This message was posted by Rod or Sharon on AmayaUsers.com. PLEASE DO NOT REPLY VIA EMAIL. Instead, respond to the thread on the WEBSITE by clicking here: http://www.amayausers.com/boards/ultimatebb.php?/topic/1/815.html#000008 Regardless of the machine, the stepper index error would mean the selector is not returning to it's full home position and will not allow the needle to drop as a safegard. There were some Pre-Production XT's that were Red & White in color. The easiest way to identify one is the presence of the round sewing arm vs the flat top sewing arm of the older Big Reds. I personally have one of the Pre-Production XT's. Both will give the selector stepper index error if the cuter/selector is not where it needs to be on the next attemped down stroke of the needlebar. There ya go Ed....got your back.... Rod Springer Amaya Tech & Trainer =========================================================== The AmayaUsers Mailing List Website: http://www.amayausers.com Discussion Board: http://www.amayausers.com/boards Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://www.amayausers.com/list ===========================================================