2006 282 Where is the potable water pump?

[Joe2580]

Hi I'm new to Cobalt and this forum. I bought a 2006 282 and I am not getting potable water anywhere. Filled tank but no luck. Want to check pump but am having difficulty finding it. Any help in sharing where pump is would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

[Big Block Power]

Just turn it on and listen for it. Lol
Hope this helps. I just jump in the lake for my water fix.

[AsLan7]

Hi I'm new to Cobalt and this forum. I bought a 2006 282 and I am not getting potable water anywhere. Filled tank but no luck. Want to check pump but am having difficulty finding it. Any help in sharing where pump is would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

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I just replaced my potable water pump a couple of weeks ago. Mine was on the firewall in the engine compartment in our 2005 263. Yours is most likely in a similar location. Matt will chime in though.

Here’s a pic...



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[cmattj]

Joe.. I haven’t changed mine but it’s on it’s way. I’ve researched the location and it’s not pretty.

Like the pics A7 had it’s on the port side but behind the firewall break. You’ll have to remove the side panel forward bulkhead.

So take some pics.. get real good at getting small , then come over and change mine as I’m down to a trickle after 5 seconds

Story of my life

[Joe2580]

Hi Guys, Thanks so much for the info. I’ll be at the boat tomorrow and snoop till I find. Following the transom shower I kinda worried that it might be behind the firewall.

Cmattj I’ll post some pics. to see if I can help with the 5 second trickle. I got some meds for that. Doesn’t look like fixing the Cobalt may not be quite so easy.

[cmattj]

Hi Guys, Thanks so much for the info. I’ll be at the boat tomorrow and snoop till I find. Following the transom shower I kinda worried that it might be behind the firewall.

Cmattj I’ll post some pics. to see if I can help with the 5 second trickle. I got some meds for that. Doesn’t look like fixing the Cobalt may not be quite so easy.

Haha. Thanks Joe! As long as it’s Canadian meds.

[Joe2580]

Well, As Matt warned, the pump is behind the firewall in very tight quarters. I took the top portion of the panel off and peered inside. Did not look like a fun job. Resigned to a tight, hot and challenging job, I crawled out of motor compartment and pressed all the breakers again, flipped the switch, and I heard a pump!!! I don't know how or why, 'cause I had done this before, but it worked...water at head sink, at "counter" and at shower at transom. Truly a lucky day!

Now thanks to very helpful fellow Cobalt owners, I know where I need to go when pump gives out, but for now, lots of water, without jumping in the lake!!

[cmattj]

Good news Joe.. yep I’m sure the rigging crew at Cobalt was laughing when they found a spot for the pump

[AsLan7]

Well, As Matt warned, the pump is behind the firewall in very tight quarters. I took the top portion of the panel off and peered inside. Did not look like a fun job. Resigned to a tight, hot and challenging job, I crawled out of motor compartment and pressed all the breakers again, flipped the switch, and I heard a pump!!! I don't know how or why, 'cause I had done this before, but it worked...water at head sink, at "counter" and at shower at transom. Truly a lucky day!

Now thanks to very helpful fellow Cobalt owners, I know where I need to go when pump gives out, but for now, lots of water, without jumping in the lake!!

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That’s great to hear Joe!
Always exciting to find that easy fix. Makes up for the tough ones.
Enjoy!

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