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<description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Message</strong>: Hello Dieter, &nbsp; I find the VS501Z retro to be a perfect replacement, and thank you for all the help you extended me.&nbsp; However, a small problem has developed.&nbsp; My <a href="https://www.cedartubsdirect.com/balboa-top-side-controls-c-115_118.html">Top side&nbsp;Control </a>refuses to allow my pump #2 ( blower button ) to function, and my temp button will not function either.&nbsp; The light works as does the number 1 pump ( both stages ), and the temp read out functions to 104 and then the red light turns off and stops heating. When this happened I shut off the power and turned it back on with a 1888.88 showing followed by a 100-63-43 and then a 24, which are the&nbsp;same numbers that showed when&nbsp;I first installed the Balboa.&nbsp; Those numbers are followed by the Pr which lasts about three minutes.&nbsp; Then pump number 1 comes on using stage 2, followed by the -- reading&nbsp;for a couple of minutes.&nbsp; Then pump number 2 comes on for a minute and shows the water temp&nbsp;(99, this evening). &nbsp;Then the red light comes on and it heats promptly to 104, and then the light goes off and heating stops.&nbsp; During that time I can only use the Jets button and the Light button and am unable to change to St or Sc or&nbsp;Sl modes.&nbsp; The Temp and Blower buttons are inoperative, as they are after heating ceases. I would appreciate any suggestions you might pass on to me that might correct this problem. &nbsp; Thanks again, Robert Murphy<br />
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Dated on : 04-03-2013</p>

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<p>To resolve this I need a photo of the entire circuit board so I can see how everything is connected.&nbsp; I also need to know the DIP switch settings (just the dip switches you have On (UP)).&nbsp; Further tell me the voltage ratings of your 2 speed and 1 speed pump. 1888 is typically a sign of a control panel problem. Paste this message to your email and send it to me via email rather than a reply to this application. My email is: <a href="mailto:dieter@cedartubs,com">dieter@cedartubs</a><a href="mailto:dieter@cedartubs,com">,com</a> Dieter<br />
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Post By : Dan Jung Dated On : 04-04-2013</p>
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