This is the most common option.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrucks running a Single-Plug A-04 or A-06 controller take the kit with the STA controller.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrucks running a Single-Plug B-03 or B-05 controller take the kit with the STB controller. That kit is compatible only with PowerStep part numbers 75134-01A, 75141-01A, and 77106-01A.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOwners of newer trucks have another route. Upgrading to PowerStep Vision turns the phone into the override control and removes the need for a dash switch entirely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWithout controller, 79106-01A\u003c\/strong\u003e - Override switch and wire harness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWith STA controller, 79105-01A\u003c\/strong\u003e - STA controller, override switch, and wire harness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWith STB controller, 79107-01A\u003c\/strong\u003e - STB controller, override switch, and wire harness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout AMP Research\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAMP Research builds the PowerStep line, the power retractable running boards that stay tucked behind the rocker panels while driving and deploy automatically when a door opens. AMP Research is a RealTruck company.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Override Switch carries a 5 Year Limited Warranty covering defects in materials and workmanship on products installed to the provided instructions. Coverage runs five years from the date of purchase and stays with the original purchaser, so it is not transferable, and it ends if the product is removed from the original vehicle or the original vehicle is transferred to another owner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe warranty does not cover damage, defects, or malfunction caused by misuse, abuse, accident, improper installation, modification, improper or inadequate maintenance, or on-road and off-road hazards. Within the warranty period AMP Research will repair or replace a defective product at its option and at no charge for the product itself, though labor to remove or reinstall it is the owner's cost. If a specific product has been discontinued, AMP Research may substitute a current product of comparable function and value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\u003c!-- comparison-table --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow It Compares\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAMP Research PowerStep Override Switch\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAMP Research PowerStep Vision Power Running Boards\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAMP Research PowerStep Power Running Boards\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAccessory control switch for existing PowerSteps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eComplete power running board system\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eComplete power running board system\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eControl method\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDash-mount 3-position rocker\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePhone app control\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAutomatic on door open and close\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRetract, automatic, deploy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApp-selected modes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAutomatic only without an override switch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMounting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDash, console, or trim panel; drilling required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMounts to the rocker area under the cab\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMounts to the rocker area under the cab\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWiring\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlug-and-play harness into the PowerStep controller, no splicing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVehicle-specific harness included with the board kit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVehicle-specific harness included with the board kit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eKit selection\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBy existing controller: without controller, with STA, or with STB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBy year, make, model, and cab\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBy year, make, model, and cab\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWarranty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 Year Limited Warranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAMP Research limited warranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAMP Research limited warranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBest for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOwners who already run PowerSteps and want manual retract or deploy control\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNewer trucks wanting phone-based control with no dash switch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTrucks adding automatic power boards for the first time\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- key-facts --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e3-position rocker switch with retract, automatic, and deploy settings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBoards return to automatic operation on the next door cycle 30 minutes after the switch is used.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eShips with a plug-and-play wiring harness that plugs into the PowerStep controller, so no splicing is needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOffered in three kit configurations based on the existing controller: without controller, with STA controller, and with STB controller.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBacked by an AMP Research 5 Year Limited Warranty from the date of purchase.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- faq-block --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/FAQPage\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 itemprop=\"name\"\u003eWhat does the AMP Research PowerStep Override Switch actually do?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cdiv itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv itemprop=\"text\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt gives you manual control over PowerStep running boards that normally deploy and retract on their own. The flush-mount rocker has three positions: retract, automatic, and deploy. Leave it in the middle position and the boards keep working automatically, or flip it to hold the steps in or hold them out for cleaning, servicing, or off-road driving.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 itemprop=\"name\"\u003eDo the running boards stay locked in position forever once I use the switch?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cdiv itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv itemprop=\"text\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. AMP Research builds in a 30 minute timer, so the boards return to normal automatic operation on the next door cycle after 30 minutes. That keeps you from accidentally leaving the steps retracted or deployed for days. If you want them held again, just flip the switch again.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 itemprop=\"name\"\u003eWhich kit do I order for my PowerStep?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cdiv itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv itemprop=\"text\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt depends on the controller already on your truck. If your PowerSteps use a Dual-Plug STA, STB, or XTA controller, order the without-controller kit, which includes the override switch and wire harness. If you have a Single-Plug A-04 or A-06 controller, order the kit with the STA controller. If you have a Single-Plug B-03 or B-05 controller, order the kit with the STB controller. Text or call Truck Bed Barn at (623) 272-6510 and we will confirm which one you need before you order.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 itemprop=\"name\"\u003eWhat is included in the box?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cdiv itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv itemprop=\"text\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery version includes the 3-position override switch and a plug-and-play wiring harness. The with STA controller and with STB controller kits add the matching controller. The harness plugs straight into the existing PowerStep wiring, so there is no splicing or cutting into your truck's factory harness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 itemprop=\"name\"\u003eHow does it install, and is drilling required?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cdiv itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv itemprop=\"text\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe wiring side is plug and play into the PowerStep controller, so it goes quickly. Mounting the switch does require drilling: mark the spot on your dash, console, or trim panel, drill the correct size hole, and press the switch in. AMP Research includes install instructions with each kit, and Truck Bed Barn can walk you through it by phone or text at (623) 272-6510.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 itemprop=\"name\"\u003eIs there a way to control PowerStep boards without adding a switch?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cdiv itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv itemprop=\"text\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, on newer trucks. The AMP Research PowerStep Vision uses your phone as the control interface, so the app takes the place of a dash-mounted override switch. If you already run standard PowerStep, PowerStep XL, or PowerStep XTreme boards and want manual control, the Override Switch is the direct add-on.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 itemprop=\"name\"\u003eWhat warranty comes with the Override Switch?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cdiv itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv itemprop=\"text\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eAMP Research backs it with a 5 Year Limited Warranty covering defects in materials or workmanship when the product is installed per the provided instructions. The coverage runs five years from the date of purchase, stays with the original purchaser and original vehicle, and does not cover damage from misuse, accident, or improper installation. Truck Bed Barn can help you start a claim at (623) 272-6510.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFitment\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Override Switch is a PowerStep accessory rather than a vehicle-specific part, so it covers the full range of trucks the PowerStep line fits. What decides compatibility is the controller wired to the boards, which is why the kit comes in three versions. Confirm the controller type and the PowerStep part number on the truck before ordering so the harness plugs straight in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot sure which controller is on the truck or which kit it needs? Send Truck Bed Barn the PowerStep part number and the right configuration gets confirmed before the order goes through. Fitment is guaranteed when that check happens first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot sure it fits your truck? 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