dE
Hayward
General Drive Electronics Failure
Display shows dE or drive error and pump will not run.
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Safety Warning
This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.
If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.
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Possible Causes
Failed power components on drive board, Severe surge or lightning damage, Internal short circuits, Overheated drive components
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety first: Turn off power at the breaker. Do not attempt to repeatedly start a pump with a drive error.
- Visual inspection: Remove the drive cover and look for burned components, bulging capacitors, or a burnt odor.
- Check for surge damage: If the error appeared after a storm or power event, consider installing surge protection on the pump circuit.
- Reset attempt: After 5 minutes with power off, restore power and see if the error clears. If it returns immediately, the drive is likely irreparably damaged.
- Replace drive: Replace the drive/control module or entire motor/drive assembly according to Hayward service instructions.
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Repair Difficulty
Professional Required
5/5
Required Part
Drive Control Module
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