Hello everyone, I'm currently experiencing an issue with my Lelit Mara X espresso machine, and I'm hoping someone can help or provide some guidance. Here’s a detailed breakdown of what has happened so far: 1. **Initial Problem**: The machine randomly failed to generate more than 2 bars of pressure. I contacted my distributor in Spain, and they suggested performing a descaling process. 2. **Starting the Descaling Process**: * I followed Lelit’s official descaling video. * Filled the water tank with 2 liters of water and added Puly descaler. * Removed 0.5 liters of water through the group. * However, when I tried to dispense hot water through the steam wand, I noticed no water was coming out. 3. **Attempt to Unblock with Compressed Air**: * Following a video by LelitInsider, I attempted to unblock the system using a compressed air blower. Unfortunately, this did not resolve the issue. 4. **Manual Unblocking of the Hot Water Outlet**: * I found another Lelit video that showed how to disconnect the hot water outlet from the boiler. * Using a small Allen key, I was able to break through a calcium deposit and unblock the system. 5. **Resuming the Descaling Process**: * Refilled the tank with 0.5 liters of water and descaler solution. * Extracted another 0.5 liters from the brew group. * Turned off the machine and opened the hot water wand. 6. **Machine Behavior After Restart**: * Turned the machine back on. It seemed to refill the boiler and start heating up. * After approximately 30 minutes, all three indicator lights began blinking simultaneously. 7. **Troubleshooting Based on the Manual**: * Per the Lelit manual, I turned off the machine and restarted it. * Upon restarting, instead of all three lights blinking, only the power light was blinking as if the machine were in standby mode. 8. **Repeating Error Cycle**: * After several restarts, the machine consistently cycles through the following: * All three lights blinking → Power light blinking (standby mode) → All three lights blinking again. https://youtube.com/shorts/QEsNiVEjYDE [Mara X Problem](https://youtube.com/shorts/QEsNiVEjYDE) 9. **Additional Steps Taken**: * I’ve checked and re-secured the water tank and ensured proper water levels. * Inspected the hydraulic circuit, disconnected and cleaned the valves, but the issue persists. I'm feeling a bit lost about what to do next or what other tests I can perform to diagnose the fault. I’d greatly appreciate any advice, suggestions, or guidance on how to proceed. Thank you so much in advance for your help! Best regards, Fran

@"Fran7gpj"#p73529 I can only think there is a problem with the water tank sensor: On that model, I can't remember 100% on one thing but * There is a float in the tank * hall effect sensor outside the tank (usually a small black thing that pokes up inside a recess in the tank * Might be a tank presence sensor (just a metal lever attached to a microswitch that closes when the tank is in place * wiring may have become dislodged to the hall sensor/gicar box These are the areas I would check first. It's more likely that in fixing one issue, you accidentally caused this fault.

@"DavecUK"#p73602 Thanks @"DavecUK"#1 for the reply. Will try everything tomorrow morning. Also found this interesting video from LelitInsider about how to check the water tank sensors. https://youtu.be/9NisWCfrCO0?si=X9l4BtXAi3pGRksU What calls my attention is that I didnt see the same combination of flashing lights all over the internet, and that os why I’m worried about.

Hi, just an update from my problem. It was related to microswitch 9600080, Lelit Care sent this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i_g1eJwGyyk In my case some leaking generated oxide in the contacts: [URL=https://i.imgur.com/729RWgH.jpeg][IMG]https://i.imgur.com/729RWgH.jpeg[/IMG][/URL] Cleaned with isopropyl alcohol, no need to change the microswitch. Hope this can help in the future to another Mara x owner facing this issue !

Lelit Mara X Malfunction

Fran7gpj

Hello everyone,

I’m currently experiencing an issue with my Lelit Mara X espresso machine, and I’m hoping someone can help or provide some guidance. Here’s a detailed breakdown of what has happened so far:

Initial Problem: The machine randomly failed to generate more than 2 bars of pressure. I contacted my distributor in Spain, and they suggested performing a descaling process.
Starting the Descaling Process:
- I followed Lelit’s official descaling video.
- Filled the water tank with 2 liters of water and added Puly descaler.
- Removed 0.5 liters of water through the group.
- However, when I tried to dispense hot water through the steam wand, I noticed no water was coming out.
Attempt to Unblock with Compressed Air:
- Following a video by LelitInsider, I attempted to unblock the system using a compressed air blower. Unfortunately, this did not resolve the issue.
Manual Unblocking of the Hot Water Outlet:
- I found another Lelit video that showed how to disconnect the hot water outlet from the boiler.
- Using a small Allen key, I was able to break through a calcium deposit and unblock the system.
Resuming the Descaling Process:
- Refilled the tank with 0.5 liters of water and descaler solution.
- Extracted another 0.5 liters from the brew group.
- Turned off the machine and opened the hot water wand.
Machine Behavior After Restart:
- Turned the machine back on. It seemed to refill the boiler and start heating up.
- After approximately 30 minutes, all three indicator lights began blinking simultaneously.
Troubleshooting Based on the Manual:
- Per the Lelit manual, I turned off the machine and restarted it.
- Upon restarting, instead of all three lights blinking, only the power light was blinking as if the machine were in standby mode.
Repeating Error Cycle:
- After several restarts, the machine consistently cycles through the following:
  - All three lights blinking → Power light blinking (standby mode) → All three lights blinking again.
    
    Mara X Problem
Additional Steps Taken:
- I’ve checked and re-secured the water tank and ensured proper water levels.
- Inspected the hydraulic circuit, disconnected and cleaned the valves, but the issue persists.

I’m feeling a bit lost about what to do next or what other tests I can perform to diagnose the fault. I’d greatly appreciate any advice, suggestions, or guidance on how to proceed.

Thank you so much in advance for your help!

Best regards, Fran

DavecUK

Fran7gpj I can only think there is a problem with the water tank sensor:

On that model, I can’t remember 100% on one thing but

There is a float in the tank
hall effect sensor outside the tank (usually a small black thing that pokes up inside a recess in the tank
Might be a tank presence sensor (just a metal lever attached to a microswitch that closes when the tank is in place
wiring may have become dislodged to the hall sensor/gicar box

These are the areas I would check first. It’s more likely that in fixing one issue, you accidentally caused this fault.

Fran7gpj

DavecUK

Thanks @DavecUK for the reply. Will try everything tomorrow morning.

Also found this interesting video from LelitInsider about how to check the water tank sensors.

What calls my attention is that I didnt see the same combination of flashing lights all over the internet, and that os why I’m worried about.

Fran7gpj

Made all the tests, also the one disconnecting the wiring and nothing, still in loop 3/1 lights blinking.

Fran7gpj

Hi, just an update from my problem. It was related to microswitch 9600080, Lelit Care sent this video:

In my case some leaking generated oxide in the contacts:

Cleaned with isopropyl alcohol, no need to change the microswitch.

Hope this can help in the future to another Mara x owner facing this issue !