| Problem | Likely Cause | Solution | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Power outage or dead internal battery | Check circuit breaker. Replace 9V backup battery. If still blank after AC power restored, controller is dead. | | No water to one zone | Faulty valve, wiring, or ISA 304 triac | Swap the suspect zone wire with a working zone on the timer. If problem moves to new zone → timer is bad. | | Watering starts at wrong time | AM/PM mis-set or power interruption lost time | Reset clock and start times. Replace backup battery. | | Zones won't turn off | Stuck solenoid valve OR controller stuck ON | Turn dial to OFF. If water stops → controller faulty. If water continues → valve problem. | | Fuses blow frequently | Short in valve wiring | Locate buried wire splice. Check resistance across valve wires (should be 20-60 ohms). |
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