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My ML200RT Malibu Transformer is

If the timer does not rotate, then the clock motor gears have been stripped, or the motor has gotten weak.
With most expensive timers, you can buy and replace the clock motor.
But not with the Malibu power pack.

I tried spraying WD-40 on my timer dial.
And broke the power pack apart looking for ways to disassemble it.
Power packs are one-piece units.
New power packs have electronic clock, so test your circuit with circuit analyzer before assuming new electronic gizmo will work better.

"Harry" wrote in two months ago with a brilliant work-around.
His timer stopped working.
He bought a cheap plug-in timer and then connected power pack to that timer.

Harry also said that his power pack has 5 year warranty.
He was 'negotiating' with malibulights.com over the warranty.
I hope he writes back and says how it went.
Here's the contact page.
http://malibulights.com/customer_service/contact_us.aspx

Here are some tips for next power pack that might save money:
The reason I add these tips now, before your power pack needs replacement is some fella wrote-in.
He bought 500 Watt power pack to replace 300 Watt > thinking bigger was better.
Power pack burned out. Here's why:
1) Match wattage of bulbs with wattage of power pack
-15 each X 20 watt bulbs = 300 watts, so install 300Watt power pack
2) Installing a 500W power pack on 300W of bulbs will burn out bulbs and power pack.
3) Replace bulbs as soon as they burn out or other bulbs will burn out and power pack will burn out.
4) When working on bulbs, unplug power pack or it may burn out.
http://www.malibulights.com/guides_support/low_voltage_planning_guide/select_your_power_pack

Another option is to take advantage of fixya phone support.
Fixya expert will walk you through the same information for a price.
1/17/2023 5:47:35 PM • Malibu ML200RT -... • Answered on Jan 17, 2023
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How do I turn on a Malibu ML44P power pack

Turn on the power pack by twisting the manual ON/OFF knob counter clockwise to the ON position copy and paste https://www.1000bulbs.com/pdf/intermatic-ml44t-installation.pdf ..
10/18/2022 3:33:25 PM • Malibu Hardware... • Answered on Oct 18, 2022
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Where can I get the instruction manual for Malibu 8100-0300-1 Low Voltage Transformer?

I found the instructions for using the Malibu 8100-0300-1 300 W power pack (transformer) for low voltage fixtures here: https://fallingwaterdesigns.com/wp-content/uploads/malibu300.pdf . I hope this helps. Cindy Wells
7/15/2022 11:11:46 PM • Malibu Hardware... • Answered on Jul 15, 2022
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Can I replace the clock in a Malibu low voltage transformer?

A sorry tale of companies going out of business x 2. You may be able to get an electronics expert to diagnose and fix the clock. It may be something as the capacitor that powers the clock display. I would open it up and visually check it for bulging or splitting. EDIT TO ADD - There are NO Capacitors! https://www.totalledmalibulighting.com/malibu-lighting-intermatic-brinkmann-transformers.html I just watched this video and it appear that your answer is to change the button cell battery for a new one. It is a soldered button battery and would be easy to change. It looks like CR2032 (check first). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-X56K1tzNMs CR2032 with tabs. I would even solder in a battery case for easy replacement in the future. https://www.amazon.com/cr2032-solder-tabs/s?k=cr2032+with+solder+tabs .. .. ..
11/2/2021 5:20:33 PM • Malibu Hardware... • Answered on Nov 02, 2021
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Why do my Malibu landscape lights turn on and off intermitantly?

Look at #14 on following link http://waterheatertimer.org/Malibu-power-pack-stopped-working.html#troubleshoot Gene If you need further help, I’m available over the phone at https://www.6ya.com/expert/gene_9f0ef4df2f9897e7
7/23/2020 9:28:28 PM • Malibu ML200RT -... • Answered on Jul 23, 2020
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Whats included in my amazon prime subsription?

You get free shipping on prime products. Free prime movies, prime music, prime games and much more. Check out your amazon account at amazon.com for more information.
4/30/2020 6:11:14 AM • Malibu... • Answered on Apr 30, 2020
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How do i fix a Malibu timer ML121RT to override the unit to use a separate timer?

Mine is a ML121rt. Lights just went dead one day. Took it apart and found a spider egg in the switch and the contacts slightly fouled. The switch comes apart easily. Cleaned it and hit the contacts with a point file. Good as new. Tools needed: Torx bit, voltmeter, point file.
7/26/2019 4:15:04 PM • Malibu... • Answered on Jul 26, 2019
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I have LV371T and the clock timer setting is

http://waterheatertimer.org/Malibu-power-pack-stopped-working.html#troubleshoot Plug into cheap wall timer Gene If you need further help, I’m available over the phone at https://www.6ya.com/expert/gene_9f0ef4df2f9897e7
5/18/2019 9:30:54 AM • Malibu... • Answered on May 18, 2019
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First five outdoor malibu lights work then the next 10 dont work

It depends on how the manufacturer made it, but probably the first one that doesn't work is burnt out.
1/5/2019 9:06:23 PM • Malibu Hardware... • Answered on Jan 05, 2019
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Malibu transformer turning on and off automatically. Won't stop

replace photo cell look on ebay
8/17/2018 4:13:54 PM • Malibu Hardware... • Answered on Aug 17, 2018
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How do you replace a fuse on the Malibu Low Voltage 8100-0600 Transformer?

it dose not have one, there is an automatic circuit breaker
8/17/2018 4:12:36 PM • Malibu Hardware... • Answered on Aug 17, 2018
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I have a malibu transformer with 44 wat max. Which of the three screws in the rear do I install the two wires? There are 3 screws with label "A", "B" and "C". Which one do I connect the two wires.

suggest testing with a volt meter on max voltage setting between A and C or A and B or B and C as these may be tappings from the secondary coil and depending on where you place wires you might get different voltages . then pick which ac voltage you require
4/19/2018 6:55:03 AM • Malibu Hardware... • Answered on Apr 19, 2018
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