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One of 24 zone valves won't activate from the clock. I'm getting 24v output to the zone itself. I can activate the solenoid by connecting my Pro48 directly to it. When I connect the 48 to the common and zone wire at the timer I get an open circuit reading. I interpret this to mean there's a cut wire leading to this zone. If this is correct, can it be A) a cut in the zone wire between the timer and valve or B) a cut in the common between this valve and the valve closest to it? The bad valve is the last in line so I assume the othe 23 zones would still work if the common was cut between the next to last and last non-working valve.

I haven't had any luck finding the next closest valve so adding an "add a zone" isn't an option. Thinking about using a hunter node100 as the easiest fix.

I welcome any advice or instruction

Thanks!

Thanks wet boots. I tried locating the valves in the neighboring zone with a wire locator, but didn't have any success. I was told the easiest way to locate the valve itself was to connect the locator to the common and valve wire after removing them from the timer. This would eliminate a signal from the wire itself. I'm pretty sure they aren't within 75-100' from the defective valve since its the one farthest away from the timer at the end of the line on a side strip of grass bordering a driveway. Des this help explain things?

Thanks again