I won't be needing the service manuals after all. I removed, and cleaned the corrosion from the mode switch,...and re-installed. The spring fits between the mode switch, and the Cam gear. Alignment was not a serious problem. Unit is fixed !
Thanks to all who responded with help on this unit. LLW LeRoy Westlund Westlund TV & Electronics 97 North Main "Where there's a will,... Centerfield, UT 84622-0087 There's always a way." Ph./Fax 435-528-3822 mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] -----Original Message----- From: LeRoy Westlund <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Thursday, July 29, 2004 1:57 PM Subject: Symphonic VCR/DVD/CD player model WF802 has VCR problem. >Hi members, >The DVD player works OK on this unit. >The problem is in the VCR deck. >It will load, and unload the cassette, but the capstun motor does not turn >on. >As a result, there is no takeup on the tape when it ejects the cassette, and >therefore eats the tape. >I tried to dis-assemble the unit to check the mode switch for corrosion. I >found it to be a much bigger job then I expected. >A large spring about 1/2 inch in diameter,and 1/2 inch long, fell out from >under the deck. I might need a service manual before proceeding with further >repairs, but if someone could at least give me the part number for the mode >switch, and tell me where the spring should be installed, I might be able to >get by. >I was going to back out of this job, but, after re-assembling the unit, the >drum motor spins at power turn on, and the cassette-in light blinks. I think >the spring is causing my new symptoms, or, maybe I just screwed up the mech >alignment. I need to at least restore the unit to the same condition as it >was, before I made it worse. Cause the DVD player won't activate, until I >fix the VCR. Another set from hell,...again. > >Any help is appreciated, >LLW > >LeRoy Westlund >Westlund TV & Electronics >97 North Main "Where there's a will,... >Centerfield, UT 84622-0087 There's always a way." >Ph./Fax 435-528-3822 >mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > > _______________________________________________ Tech Repair CD...order your just $49.00 plus shipping...One year of updates free. www.intrepid-video.com www.tech-repair.net Techs mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://intrepid-video.com/mailman/listinfo/techs_intrepid-video.com
