RT188 Livewell switch

[rangerman942]

Anyone know who makes the Auto/Manual livewell switch for the Ranger RT188? If I understand the concept in auto mode it is supposed to pump for a set time, shut off for a bit, then repeat the cycle and in manual it runs constantly. All my past Rangers worked this way. This one runs constantly in either mode. Thanks,

[Bill Reynolds]

It sounds like the timer has failed. It is a red can like component wrapped up in the wiring harness under the console.
I am sure this timer is a standard commercial item but have never purchased one so don’t know the manufacturer.

[rangerman942]

Update - I switched around the orange and green wire on the back of the switch and it works perfectly. I wondered why this timer has never worked right since I’ve owned the boat! I was just assuming it wasn’t as “fancy” as all my other Rangers from the past.

[tcesni]

Update - I switched around the orange and green wire on the back of the switch and it works perfectly. I wondered why this timer has never worked right since I’ve owned the boat! I was just assuming it wasn’t as “fancy” as all my other Rangers from the past.

Did you also post your timer problem on the Ranger Aluminum boat Facebook page?

[rangerman942]

Yes, someone else had the same issue and switched the wires to get it working right.