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08-23-2008, 09:49 PM #1
My automatic bilge is no longer auto
I have noticed lately my bilge does not turn on unless I force it on with the toggle switch.
Any idea what could cause that?2008 Outback V - gravity III ballasts, perfect pass star gazer, hydraulic wake plate, depth finder, water stainer, rad-a-cage tower, board racks, tower mirror, bimini top, audio package d, graphics package e, appearance package, cockpit & tonneau cover, mooring cover, black stainless rubrail, docking lights, OJ 14.25x14.0 prop.
Toys: Ronix Viva 136 with Kai bindings, Phase5 Drew Danielo Pro, Straight Line Sumo Sac 750lb, 450lb, 125lb ballast.
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08-23-2008, 10:34 PM #2Senior Member
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I would guess that the float inside the pump housing is stuck,not allowing it to come on automatically. Just unsnap housing at bottom of bilge area,i recall two tabs ,one either side of pump un click from base and check and probably clean . I have outback dd but i assume very similar if not the same.
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08-23-2008, 10:42 PM #3
also,
there is a manual knob on the bilge pump..
turn it and see if it comes on.. that may free up anything stuck in the float.
BWBrad
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08-23-2008, 11:29 PM #4Senior Member
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Is my bilge pump automatic? I have always had to manually turn it on.
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08-24-2008, 12:06 AM #5Senior Member
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I have been known to just drop in a hose to wash the crud out. Sometimes saves pulling the pump
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08-24-2008, 01:12 AM #6Sled491 Guest
Hey sometimes they just go bad, if I remember correctly Z's didn't run on auto from day one and had to be changed out.
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08-24-2008, 09:29 AM #72008 Outback V - gravity III ballasts, perfect pass star gazer, hydraulic wake plate, depth finder, water stainer, rad-a-cage tower, board racks, tower mirror, bimini top, audio package d, graphics package e, appearance package, cockpit & tonneau cover, mooring cover, black stainless rubrail, docking lights, OJ 14.25x14.0 prop.
Toys: Ronix Viva 136 with Kai bindings, Phase5 Drew Danielo Pro, Straight Line Sumo Sac 750lb, 450lb, 125lb ballast.
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08-24-2008, 10:53 AM #8Senior Member
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yea, but when will you put it back together?
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08-25-2008, 08:02 AM #9
I think I remember a post where somebody said the "auto" feature is on a separate fuse. Might want to trace that out.
My Mom said I'm not allowed to get wet!
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2000 Outback LS (sold)
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08-25-2008, 08:50 AM #10
Ours was the opposite; it was always on. When we took it in for the 20 hour service they replaced the bilge and is well. I guess from construction that little pieces of carpet typically get stuck in the bilge causing it to malfunction.
2013 Outback V