Century V-Green EVO VS Motor: Faults & Fixes Quick Guide

The Century V-Green EVO VS motor has proven itself more reliable and easier to use than its Century VS ECM Series predecessor. The one-button programming setup makes it unlike any other variable speed motor. Its flashing fault display makes it clear to the used the causes for faults, but not all motor faults will come with a flashing fault code. In this guide, we’ll discuss the various pool pump fault symptoms, their likely causes, and the fixes to make sure your pool pump gets up and running in no time.

In our previous article we explored the V-Green EVO’s fault flash codes and the troubleshooting techniques used to correct the issues. if your motor is displaying any flash codes, you may want to give it a read as well – Century V-Green EVO VS Motor Fault Codes & Troubleshooting.

EVO VS Motor Faults & Fixes

Symptom	Possible Causes	Remedies
V-Green EVO VS Motor Fails to Start	1. Mains voltage is not present 2. V-Green EVO motor shaft is locked 3. V-Green EVO motor shaft is damaged	1A. Replace the fuse and reset breaker / GFCI. 1B. Tighten mains wire connections. 2. Check if the V-Green EVO motor can be rotated by hand and remove any blockage. 3. Replace the V-Green EVO VS motor.
V-Green EVO VS Motor Runs Then Stops	1. Over-temperature FAULT 2. Over current FAULT	1. Check the back of V-Green EVO motor is free from dirt and debris. Use compressed air to clean. 2. V-Green EVO motor will automatically restart after 6 minutes.
V-Green EVO VS Motor Is Noisy	1. Debris in contact with fan 2. Debris in strainer basket 3. Loose mounting	1. Check that the back of the V-Green EVO motor is free from dirt and debris. Use compressed air to clean. 2. Clean the strainer basket. 3. Check that the mounting bolts of the V-Green EVO motor and pump are tight.
V-Green EVO VS Motor Runs, but No Flow	1. Impeller is loose. 2. Air leak. 3. Clogged or restricted plumbing.	1. Check that the V-Green EVO motor is spinning by looking at the fan on the back of the V-Green EVO motor. If so, check that the pump impeller is correctly installed. 2. Check plumbing connections and verify they are tight. 3A. Check that the mounting bolts of the V-Green EVO motor and pump are tight. 3B. Check for blockage in discharge piping, including partially closed valve or dirty pool filter.