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Rain Dial Won't Program: Power Cycle Without Battery, Then Replace Panel

Rain Dial unprogrammable. Remove 9V, power off 1 min, power on without battery. If still broken, panel failed. Replace panel (snaps out). Check date code — may be warrantable.

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