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Repair Guide: Common Issues and Fixes

Brand Model Fault Detailed Problem Solution By
SONYSTRV4
Different transistor usedTransistor 2sd666a is used in the unit. however, the partsdescription has it listed as 2sc1811. a further check with the transistorsubstitution book did not verify that one is a substitute of the other.
SONYICFC21W
Fragile connectorThe connector used to wire the main board to the functionboard is too short and fragile. during repairing, any pressure appliedcan cause it to short or keep the radio on. it is also difficult tostrip and solder.
SONYTFM7720W
Broken connection on antennaNo a.m.
SONYTCK5
Disassembly instructions are missingNo disassembly instructions are given for removal of thebutton assembly.
SONYTCK2A
Defective record switchIntermittent high frequency oscillation. once started, the only way to stop it was to engage record mode and return to play. problem occurred only in play mode.
SONYTCK1A
Error in s/mP/n 8-834-021-xx for motor (d-02162) is listed in the s/m.however, a servicer found dnf-1001b motor, p/n 8-835-006-00, in the unit.which if either of these motors is correct for this model?
SONYPSX30
Detection lever jammedScraping noise. cause is detection lever had been jammedunder protrusion on bottom of cam gear in shipping and was permanentlywarped. this was touching the top of the magnet ass'y on the motor shaft.
SONYPSX30
Incorrect spacing of cam and gearThe gear (reject cam) will not engage. cause is the spacingbetween the cam and the gear on the motor shaft was excessive preventingthe clutch assy to be pushed far enough to engage the teeth. the spacebetween these gears was visibly greater than on oth
SONYICFC11W
L8 disconnectedNo buzzer alarm.
SONYCF520
R401 opensR401 opens and the motor will not run.
SONYTCM121
Belt jumps off motorBelt jumps off motor pulley due to lubricant getting on belt.
SONYTAE5450
Transformer radiating 60hzHum in both channels. volume control had very little effecton control of hum. if volume control turned up, tone controls wouldeffect hum.
SONYSTRV2
Blown transistorsSeveral units came in with blown power fuses.
SONYICF7750W
Timer does not functionTimer will not cut off after activating.
PHILIPS14PV162
Calling installation menuThe installation menu is activated by the following procedure: - switch on the set by means of the stop key. - press simutaneously the cursor left and the cursor right key on the remote control.
PHILIPS14PT156B
No pic (field collapse) - sound okR3449 4r7 feed res to fop chip o/c - no other fault detected
PHILIPS14HT3303
Service code of the fm-radio tuner.In the partslist of the radio-sp/ls-vbatt panel of the chassis manual l9h.2e, the service code of the fm-radio tuner item 1901 was not indicated. the service code is 9352 632 70112
PHILIPS14CN3001/05
Int low contrastCheck preset res (chan scan) isn't shorting to crt aquadag
PHILIPS14CN2201
Dead - correct 100v ht on dummy loadScan coils - had arced across rubber wedge
PHILIPS12TVCR240/05
St/by only - no line driveUg06b clamp diode leaky