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Sony Repair Guide: Common Issues and Fixes

Brand Model Fault Detailed Problem Solution By
SONYCFS3000
Problem with eject button on tape drive unitUnit would lock up and does not eject tape.
SONYKV2690R
No tuning, replace c-140 on a boardHigh voltage would come up at turn on but no tuning functionscould be performed. found c140 on busy line between memory chip and pllcontroller chip was partially shorted which was lowering voltage at pin 30of pll, indicating a constant busy.
SONYCFSF11
Missing part numbers - pm101, 102, 103Need part numbers for solenoids pm101, 102 and 103. they are not in the service manual. -hq comments: part numbers for pm101 and 102 is 1-454-351-00 and1-454-352-00 for pm103. will issue a s/b.
SONYHMK119
Part number missing - tension spring; fwd idlerNeed part # for spring that goes with forward idler assyx-3561-801-0. this is on page 15 in lower right hand corner. -hq comments: the part # for compression spring is 3-561-843-00. foryour information, the same forward idler assy is used in the tcm-7
SONYKV1331
No picture, but has sound, repaired broken groundNo picture.
SONYCCDV8
Camera power will not turn onTape section working fine, but camera does not turn on.
SONYKV1311CR
No vhf, high or low, uhf ok, replaced the vhf tunerUnable to get vhf high or low, uhf was okay. found vhf tunerbt896 defective.
SONYCCDV8
Fuse keeps blowingFuse keeps blowing.
SONYTC207
Part number missing - head deck assyNeed part number for head deck assy, as shown on page 17 ofservice manual. -hq comments: please order a replacement assembly by p/n a-3164-130-a.will issue a s/b.
SONYCDP302
Intermittent operation - bad soldering c905Intermittent operation. when not operating correctly, the+10.8 volt line is 8.2 volts. all other supplies are normal.
SONYSTRVX550
Schematic discrepancyAuto stop circuit in unit is different from schematic. -hq comments: there is a difference as you pointed out. the diode1s1555 is a recent addition and there are units that do not have it. ifthere is no diode, add it in. the diode ensures that protec
SONYCCDV8
Unit shuts off intermittentlySometimes a battery would last 30 min and the unit would shutoff. sometimes the unit would not come on right away. the customer wouldhave to press the power button several times for it to work.
SONYSTRAV460
Premature shutdownNormal operation at low volume, protection operates at 20dblevel. memory disappears. c801 leaked electrolyte onto pcb.
SONYKV2665
Sound mute intermittently, "m" board ic-001The unit would intermittently mute the sound. proper opera-tion could be restored by pushing the enter button.
SONYXR33
Service manuals - car stereoThe s/m for the new car stereo are still not in kc. the dis-tributor has some product being returned for service. the manuals thatthey need are: xr-33/33a/44/66/80/740/780/900 and xm-300/700/120 supp. -hq comments: due to heavy work load, the npc must
SONYCDXR7
Disc will not loadThe disc will not load. the chucking arm gets below its guidepin blocking disccdx-5.
SONYKV1957R
No remote or manual operation, solder blob removedSet would turn on immediately when plugged into ac. no func-tion buttons would operate and the set could not be turned off unless itwas unplugged.
SONYSLHF300
No play operationUnit would load tape, but no power lamp and when play buttonwas pushed, no tape movement. drum motor would not turn and neither wouldthe capstan motor, found cold solder joint on cn3/ps-39 board, terminalno. 4. this is the 9v supply line.
SONYCFSV2
Tape transport replacement as per s/b #125The cfs-v2 tape transport i received from kc was incompatiblewith the original chassis. s/b #125 listed p/n x-3570-050-4 as thereplacement. the new brake levers switch arm is too short to actuate thepower switch (s304). also a portion of the brake lev
SONYSL2000
P/n for sl-5146 capstan perpendicularity jigThe instructions provided with p/n a-6759-172-a chassis assymechanical note that an alignment jig is necessary for proper adjustmentof capstan shaft perpendicularity. what is p/n for jig (sl-5146)? -hq comments: the p/n for the sl-5146 capstan shaft pe