cleaned mode switch and reel sensors only mistake i made was cleaning them together,don't know which one fixed unit. thanks for all the replies, hope i can help someone else sometime. al marquardt ampm@xxxxxxx ----- Original Message ----- From: albert marquardt <ampm@xxxxxxx> To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Thursday, October 04, 2001 11:51 AM Subject: Re: [TechAssist] Re: rca vr557 > > no but it just played.when it plays it does everything else. starting to > look like mode switch. > al marquardt > ampm@xxxxxxx > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Mike Barnett <passthecash@xxxxxxxxxx> > To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> > Sent: Thursday, October 04, 2001 8:27 AM > Subject: [TechAssist] Re: rca vr557 > > > > > > Does it rewind or fast forward? > > On Thu, 4 Oct 2001 10:22:05 -0700, techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx wrote: > > > > > > > > jeff the vcr loads the tape all the way capstan brings it up to end of > > > leader tape ,then it goes into err mode. the heads are spinning. > > > al marquardt > > > ampm@xxxxxxx > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > > From: Jeff Dougherty <jeff@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> > > > To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> > > > Sent: Wednesday, October 03, 2001 12:55 PM > > > Subject: [TechAssist] Re: rca vr557 > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Al, > > > > Clean/replace mode switch. > > > > You need to be more specific..does it load tape to heads, does head > > > cylinder > > > > spin, capstan spin? > > > > On VCR's you need to help us visualize your problem. > > > > > > > > Jeff(vacation 10-6 to 10-11) www.9-11-2001tragedy.com > > > > Help those affected by the NY/PA tragedy: > > > > The Red Cross needs is mobilizing a national blood drive and needs > your > > > > help. Please call 800-GIVE LIFE, to find out where in your area you > can > > > > donate blood. > > > > FAX 1-413-280-0677 > > > > Intrepid Video & Electronics > > > > Harrisburg, PA 17111 > > > > 717-909-8844 > > > > www.intrepid-video.com www.tech-repair.net www.thetoolcaddy.com > > > > > > > > > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > > > From: "albert marquardt" <ampm@xxxxxxx> > > > > To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> > > > > Sent: Wednesday, October 03, 2001 6:28 PM > > > > Subject: [TechAssist] rca vr557 > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > unit loads tape then goes into err mode. checked start an end > > sensores, > > > > seem > > > > > ok. don't work on vcr's much. > > > > > al marquardt > > > > > ampm@xxxxxxx > > > > > > > > > > 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. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > 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. > > > > > > > > > > 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. > > > > > > > > > > > > _______________________________________________________ > > Send a cool gift with your E-Card > > http://www.bluemountain.com/giftcenter/ > > > > > > 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. > > > 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.