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    Aug 30, 2010, 04:59 PM
    Why does the sprayer work and the faucet doesn't work?
    The water stopped coming out of the faucet but the hand sprayer still works... I replaced the cartridge but that didn't help. My faucet is an old Moen single lever with a spray attachment.
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    Aug 30, 2010, 06:16 PM

    There is a diverter valve. When you open the spray head the water coming out the sprayer closes the opening to the faucet. Diverter is probably stuck. Replace diverter valve.
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    Aug 31, 2010, 06:33 AM

    Did you remove the aerator from the spout and see if the water ran then? If so then clean the aerator screens, Good luck, Tom
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