The rear step on my '98 is supposed to automatically move up into the "stored" position when I begin driving according to my owner's manual. However, it doesn't. It's not a big deal because I can just lift into up into stored position manually; but if there is an easy fix I'd love to get her done. Thank you.

 

I would guess the hydraulic mechanism is shot:

Step - Rear - Hydraulic - Service Kit - Land Rover kits from Atlantic British

 

Sounds like the strut is shot. I've never heard that it goes up when you start driving, just when you take your foot off it.

 

I think you are right. I assumed "when not in use" meant when I was driving. I wouldn't know because it didn't work. I'll clean out the little hinge piece and spray it with some WD-40. Thanks for the help.