- Check to make sure power is on and controller is plugged in.
- If controller has reset button, push reset.
- Unplug the controller and remove the backup battery for approximately 30 seconds. Then, install fresh battery and plug the controller in.
- Does the controller display indicate a “fault”?
- Check to make sure power is on and the controller is plugged in.
- If the sprinkler controller has a bypass switch for the rain and temperature sensor, move it to the “Off” position.
- Is the controller programmed with a station run time, start time, and a start day?
- Is the sprinkler system controller in the “off” position?
- Check to see if water is turned off at the city required backflow device.
- Check to see if there is a watering program set in the controller.
- Has there been any recent digging in the yard that could have cut or nicked the irrigation wire?
- Turn the controller to the “Off” position.
- Turn the water to the system off at the city required backflow device.
