Rewire aerator wiring

[AaronM]

Got the boat fired up this weekend and when I flipped on the power switch, the aerators would turn on for about twenty seconds then turn off. After that, they wouldn't respond to me adjusting the switches. This is on a '97 Lund Pro-V. Is this job do-able? I'd like to wire straight to the battery if I had to. Thanks!

[JohnMickish]

I'm going to say that it's the pumps and not the switches. On the main floor just before the battery compartment there is a panel that is about 12X16 inches. Take it off (held on by a bunch of stainless philips screws) and give the pumps a few taps with a wrench or something. One of mine did the same thing a few years ago, a little tap cured it and it's been fine ever since.

[PerchJerker]

I agree on the pumps, not the switches. You can probably remove the impellers to make sure they're clean and not jammed. Also, check for a blown fuse, either in-line or in your fuse block (a pretty sure sign of a stuck impeller). I would definately check those before I started rewiring......

Good luck getting it fixed.

[AaronM]

Thanks for the replies, I appreciate the help! If I have two livewells, one in front and one in back, I'd find the pump in the back correct? I never remember seeing that smaller floor panel, all mine seem to be the same size. Is there any other place it could be?

[JohnMickish]

Both pumps are in the same spot. If you have a console boat the panel is just to the left of your feet on the floor as you are sitting at the wheel.