Bilge Pump Operation, LED Status Indicator and Troubleshooting

[charlesml3]

So here's what it means if your bilge pump light blinks or flashes.

Bilge Pump Troubleshooting Guide

[NautiqueJeff]

That's good info!

I have the issue where it flashes really fast, and I wondered what that meant.

[charlesml3]

That's good info!

I have the issue where it flashes really fast, and I wondered what that meant.

Perhaps add this .pdf under "Manuals and Brochures?"

[NautiqueJeff]

Done!

[Flyindutchman]

So I've now got a bilge question that has me confused. When they delivered the boat and we went through the orientation, upon boot up of the LINC the bilge indicator light would blink showing that it was in auto-detect mode and ready to run if needed. However, the LINC system was set to the wrong boat selection and now that I've corrected that issue, the bilge indicator is lit solid upon startup and if I turn it off, the light just stays off. How can I figure out if the bilge is in auto-mode when I leave my boat for the day (it stays in the lake)?

[NautiqueJeff]

Have you tried resetting the bilge pump system by holding the stop button for a few seconds? That fixed my bilge pump circuit fault issue.

[charlesml3]

the bilge indicator is lit solid upon startup and if I turn it off, the light just stays off. How can I figure out if the bilge is in auto-mode when I leave my boat for the day (it stays in the lake)?

It should be. That means everything is fine. That said, if the bilge pump light is on solid it ALSO means the ignition is on. That means the ECU, stereo amps and all that are also still on. This is probably not what you want if the boat is just sitting all day. If you're done for the day and just want to make sure the pumps run occasionally, turn the ignition off but leave your battery switch on. In this state, the pumps will cycle every 2.5 minutes checking for water. Yes, over enough time this can kill a battery but it'll take several days.

-Charles

[Flyindutchman]

Have you tried resetting the bilge pump system by holding the stop button for a few seconds? That fixed my bilge pump circuit fault issue.

Thanks Jeff - I'll give that a try today.

[Flyindutchman]

It should be. That means everything is fine. That said, if the bilge pump light is on solid it ALSO means the ignition is on. That means the ECU, stereo amps and all that are also still on. This is probably not what you want if the boat is just sitting all day. If you're done for the day and just want to make sure the pumps run occasionally, turn the ignition off but leave your battery switch on. In this state, the pumps will cycle every 2.5 minutes checking for water. Yes, over enough time this can kill a battery but it'll take several days.

-Charles

Thanks Charles. Actually, the delivery captain has suggested to me that I will never turn the battery switch off this season? So maybe that was his reasoning.

[charlesml3]

Thanks Charles. Actually, the delivery captain has suggested to me that I will never turn the battery switch off this season? So maybe that was his reasoning.

Possibly. Are you keeping it on a lift or trailering? Mine is on a lift and I certainly turn my battery switch off when we come in for the day. The lift is covered so I don't have to worry about bilging rainwater.

-Charles

[HVL2010]

So a slow flash is good, pumps are just on standby?

[charlesml3]

So a slow flash is good, pumps are just on standby?

Yep. It's just an occasional blink. That means the ignition is off but the bilge pumps still have power.

-Charles

[Flyindutchman]

So...today...when I hit STOP and shut things down...the blue bilge light started blinking. I guess it is all set for auto bilge while the battery switch is turned on. Now...back to ballast issues. LOL!

[GMLIII]

So here's what it means if your bilge pump light blinks or flashes.

Bilge Pump Troubleshooting Guide

Just had the slow blinking bilge pump light issue. Glad you posted this topic


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[SFR072]

Does anyone happen to know where the fuse(s) for the two Rule bilge pumps would be located in a 2003 SuperAir Nautique 210 TE? I just replaced my original Rule bilge pumps, with newer 25SA models, and they require a larger 4amp fuse from the original 2.5A. Assuming there are two located somewhere in-line, before the main reset button under the helm? Thanks for your help in advance,