Gary, check for defective IC3(KA431Z) in secondary of p/s. RCA#212572. I have this listed as defective like the C09 bad on other sets. The set only blinks. Paul W C&W Electronics From: "GJCHAMBERS" <gjchambers@xxxxxxxxxxx> Reply-To: techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Subject: [TechAssist] RCA VCR VR528/VG4039(GE VERSION) INTERMITTANT POWER Date: Wed, 31 Oct 2001 17:48:06 -0400 This vcr had diodes dpo26 and dp027 shorted,after replacing them vcr now blinks on and off about once a second.the display blinks at this rate as well. i replaced cp007,cp008, ipoo1,ip003. also ck'ed the resistors on primary side of smps transformer and all ck ok. all voltages on secondary pulse up and down as well. acts sorta like the ones that used that 22 uf bipolar cap in primary. sometimes will stay on,untill you push a button, then starts cycling again. any ideas? thanks, gary Gary Chambers Chambers T V Bradenton,Florida Since 1982 Help make your TechAssist online repair tips database better! Submit your fixes here: http://www.circuitwork.com/techassist/tip/#tips To unsubscribe write to: techassist-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with unsubscribe in the subject line. _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp Help make your TechAssist online repair tips database better! Submit your fixes here: http://www.circuitwork.com/techassist/tip/#tips To unsubscribe write to: techassist-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with unsubscribe in the subject line.