How to Fix Kitchen Tap and Water Pump Problem and solution.

[Cali-61-180-SE]

HI had this problem long weekend. I top-up water and start kitchen tab but water doesn't come even no pump sound. So i start investigation step by step.

1: First Check Fuse is fine or not. use multimeter continuity test. i found fuse was blown.

 

[Cali-61-180-SE]

2nd step: after replacing 5mp new fuse, check again and start tab. In my case no success.

 

[Cali-61-180-SE]

3rd Step: Opening water tankand check 12v current is coming or not. make sure tab is ON. to open water tank lid i made one tool. before open make sure disconnect both water pump and level sensor connection.
(My case 12v current is available after fuse change.)

 

[Cali-61-180-SE]

4th Step: If 12v current is available it means something wrong in pump so remove water pump. i have close looked remove water pump and found its overheated and burning smell also coming. when i close looked also found water lime-scale. white power in side the pump. i think water lime-scale created the problem.

 

[Cali-61-180-SE]

Step 5: i bought same water pump from eBay cost £19. i am give you little comparison both are same brand VIP. (New one colour is blue and white but same brand)

 

[Cali-61-180-SE]

Step 6: replace new pump and connect with 12v connector and place in right place. please connect out water supply pipe as well.

 

[Cali-61-180-SE]

And now Final step: fill water in water tank (you can check with out water as well). and start tap.
i got success now i have running tap water in my cali.

 

[Cali-61-180-SE]

Close all carefully and GO................................ JOB Done!!!
Total cost : £19 + DIY Enjoyment.

 

[Cali-61-180-SE]

Hopping its help you.
Thanks
JK

 

[calikev]

Great post very helpfull

 

[Hotel California]

Big applause for this !
This can help to solve many asked questions here.
Probally one of the most common faults on the Cali , so very nice detailed report

 

[Martin]

Yes, great post .. thank you


Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

 

[snowy55]

Can this thread be put somewhere it can be easily found?

 

[Martin]

If the OP gives us permission we can make it into a PDF as well, will that be OK?


Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

 

[snowy55]

Will that then be in the download section?

 

[Martin]

Yes, we can have a copy on forum and copy in downloads for people to print out.

 

[snowy55]

Sounds good, thank you

 

[Cali-61-180-SE]

I think PDF is a good idea.
Pls do it.
Thanks
JK

 

[Martin]

Thank you @jeetu2k

 

[Cali-61-180-SE]

I want to add one more thing. In all this process I did one thing wrong. When you cut connector from old water pump make sure cut little extra wire so you can attach new one with out any problem. I cut very sort but after little fights I have managed to connect new pump.

 

[calikev]

http://vwcaliforniaclub.com/threads/watertank-lid-removal-tool.10220/

 

[Tomcali]

Great illustration of the process - thank you.

Note: How did you connect the wires from the new replacement pump to the existing switch?

Many thanks

 

[calikev]

I used one of these.

 

[Cali-61-180-SE]

I cut little extra wire from old pump and attached with new one and use electric tap. But I think above cavin idea is better then my one.

Thanks
JK

 

[chrissmit]

Excellent post. Thanks!

Question on the tool you used for unscrewing the pump:
Could you give me measurements of this tool?
That would be very helpful. Unless of course there are different pump sizes...