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Well you guys were right! (but I'm sure you already knew that). I fixed it!:D I found another box in the ground and sure enough there was an open valve. I want to thank Verdeboy and Gary Swart for their advise and follow ups. I really appreciate it.

Hmmm. Ok. I have seven zones. Im not aware of any more boxes in the ground but, I'll take a look around. Incidently, the box in the ground that I do know of is right next to the zone in question.

Yea they are all closed and the problem remains. I tried to use the control box to manually advance to another station but the same three just will not shut off.:( Could someone tell me the purpose of these valves? Why open them? I'm thinking maybe if I know the purpose of the valves it...

Ok inside the box I found three valves with little knobs on top. I cant tell if they are open or closed, but all three appear to be in the same position. I turned one of them and a small stream of water came out. So I need them closed right? for normal automatic operation. If so, I...

Hmmm think I know where the valves are now. They are out in my yard in a box in the ground. I'm gonna check it tomorrow as its 1:00am right now. Ill report back tomorrow with results. Thanks for the help so far!:)

I'm new to this. Where would this "zone valve" be located? Is it out in my yard? or where the control box is? What do you mean by "left open during the winter?" Also how would I "manually close it?"

When I turn on the water to fill my sprinkler system this spring I have three heads in one particular zone that start going off. This happens without the controller and electrical stuff plugged in(just the water is on). Anyone know the problem?