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Irritrol KwikDial: Battery Symbol Appears, System Shuts Down Mid-Cycle

KwikDial shuts down randomly mid-cycle (after zone 1, or during zone 3). Battery symbol appears for 30 seconds. Previously showed "FUSE" but self-cleared.

Diagnosis

Battery symbol = power interruption detected. "FUSE" = short detected. Both point to controller hardware failure.

Steps

Check ALL field wiring for shorts (nicked insulation, water in splices)
Replace ALL solenoids (~$8 each) — common fix
If persists → replace controller

Replacement Option

Rain Bird ESP 4-station (~$70) — reliable, modern, easy programming.

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