Toro Ecxtra Timer: Auto Mode Fails — Check Rain Sensor Jumper & Solenoid Shorts

Toro Ecxtra works manual but not auto. Two common causes:

Rain Sensor Setting

• No sensor? Set switch to DIS + install jumper wire at sensor terminals.
• Jumper = small wire bridging the two sensor terminals.

Solenoid Shorts

If auto fails after wiring, check each zone for short:

1. Multimeter to ohms (Ω), black on COM, red on each zone terminal.
2. Reading < 20 Ω = shorted solenoid → replace.

Programming Basics

Ensure: 1 program, start time, water days, run times, rain delay=0, seasonal adjust=100%.

If All Else Fails

Try Rain Bird ESP Modular (~$90 for 4 zones).