[TechAssist] Re: [TechAssist]WHAT MODEL OR CHASSIS? Re: intermittent rca
- From: peggs <peggs@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx, <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Thu, 07 Apr 2005 09:01:40 -0700
" I can get a 2nd repair about 9 - 12 months later,"
........this is what I'm trying to avoid,as a service to the customer.
We are talking about a $1 part,not a Battery.
Plus,the OEM diodes fail quite often.............it's up to you.
I,as was mentioned before,tell the customers about the PS Primary
Capacitors,even the HV Block if the
OEM is still in there.
Peggs
At 05:43 PM 4/6/05, Damon wrote:
>Why NOT replace it,to avoid Returns ??? - Peggs
>
>Because by measuring the actual voltage on the diode, I can get a 2nd repair
>about 9 - 12 months later, out of warranty. Orrrrrr I can replace it now and
>avoid that callback......just depends on the actual voltage I see on my
>meter.....if it's 13 Volts or higher I don't touch it.
>
>You know, that's like taking your car in for a radiator repair and the guy
>there throws in a battery because he knows it's going to fail.....and
>charges you for it.....
>
>Damon Brunger
>Telrad Electronics
>Fort Wayne IN
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "peggs" <peggs@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>; <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>Sent: Wednesday, April 06, 2005 10:45 AM
>Subject: [TechAssist] Re: [TechAssist]WHAT MODEL OR CHASSIS? Re:
>intermittent rca
>
>
> > It's a $1 part.
> > It fails frequently.
> > Why NOT replace it,to avoid Returns ???
> >
> > Peggs
> >
> > At 06:02 AM 4/6/05, J. Knoll wrote:
> > >I was doing that but after a few returns a month later after the original
> > >repair I started replacing that diode automatically to avoid wasting time
> > >with returns. I hate the 169 and the less time on the bench with one the
> > >better.
> > >Jay-Jays tv
> > >On Apr 6, 2005 8:36 AM, Damon <damon101@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> > > >
> > > > Actually I monitor CR4118's voltage to determine whether it needs
>replaced
> > > > or not.
> > > > 14 volts -OK
> > > >
> > > > 12 Volts - Replace
> > > >
> > > > 10 Volts - Bad
> > > >
> > > > and there's a big wide replace area with skinny -OK / Bad sections if
>you
> > > > want to make a meter out of it....;-)
> > > >
> > > > Yes replacing CR4118 will cover a multitude of problems/intermittants.
> > > >
> > > > Damon Brunger
> > > > Telrad Electronics
> > > > Fort Wayne IN
> > > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > > From: "Electric Medic" <info@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > > > To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > > > Sent: Tuesday, April 05, 2005 11:58 PM
> > > > Subject: [TechAssist] Re: [TechAssist]WHAT MODEL OR CHASSIS? Re:
> > > > intermittent rca
> > > >
> > > > > Please put Make, Model (or Chassis), and Problem in subject line.
>Then
> > > > email
> > > > > can be filed Automatically, Thanks. CR4118 should go without saying.
>Of
> > > > > course it will fix intermittent operation. That is the first part we
> > > > change
> > > > > on all CTC169's regardless of customers problem. I would think all
>shops
> > > > > would change this on all CTC169 repairs, we do, don't we?
> > > > >
> > > > > Perry Bower
> > > > > Electric Medic
> > > > > "It's Cheaper to Keep Her"
> > > > > http://www.electricmedic.com
> > > > > 3850 Washington Road Suite 4C
> > > > > Martinez, Georgia 30907
> > > > > Phone: 706-8MEDIC4 (863-3424)
> > > > > Phone: 706-863-3474
> > > > > Fax: 706-863-2316
> > > > > mailto:info@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > -----Original Message-----
> > > > > From: techassist-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > > > > [mailto:techassist-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Gary McCartney
> > > > > Sent: Wednesday, April 06, 2005 12:48 AM
> > > > > To: techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > > > > Subject: [TechAssist] Re: intermittant rca
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > Don't know if this will cure it but it has been recommended by many
> > > > > techs to replace CR4118 (RCA # 164590 or FR302 generic)in every
>CTC169
> > > > > that comes into the shop, whether it appears to be OK or not. This
>diode
> > > > > causes a lot of strange symptoms.
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > Gary McCartney
> > > > >
> > > > > McCartney Electronics
> > > > > Guelph Ontario Canada
> > > > > Est. 1984
> > > > > email: gary (at) number63.ca
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > GRAYSTV@xxxxxxx wrote:
> > > > > > we have a 35 " rca ctc169BG5 that shuts down very intermitantly.
>like
> > > > > once
> > > > > > a day. I measured the b+ after it shutdown and it did not waver.
>when
> > > > it
> > > > > > tried to turn on.otherwise i can't get a test. i have replaced
> > > > > > c4102,c4108,c4104,c612,cr4401,c4406,cr4402, c4403, and c4404. does
> > > > anyone
> > > > > have any advice??
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > > GraysTV/Glenn Gray
> > > > > > Berlin Ht's.OH 44814
> > > > > > Phone (419) 588-2325
> > > > > > graystv@xxxxxxx
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
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