Water Pump Hum
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Topic: Water Pump Hum
Posted By: OhTallMan
Subject: Water Pump Hum
Date Posted: 29 Apr 2014 at 12:19am
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Didn't see anything in a search for this: First time out with 2014 178. When turning on the water pump it runs as I suppose it should then shuts off. But, then there is a constant hum coming from the pump (at least the area where pump is located). So, we turned it off and only back on when needed so as not to burn it out. Anyone have this problem? Does this sound 'normal?' Or should I head back to the dealer? Thanks. ------------- ______________________________ 2014 Honda Ridgeline 2014 R-Pod 178 |
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Posted By: Tars Tarkas
Date Posted: 29 Apr 2014 at 12:37am
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Do you have water in the fresh water tank? This may be obvious to you, but you don't use the pump when you are hooked up to city water. Other than that, no ideas. TT ------------- 2010 176 FJ Cruiser |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 29 Apr 2014 at 1:21pm
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If you are drawing water from the fresh water tank it should sound like a loud hum, usually cycling on and off depending on how much water you are using. If the fresh water tank is empty it is a very quiet hum since it is just pumping air. No worries about running it dry, it is supposed to be ok with that (not that I would want to for very long). ------------- Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723 - Pod instruction manual 
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Posted By: OhTallMan
Date Posted: 29 Apr 2014 at 1:47pm
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Thanks folks for the information. The tank had water and we were not hooked up to a city line, but after we used the sink the louder sound went away and only the quieter hum was heard. It sounded as if the pump wanted to run but was stuck. But, when we used water again we got the louder pump sound again. I just wanted to make sure I didn't burn it out. ------------- ______________________________ 2014 Honda Ridgeline 2014 R-Pod 178 |