Troubleshooting
Problem
Possible Cause
Possible Solution
Automatic and Manual cycles do not
begin watering.
Water source not supplying water.
Make sure the main water line and all supply lines are open and
operating properly.
Wires not properly connected.
Make sure all field wires and master valve/pump start relay wiring is
connected properly.
Wires loose or cut; corroded connections.
Check field wiring for broken, cut, or “skinned” wires and replace if
necessary. Check all wire connections and replace with watertight
splice connectors as needed.
Dial not set to AUTO RUN.
Make sure the dial is on AUTO RUN—not any other dial position.
The Rain Sensor may be activated.
Check the status of the red light on the lower right corner of the
controller face for status of the rain sensor. The display will also show
an “All Durations Adjusted” level of -100%. you can either wait until the
Rain Sensor dries out, or disconnect the Rain Sensor from the yellow
terminals on the controller.
The controller has determined that watering is not
required.
Check the display and determine if the “All Durations Adjusted” level
is between -70% and -100%. If so, the controller has determined that
weather conditions are such that watering is not required. you can wait
until the controller decides it’s time to water, or you can water now by
using the “Water All” feature.
An electrical surge may have damaged the
controller’s electronics.
press the reset button under the wiring cover. If there is no permanent
damage, the controller should resume normal operation. you will need
to input the correct time and date, but your watering schedule should
remain intact.
Watering Issues
Electrical Issues
Problem
Possible Cause
Possible Solution
LCD Display is blank.
power cord not plugged in.
Make sure the two-prong connector is connected and the power cord
is securely plugged in.
Wall socket not supplying power.
Make sure the main AC power supply is working properly.
LCD Display is “frozen” and
the controller will not accept
programming.
An electrical surge may have damaged the
controller’s electronics.
Unplug the controller for 3 minutes. plug the controller back in. If there
is no permanent damage, the controller will accept programming and
resume normal operation.
Rain Bird Controller
