2012, 210 Wake - Ballast Pumps

[MDH19]

Hello, 4 out of the 6 ballast pumps on my boat are not working. I cannot find the fuses for these pumps. Does anyone know where they are? And, are there any other ideas about what the problem may be?

 

[MacSeaDoo]

There are 3 fuses, one for each area: Port, Stb, Centre.

Are they all good?

 

[JPass]

There are 3 fuses, one for each area: Port, Stb, Centre. Are they all good?

I believe those are breakers and not fuses. Check the panel under the helm and confirm you have the items listed in the above pic. Check each breaker to make sure nothing has popped.

 

[MDH19]

All of the breakers are good but there must be fuses (which I cannot locate). Where did you get that wording diagram? Is there any other info that says where the fuses are?

 

[JPass]

I'd start testing to see where the power stops. Start from the input side of the breaker and work your way to the plug on the ballast pump.

I checked my wiring diagram and did not see any fuses between the breakers and the pumps.

 

[MacSeaDoo]

Yes, my bad. Breakers they are. If it is just the port side ones, check the harness B coming from the breaker panel as it feeds the others.

 

[MDH19]

Thant you guys. The breakers are fine. i will check the harness. Its the port and starboard pumps that are out. Both the stern pumps work fine.

 

[MDH19]

Thant you guys. The breakers are fine. i will check the harness. Its the port and starboard pumps that are out. Both the stern pumps work fine.

Still no luck. Seems unlikely that 4 pumps would be bad at the same time...

 

[rldavis]

Still no luck. Seems unlikely that 4 pumps would be bad at the same time...

Is power getting to connectors at the pumps? If you have power at the pump did you check the impellers inside the pump housings? No expert just throwing ideas out there...

 

[MDH19]

Thank You, I will check that...

 

[MDH19]

Curious: both starboard pumps have power but not working. Neither port pumps have power. And, I cannot find any in line fuses - only the breakers which are not tripped.

 

[rldavis]

Curious: both starboard pumps have power but not working. Neither port pumps have power. And, I cannot find any in line fuses - only the breakers which are not tripped.

For port problem did you check power on the bottom of the breaker? It could be a bad connection on top or bottom of breaker or bad breaker itself. You will need to tap through the insulation on the wire to accurately check it. As for Starboard If you hear the pump humming and nothing is happening you could have a blockage in the hoses or impellers slung off. If pump isn't humming then Ohm it out on pump side of connectors and compare ohms to a running pump. It is likely the pumps were on the failing edge and someone kept resetting the breaker until the motor windings burnt open and the pump is kaput.. Hope this makes sense...

 

[JPass]

+1 on checking the power going into and out of the 2 breakers that feed the pumps that aren't presently getting power.

Have you also tried running a jumper wire from the battery to the pumps to confirm they are working?

Keep us posted on what you're finding.

 

[MDH19]

Thank you both. I will give it a try and let you know...

 

[MDH19]

OK, I checked all pumps:
Stern pumps getting power and working fine
Both port pumps getting power. Drain pump working, Fill pump is not.(getting replace the cartridge).
No power going too stud pumps and neither work wine directly connected to power (getting replacement cartridges). So my big issue here is no power from the switch and now i see that the breaker is tripped but wont allow reset - it doesnt stay in The “in” position. The breaker panel seems like a completely sealed unit. Is there a way to get to the individual breakers?

 

[JPass]

OK, I checked all pumps:
Stern pumps getting power and working fine
Both port pumps getting power. Drain pump working, Fill pump is not.(getting replace the cartridge).
No power going too stud pumps and neither work wine directly connected to power (getting replacement cartridges). So my big issue here is no power from the switch and now i see that the breaker is tripped but wont allow reset - it doesnt stay in The “in” position. The breaker panel seems like a completely sealed unit. Is there a way to get to the individual breakers?

I believe you can access the breakers through the bow seat back cushion in front of the helm. There's a black plastic panel that covers the back of them. The breakers should come out fairly easily.

The panel on our 210 has four screws on the front side of the panel that should allow it to come free. Each breaker also has a nut under the rubber cover over the reset button. I believe you remove the nut and they should come out.

 

[MDH19]

Thank you. The breaker panel came off the front (6 screws) and the port side was blown. Found a new breaker replacement on line so i sould be all set when it comes. Strange thing though. starbord pumps working just fine but the touch screen indicated the port tank fills when i know it is the starboard tank that is filled. Could the sensors be switched?

 

[JPass]

Strange thing though. starbord pumps working just fine but the touch screen indicated the port tank fills when i know it is the starboard tank that is filled. Could the sensors be switched?

Definitely a possibility. See if you can swap them and if it fixes the problem.

 

[MDH19]

Just need to find them now...