Ballast pump doesn't start...

[Fab]

So, another issue about the ballast pumps :

I went to my '08 X2 today to make some cleaning and noticed the Port en STB pump would not start, KGB works perfect (engine OFF)...

When I hit the switch either in Fill or Drain, I can hear the relay clinking but pump doesn't start AND the LED on the switches is blinking 2 times

I found that these 2 blinks would indicate a clogged/blocked pump or high draw...

I didn't have the ignition key so I couldn't test with engine idling at 1500rpm, Could it be a problem of low battery as my boat is sitting on the water and it rains a lot here so the bilge pumps work a lot I believe which could drain my batteries...

[G-Star]

Could be a seized impeller. They can stick pretty solid after not being used for a while.

Pull the cover off the pump head and take a look at the impeller. Throw some glycerin or soap in there as a lubricant, spin it by hand a bit, and see if that helps. If not, try pulling the impeller and running the pump briefly without an impeller installed.

[GoneBoatN]

I had the same issue where one of my pumps would not run when I was testing with the engine off. I put the battery on a charger, tried again a couple hours later and the pump ran just fine. I suspect this is why it says to run the boat at 1500 rpms when filling the ballast.

[Dan_Lorenze]

I had the same problem, was a tripped circuit breaker on mine.

[Fab]

didn't check the impeller as it was working perfect yesterday !! Fuses look OK, The weather is so ****ty I can't test with engine running...

Thx for your inputs !

[Georgeohh]

Same thing happened on my 09 x2 last week. Revved it up to 1100Rpms, pump worked just fine.

[Fab]

Those timers are really a PITA, It seems there is a code for low voltage (4 blinks if i'm right), but It looks my batteries may have good voltage but low amp...

[bjw444]

The pumps have a Bearing in the back case which the whole motor spins on, it's possible that is stuck and just needs broke loose and cleaned up, my friends 2010 x55 had 2 out of the 3 motors do that from sitting, just take the pump off take the 2 bolts that hold the back on and pull the cover off,

[mseller]

i had all 3 of my pumps giving me the 2 blinks. I decided to throw out the timers and do the relay project. all 3 pumps work flawless now.
http://www.mastercraft.com/teamtalk/...t=22234&page=7

[Dan_Lorenze]

Fab, try unplugging the connector that goes to the KGB pump and plug it into the port pump, just to see if the pump works and it's not something else like a short somewhere.


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