Has anybody had their pump die on them?

[Caillin]

My WI has been working fine for the 2 months that I've had it installed, but it just stopped working last week. I noticed the fuse had blown, so I replaced it, but still the flow meter wasn't showing anything. I removed the jet (which the thread sheared off :cry:) and put it into a bucket and manually activated the pump with the Sys jumper. When I do this, the pump just click, click, clicked rapdily for a second, and then nothing. No water came out of the jet.

At this point I'm guessing the pump is shagged, but I really don't see how it could have worn out after only 2 months.

Also, has anybody had any problems with the connectors that plug into the control module? They all have RJ11/RJ45 style plugs, but none of them "click" in properly into their ports, and they slide right out really easily. This happens on all but one of the connectors. I had to resort to electrical taping all the plugs in and wrapping it several times around the box. Needless to say this is a bit of a PITA to undo when needing to make adjustments.

Be keen to hear if anybody else has had these issues?

[Richard L]

Where is the pump installed?

[Caillin]

I've located it up under the front guard near the front bumper. It isn't near anything magnetic and is away from the engine bay heat which I think was outlined in the manual. Is it possible for the pum to fail if it comes into contact with water drops?

[Richard L]

I believe water ingression is the most probable cause. The system is designed as a "trunk" mount.

It sounds like the motor bearing is corroded and siezed up. A siezed motor will draw high current and hence blown the fuse.

[Caillin]

Ok, thought that might be the case :(

I bought this in a group buy through Howerton in the US, is that the best place to source a replacement pump if I'm from Australia?

[Richard L]

Howerton or I can supply you with a repalcement pump.

[Caillin]

Thanks Richard, I've spoken with Jeff and he's given me a quote for a replacement pump as well as a tip on how to get the connectors to click in properly as well.

[Richard L]

Thanks for the update.