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Rain Dial RD-900 Panel Failure After Winter

RD-900 Panel Goes Bad at 6–7 Years

The RD-900 panel (faceplate with display/buttons) is a known failure point after 6–7 years. Symptoms: scheduled start flashes, manual run briefly activates a valve then dies, display stays on.

Fix: Replace Panel Only

  1. Power off.
  2. Unplug ribbon cable from back of panel.
  3. Release hinges, pull panel out.
  4. Install new panel (~$120), reconnect ribbon, power on.
  5. Reprogram schedules.

Why Not Used Controller?

A used RD-900 likely has a panel near end-of-life. New panel gives fresh microprocessor, display, and keypad. Case, transformer, and field wiring stay.

Check battery compartment date code; if <2 years, warranty may apply.

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