blaczero
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When i wiggle the 12v hot wires going into my water pump, it runs. If I don't touch them, nothing.
I have to hold one of the wires in an exact spot for it to continue to run.
I tested and it's getting 12v
It's a seaflo water pump with strainer.
a lot like this one https://www.amazon.com/Diaphragm-Priming-Gallons-Marine-Demand/dp/B00P8BE6S8/
I cannot pull the wires out to inspect and I cannot take it apart right now (night time). I will in the morn
Should I get a new pump or keep trying to repair this one?
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Bobbo
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Sounds like a broken connection. If you can open it and find the break to fix, fine. If not, replace it.
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enblethen
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Are wiggling wires into pressure switch or motor itself? Shurflo sells pressure switches.
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ScottG
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I would check the wire connectors where they attach to the switch on the pump.
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midnightsadie
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all great advice but I,d start where the pump wires get there source of 12v .and work towards the pump.
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blaczero
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The right hand side, the 2nd wire in, that is the one that i have to hold or jiggle to get the pump going. I don't know if it's hard wired in, but I will take it apart today.
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enblethen
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That is the contacts of the pressure switch. It has a 1/4-inch quick connector. Could be loose Should pull off. Should be tight
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wa8yxm
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Had that happen with a piece of electronics here in my apartment
One of the wires was broke When I wiggled it the fact became obvious (Built in diagnostic flagged it) This was a werid one as the break was mid-run.
On the Motor home I had a bunch of stuff stop workign.. Here is the circuit
Battery-fuste---wire to distribution panel-- branch circuits to stuff.
The wire.. had a "Fault" (not a break) mid run and I was able to cut and splice and excise the fault.. All good after that.
Home was where I park it. but alas the.
2005 Damon Intruder 377 Alas declared a total loss
after a semi "nicked" it. Still have the radios
Kenwood TS-2000, ICOM ID-5100, ID-51A+2, ID-880 REF030C most times
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Bobbo
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I had to replace the power cord to the monitor for my Airstream's backup camera. One of the wires had a break right at the connector. It would only work if I was pushing the wire in and down. After replacement, no further problems. It does happen.
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