TAPS not working

(coboarder) · (coboarder) **Join Date: Apr 2002** 03-22-2004, 9:12 AM

Anyone had a problem with their TAPS motor/pump not working? It makes noise but the plate doesn't move up or down. Anything simple I can check before paying to have it fixed?

bigd 03-22-2004, 9:44 AM

Mine quit working last year. I banged on it with my hand while the boat was on the trailer and it started working again - it was just stuck. Sounds like you may have a more severe problem.

xtigeman 03-22-2004, 9:53 AM

I think you can check the fluid level (like brake fluid) underneath the observer seat. That's were mine was, it may be different on your boat.

ichoop 03-22-2004, 9:58 AM

It sounds like a fluid issue to me. You can use automatic transmission fluid to fill it.

matt_dettman 03-22-2004, 7:44 PM

eb,
Give the guys at Waterski Speciality a call. They will be able to diagnose the Taps issue for you in short order I am sure!

(wake_up_11) · (wake_up_11) **Join Date: Feb 2004** 03-24-2004, 12:57 PM

Sometimes my guage sticks. I just have to hold down the taps button and tap the guage a few times and it drops.

caval 03-26-2004, 11:41 AM

I've got a 2002 20V and it failed on me once. Just like BigD said, I pushed on it when it was out of the water and it's worked fine ever since.

(sdboardr99) · (sdboardr99) **Join Date: Aug 2001** 03-26-2004, 12:15 PM

I've had the same problem as kelley - I thought the gauge broke and then one day I hit it and it was fine. So now I just tap on it if it's not moving and it works every time.

(will5150) · (will5150) **Join Date: Oct 2002** 03-26-2004, 3:45 PM

I have heard that if you continue to push the up/down button after the plate has moved all of the way into it's furthest position ( either up or down) it can damage the seal and therefore stop working. Mine has been fine- but I am pretty careful not to hold down the button after the plate is all of the way down... just a thought.

(coboarder) · (coboarder) **Join Date: Apr 2002** 03-29-2004, 1:11 PM

Thanks for the input. After further investigation I found out one of the hydrolic cylinders had cracked so the hydrolic fluid was just leaking out. I ordered a new one and should be good to go once I repalce it. The dealer here in Denver said he hasn't seen one crack before but has seen a few where the seals give out.

(colorider) · (colorider) **Join Date: Jun 2001** 03-29-2004, 2:43 PM

Eric, could you just use some JB weld to fix the cracks? If so that would be much cheaper the buying new ones. Stuff is hella strong.

chucky 03-29-2004, 2:45 PM

tapps sucks

(rkg) · (rkg) **Join Date: Apr 2002** 03-29-2004, 2:57 PM

Wow what a great representative of Malibu and Ultimate Watersports....

chucky 03-29-2004, 4:20 PM

Name one good thing about tapps!!! Its a bad system for a bad boat....

tigeboatsinc 03-29-2004, 4:21 PM

can't even spell taps correct

(rkg) · (rkg) **Join Date: Apr 2002** 03-29-2004, 4:27 PM

Dude, it's a tired argument.. And as a rep for Malibu and Ultimate Watersports, if your best sales pitch is to bash other brands then I am happy to never do business with you...

(ralph) · (ralph) **Join Date: Apr 2002** 03-30-2004, 1:26 AM

Yup, I would never do business with "Chucky" either. I'd probably by a tige' just to piss him off.

(coboarder) · (coboarder) **Join Date: Apr 2002** 03-31-2004, 9:29 AM

Chucky is just mad because his wedge broke again.

(akdoc) · (akdoc) **Join Date: Feb 2004** 03-31-2004, 10:12 AM

OK chucky, so you think taps sucks, check this out!!!!
http://messageboard.wakeworld.com/MB/discus/messages/1/106274.html?1080756033

(talltigeguy) · (talltigeguy) **Join Date: Sep 2003** 03-31-2004, 11:46 AM

Don't you think MALIBU GUY has a dorky ring to it? Or is he just not very imaginative?

(akdoc) · (akdoc) **Join Date: Feb 2004** 03-31-2004, 12:33 PM

He just didn't have time to think of something better, he was too busy fixing his "wedge"!!!

(paublo) · (paublo) **Join Date: Jul 2002** 03-31-2004, 3:25 PM

Check with your dealer or the factory. I was just told that the TAPS has a 4 or 5 year warrantee (I forgot already the actual length). If you are the original owner it may still be covered.