Hardie 6-Station Indoor Controller Runs 15 Seconds Instead of 15 Minutes

Program A runs zone for 15 seconds, not minutes. Program C (drip) works fine.

Diagnostic Steps

Observe station light: if it stays on for 15 minutes, valve is the problem. If light goes off at 15 seconds, controller or wiring issue.
Disconnect field wire from terminal #1 at controller. Run zone manually. If light stays on, short in field wire or solenoid. If light still goes off, controller is faulty.

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