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Join Date: Apr 2002
03-22-2004, 9:12 AM
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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?
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03-22-2004, 9:44 AM
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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.
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03-22-2004, 9:53 AM
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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.
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03-22-2004, 9:58 AM
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It sounds like a fluid issue to me. You can use automatic transmission fluid to fill it.
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03-22-2004, 7:44 PM
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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!
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Join Date: Feb 2004
03-24-2004, 12:57 PM
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Sometimes my guage sticks. I just have to hold down the taps button and tap the guage a few times and it drops.
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03-26-2004, 11:41 AM
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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.
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Join Date: Aug 2001
03-26-2004, 12:15 PM
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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.
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Join Date: Oct 2002
03-26-2004, 3:45 PM
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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.
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Join Date: Apr 2002
03-29-2004, 1:11 PM
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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.
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Join Date: Jun 2001
03-29-2004, 2:43 PM
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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.
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03-29-2004, 2:45 PM
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tapps sucks
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Join Date: Apr 2002
03-29-2004, 2:57 PM
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Wow what a great representative of Malibu and Ultimate Watersports....
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03-29-2004, 4:20 PM
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Name one good thing about tapps!!! Its a bad system for a bad boat....
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03-29-2004, 4:21 PM
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can't even spell taps correct
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Join Date: Apr 2002
03-29-2004, 4:27 PM
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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...
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Join Date: Apr 2002
03-30-2004, 1:26 AM
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Yup, I would never do business with "Chucky" either. I'd probably by a tige' just to piss him off.
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Join Date: Apr 2002
03-31-2004, 9:29 AM
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Chucky is just mad because his wedge broke again.
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Join Date: Feb 2004
03-31-2004, 10:12 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2003
03-31-2004, 11:46 AM
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Don't you think MALIBU GUY has a dorky ring to it? Or is he just not very imaginative?
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Join Date: Feb 2004
03-31-2004, 12:33 PM
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He just didn't have time to think of something better, he was too busy fixing his "wedge"!!!
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Join Date: Jul 2002
03-31-2004, 3:25 PM
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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.
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