Pool Pump won't turn on

start capacitor , that's a 161 start cap, and is a real common cap, search your area for your local pool pump motor repair guy with free testing.

voltage set right? motors come set from factory 240 v .. or you might have moved the start switch, it's at 6 0clock on the motor make sure its centered (back of the motor) shaped like a v.. looks like this.click on this
also might be a bad start or run capacitor..or a dud motor
hope this helps
jay the pool pump motor repair guy in longwood Florida

Hi, you can buy most replacement parts for an A.O Smith motor here.

WELL HERE YA GO. I TAKE THE MOTOR COMPLETELY APART , TAKE THE ROTOR AND PLACE IT IN THE VICE , THAN I TAKE A BIG PAIR OF CAHNEL LOCK PLIERS AND BY GRIPPING THE OUT SIDE EDGE OF THE IMPELLER, TURN TO THE LEFT ! IT IN MOST CASES COMES OFF WITH EASE .. IF YOU DONT HAVE THE TOOLS, GET THE MOTOR DOWN TO THE ROTOR AND SEARCH YOUR AREA FOR YOUR LOCAL POOL PUMP MOTOR REPAIR GUY WITH FREE TESTING .. AND I'M SURE HE WILL TAKE IT OFF FOR FREE FOR YA .. I'TS BEST OFF TO HAVE HIM DO IT, BECAUSE IF YOU BREAK THE IMPELLER , IT CAN COST YOU BIG ! .. IF I WAS OF HELP HIT THAT YES BUTTON .. THANKS ..JAY... THE POOL PUMP REPAIR GUY IN LONGWOOD FLORIDA .. HOME OF THE BARK'N GOOD DEAL

here are a couple typical wiring diagrams that cover most AOSmith pool pump motors. Without knowing more about your motor it's impossible to be exact. Hope this helps. If you need further assistance post a reply in the comments, and don't hesitate to leave good thumb rating if you found this helpful. Thanks, and good Luck!

Lock the end of the motor opposite the impeller and then turn the impeller off counter-clockwise.

MY control panel was replaced ,it cycles but, no lights ,no jets,no heat works..What's the problem .

The motor-start capacitor is bad. This is a very common problem. It can be easily and cheaply fixed by replacing the capacitor. Replacements are usually less than $10.

See http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZEIv5ClLqXg for a step=by=step guide.

When you have the capacitor in hand, check the model# which is printed on it. Alternatively, you can Google the motor brand & model to find the parts list which will identify the right one. Then Google the part number, to find a seller.

No jacuzzi magnums do not have a reset button. First make sure breaker to pool is off, then remove rear motor cover, and take a look. Popping noise sounds like an arked wire. Could be a bad terminal or just aloose power wire. JACUZZI PUMPS ARE GOOD QUALITY, AND USSUALLY RUN FOR MANY YEARS. Pump can be removed for repaair, or motor replacemant by a qualified, and republe pool shop, for rebuilding Ussually rebuilding is about half the cost of new. Kirk