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ihatetomatoes
Sony Buff
Joined: Oct 25, 2006
Posts: 12
From: USA
 |  Posted: 2006-10-25 11:39
I have the KV32xbr400. As soon as I hit the power button, the led flashes roughly 7 times I hear the tv make the humming noise....and then returns to standby mode. There is no picture or sound anytime. If I immediately try to power on again, the LED flashes 5 times and the tv does not make the humming noise.
If I let the tv sit unplugged for several weeks, I can plug it back in and it will power up sometimes. It will stay on until turned off. I accidentally turned it off a couple weeks ago.
The service manual for the DX1A chassis (KV-32XBR400, KV-36XBR400) says that 7 flashes is a problem with the H-stop, but lists no probable cause. For all of the other blinks (2-6) it lists the probable cause.
Does anyone know the specific fix for 7 LED flashes? Can anyone narrow down this indicated problem to the specific faulty components...such as is done in the service manual? I expect that something on the D-board is faulty, but I would rather not waste too much money replacing the whole board.
Also, am I counting the LED flashes properly? Sometimes the last LED flash appears to flash on/off quicker than the previous ones.
My tv is roughly 5 years old and I guess I have been "lucky" to have it last that long considering all of the Sony problems listed here.
Probable Cause Location/Detected Symptoms
Display of Standby/Timer LED Flash Count
*One flash count is not used for self-diagnostic.
2 LED flashes (+B overcurrent (OCP))
• H.OUT (Q5030) is shorted. (D board)
• +B PWM (Q5003) is shorted. (D board)
• IC9001,9002, 9003 is shorted.(C board)
- Power does not come on.
- Load on power line is shorted.
3 LED flashes (+B overvoltage (OVP))
• IC6505 is faulty. (D Board)
- Has entered standby mode.
4 LED Flashes (Vertical deflection stopped)
• +/-15V is not supplied.(D board)
• IC 5004 is faulty. (D board)
- Has entered standby state after horizontal raster.
- Vertical deflection pulse is stopped.
- Power line is shorted or power supply is stopped.
5 LED flashes (White balance failure (not balanced))
• Video OUT (IC9001-9003) is faulty. (C board)
• CRT Drive (IC201) is faulty.(A Board)
• G2 is improperly adjusted.
- No raster is generated.
- CRT cathode current detection reference pulse output is small
6 LED Flashes (LOW B OCP/OVP (overcurrent/overvoltage))
• +5 line is overloaded.(A, B Boards)
• +5 line is shorted.(A, B Boards)
• IC6007 is faulty. (A Board)
- No picture
7 LED flashes (H-Stop)
- No picture
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jehill
Sony Senior Advisor
Joined: Mar 13, 2003
Posts: 13795
From: Sewell, NJ
 | Posted: 2006-10-28 16:11
Welcome to Agoraquest! Unfortunately, there are no specific fixes. Unless you can find a tech that can afford the time to actually troubleshoot the set, the usual "fix" is to replace the D board. There are a number of threads on this subject that you should be able to locate with the Agoraquest search engine located at the bottom of the FORUMS page.
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-John
Sony A/V System: KDL-55XBR8, BDP-S550, AVD-C700ES Super Audio CD/DVD Receiver, 4 SS-LA500ED surround speakers, 1 SS-LAC505ED center channel speaker and 1 SA-WD200 Active Subwoofer
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ihatetomatoes
Sony Buff
Joined: Oct 25, 2006
Posts: 12
From: USA
| Posted: 2006-10-30 17:02
After further testing, my set has now settled into a 6 LED flashing status indication. So I began troubleshooting the schematic looking for possible culprits on the 5v supplies and also with IC6007.
Measuring IC6007, I found that its output was as expected.
I have also checked voltages at several locations on the PCB:
(started troubleshooting from AC in, working my way in)
A-Board (notes)
IC6011: o:5v i:15v (expected i:8.1)
D6020: 30v (expected 15v or "stby15v")
T6002: pins 7,8,9 all 15v
CN001/CN3202: OK (SET9v, SET5v, 3.3v all good)
CN6006/CN6505: STBY 5v OK (missing: 33v, main 5v, 9v, & 12v 
So I guess, at this point I am trying to find "MAIN 5v" test points to try and locate where the 5v has failed. It seems that Stby 5v is OK in a couple of areas on the PCB. Will do more checking and re-post later tonight.
Any suggestions on where to further check for the 5v failure that is indicated by the 6 LED flashes?
P.S. - I found that I get 10 or 11 blinks if I leave CN6005 disconnected. Saw some previous posts about 11 LED blinks.
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ihatetomatoes
Sony Buff
Joined: Oct 25, 2006
Posts: 12
From: USA
| Posted: 2006-11-01 08:43
Did some more testing:
D211 - 5v measured on the SET 5v side.
D211 - 0v measured on the Main 5v side.
CN705 - 0v measured at 9v pin, 0v measured on 5v pin.
CN6006 - 5v measured on pin 8 (Stby 5v), all other pins 0-1v.
CN5005 - pin 5 = 0v (Main 5v), pin 7 = 1v (Main 9v).
So where does all of this point me? Best I can tell so far is that I need to look at IC5008 (pin 5), IC6501 and the associated protection circuitry. That's the best I can come up with so far. Since IC6501 has been cited in numerous posts on here, I was already suspicious of it anyway.
I feel like I am slowly narrowing this down, although it has taken me quite a while to follow through these complicated schematics. Cross your fingers, maybe I can save this TV yet.
If not, I'm sure Plasmas and LCDs are getting cheaper by the second with Christmas coming soon.
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MC76
Sony Devotee
Joined: Sep 19, 2005
Posts: 80
From: Lake Geneva,Wi
 | Posted: 2006-11-03 14:43
did you find the problem yet?as I have the same problem
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ihatetomatoes
Sony Buff
Joined: Oct 25, 2006
Posts: 12
From: USA
| Posted: 2006-11-04 14:19
I have not fixed the issue, yet. I am currently waiting for some replacement ICs to show up so I can replace IC6501. I will do some more checking this weekend to see if I can find any other failing parts around IC6501, but based on a lot of posts I have seen on here, I really feel like this is the problem (or it is one of the problems). I guess I'll know more later this weekend.
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BobF
Sonyphile
Joined: Feb 17, 2004
Posts: 643
From:
 | Posted: 2006-11-08 19:41
ihatetomatoes,
Good luck with your repair!
Will you need to remove your D-Board in order to replace IC6501? Or can you do that with the board rotated to the service postion?
One tip that I was given by a local service technician was to cut the body of the IC off the legs so that each of the legs could be removed individually. This is apparently easier than trying to remove the entire IC.
I've also read that it sometimes makes sense to install an IC socket in the original IC location. This minimizes the risk of overheating the IC since you can install the socket by itself. I don't know if this is a viable option for your repair but it's worth considering.
Bob
[ This message was edited by: BobF on 2007-01-10 16:45 ]
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ihatetomatoes
Sony Buff
Joined: Oct 25, 2006
Posts: 12
From: USA
| Posted: 2006-11-10 11:24
Last night I removed the old IC, and I have to say that I wish I had cut the legs first. It was pretty difficult getting the IC out. When it finally did come out, it took some conductive strip with it that was attached to pin 5.
So now I am going to have to probably solder in some jumpers to make sure everything is still connected properly. I am also going to try installing an IC socket if I can find one at a local electronics store. Sounds like a good idea if it will fit in the space.
You can remove the chip in the service position, the only problem is that your soldering iron is going to be very close to the plastic cross beam. Personally, I wasn't woried about a few burn marks on it. I figure that IF I can get this TV working again, I will keep it for another year or two, then probably trash it anyway. Plasmas and LCDs should be even better by then and cheaper. Might know more this weekend.
[ This message was edited by: ihatetomatoes on 2006-11-10 11:34 ]
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BobF
Sonyphile
Joined: Feb 17, 2004
Posts: 643
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| Posted: 2006-11-10 11:58
Thank you very much for the helpful reply.
I'm considering a similar IC replacement on my 36XBR400.
What type of soldering iron did you use? I've read on some electronics forums that temperature controlled soldering stations are nice for circuit board work.
Did you access the chip from the top of the circuit board? Was that difficult?
When you install a socket or the IC, will you apply the solder from the top of the board also? Or could you solder it from the bottom of the board?
On the IC sockets, I have seen these for sale online. Do a Google search for "IC socket" and "18 pin". Radio Shack and Fry's Electronics also sell them.
Again, best of luck with the repair.
Bob
[ This message was edited by: BobF on 2007-01-10 16:46 ]
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ihatetomatoes
Sony Buff
Joined: Oct 25, 2006
Posts: 12
From: USA
| Posted: 2006-11-12 23:48
Since I damaged the underlying conductive trail when removing the old IC, I am planning on adding wire jumpers to make sure the circuit path connections to the IC are still good.
I have found it difficult to find an 18 pin socket locally so I'm not sure I'll add that....but I have a friend that may have a few that I can use. So we'll see what happens.
I have an Ungar 921ZX soldering iron and it worked as well as any other I would suspect. I think you will find it quite annoying to remove the old IC6501. This would be so much easier if they had used a socket to begin with. I removed the IC by heating from the bottom side of the PCB. It is difficult to reach from the top. I suggest getting some small cutters and clipping the pins as best you can before you try to remove the solder.
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BobF
Sonyphile
Joined: Feb 17, 2004
Posts: 643
From:
| Posted: 2006-11-13 11:01
Thanks for the update and the helpful advice.
Best of luck with your jumper installation.
On my end, I have removed the aft case of my 36XBR400 and I pulled the entire chassis assembly rearward. But I'm not quite sure how to rotate the A and the D Boards up into the service position. Feel free to offer advice on that.
Your 32XBR400 might not be identical to my 36XBR400 but I would guess that they are pretty similar in construction. (I think the D-Board itself may be identical.)
Based on your experience, I will definitely remove the IC body and desolder the legs one at a time.
I was able to buy 18 pin IC sockets at my local Fry's Electronics the other day. I will use these sockets for any IC replacements.
Based on advice from a local TV service technician, I'm considering the replacement of three MCZ3001D ICs, two on the D-Board and one on the A-Board.
Thanks for the information on your Unger soldering iron. I decided to buy a better iron than what I have now.
Do you have any advice for removing the original solder? I have copper solder wick and a couple of inexpensive "vacuum sucker" tools but I'm not really sure which would be best for this application.
Again, best of luck with your repair.
Bob
[ This message was edited by: BobF on 2007-01-10 16:49 ]
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ihatetomatoes
Sony Buff
Joined: Oct 25, 2006
Posts: 12
From: USA
| Posted: 2006-11-16 14:28
I have now replaced two of the 3 ICs that are MCZ3001D chips.
Both times I used desoldering wick. On the second chip, IC6001, it was easier to access the chip and I was able to do a better job. Again without cutting the pins, I was able to get this IC out. This time I made sure to desolder better than before, and was able to get the IC out without any damages to the copper clad below. A few of the copper IC pin hole contacts came out, but that was all. This IC was easier to remove mostly because its location was easy to access from both the top and bottom of the pcb. Resoldering in the 18-pin socket was a snap on this IC6001 location. I was done in about 10 minutes.
One other item you will probably need is a chip puller.
After replacing 2/3 of these type ICs, I still have a problem, so I may go ahead and try to replace IC8002....plus do more troubleshooting of the PCB.
To rotate the board up, just disconnect the snaps/clips on the front board with the power switch on it (leave the wires connected) and rotate the whole bottom of the tv up just like is shown in the service manual.
To do your solder work you may have to diconnect several of the wires running to the pcb. I have at one time or another disconnected all of them except for the extremely High voltage lines running to the tube.
I didn't want to mess with the high voltage lines very much at all. Disconnecting to other wires will let you rotate the pcb in a way that makes soldering/IC replacement easier. Also I would just go ahead and remove the speakers from the cabinet and leave them out until the t.v. works again. Removing these will give you more room to view things.
Make sure to label any wires you remove so you can put them back where they went....most of them can only go in one spot and in only one plug direction. There is a pair of Black/White connectors on the right side of the A board that go to the tube that have the same type connector...so make sure you label them.
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BobF
Sonyphile
Joined: Feb 17, 2004
Posts: 643
From:
| Posted: 2006-11-16 15:07
Thanks for the update and all of the tips. That's extremely helpful. I feel like I can move forward now. The board rotation tips were especially helpful.
I think I have a chip puller so I'll go dig that up. I bought some solder wick and one of the Radio Shack "blue tube" vacuum tubes for desoldering.
It didn't even occur to me to remove the speakers. That's a great idea.
And I will definitely label all of the cables before disconnecting anything. I've taken many digital photos also.
When the copper IC pin hole contacts came out, did you need to replace those and, if so, was that difficult?
For your repair, I would definitely replace the IC in the IC8002 location. There was another Agoraquest forum member that repaired his KV-32XBR400 by replacing only the IC in that location. Here's that thread if you haven't seen it yet:
http://agoraquest.com/viewtopic.php?topic=19624&forum=34
Best of luck with your repair. Hopefully the IC8002 replacement will do it.
And thanks again for your help.
Bob
[ This message was edited by: BobF on 2007-01-10 16:50 ]
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ihatetomatoes
Sony Buff
Joined: Oct 25, 2006
Posts: 12
From: USA
| Posted: 2006-11-26 20:06
Over the holiday, I replaced the final MCZ3301D (IC8002). Still not working. Started troubleshooting again from the beginning. Specifically tried to troubleshoot the circuit listed in the Self-Diagnostic Circuit. I am still getting 6 blinks, so my last guess is that IC6007 is bad or another component in the line between there and IC701. I looked online and have not been able to find any suppliers for a replacement chip for IC6007. So the bottom line is that I might try troubleshooting when I can over then next week or so...but if I am at the same place in 2 weeks, then the tv is going in the dumpster.
So unless anyone has any other ideas....I predict that after all of my hard work, I will still have a 150lb paperweight in 2 weeks.
Cheers.
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BobF
Sonyphile
Joined: Feb 17, 2004
Posts: 643
From:
| Posted: 2006-11-26 21:44
Thanks for the update. I'm sorry that replacing the third MCZ3001D IC did not fix your TV.
My TV is still having problems after an initial repair attempt.
I took a look at the locations of the two ICs on the D-Board and the single one on the A-Board and I decided that I might not be up to the task of replacing them. There just seemed to be very little room to access the ICs.
So I brought the chassis to a local electronics technician and he agreed to remove and replace all three ICs for $45. I thought that was reasonable and I asked him to go ahead. For a moment, everything was looking great.
Unfortunately, he spent about 45 minutes attempting to remove the first IC in the IC8002 location without any luck. He was using soldering wick and he was unable to get enough solder out to free the IC. He finally gave up and apologized for his inability to complete the job.
Not wanting to leave it at that, I decided to give it a shot. So I removed the body of the IC by clipping the legs off. I then desoldered and removed the legs one at a time. That went pretty quickly with the exception of one leg which, for some reason, took about 15 minutes. I then soldered in an 18 pin socket and mounted the replacment IC in the socket.
I then reinstalled the chassis, plugged in the set, and......drumroll please...... I got the same 5 flash standby indication that I got before the IC replacement. So no joy in Mudville here. 
I will now attempt to replace the second D-Board MCZ3001D and see if that works.
Thanks again for your update. Hopefully some other forum members will have some other suggestions.
BTW, there is a company called tristatemodule.com that will repair the various Sony boards. For example, they will repair an XBR400 D-Board for about $150 + shipping. That might not be a bad option if you can convince yourself that the D-Board is the source of the problem. And it's cheaper than Sony's current $243 charge for a refurbished D-Board.
Bob
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ihatetomatoes
Sony Buff
Joined: Oct 25, 2006
Posts: 12
From: USA
| Posted: 2006-11-27 16:36
I forgot to mention that I found what appears to be several discrepancies between the schematic diagrams and the component locator views found in the service manual. Beware. There appear to be several other resistors, capacitors, etc. actually on the board that are not shown in the schematics in all places.
Just blow up the area around IC6001, IC6501, and IC8002 on the component view and compare the copper traces/connections to the connections shown in the schematic. You will find that the copper trails often run to other components that are not listed anywhere else in the service manual. For example R6057. As far as I can tell the component is ONLY shown on the component view and is not in the service manual anywhere else. I am suspicious.
IC6501 will be the hardest to remove. 8002 and 6001 are not that bad, but yes there are a couple of pins that are pains. Before you try to remove 6501, I would suggest examining really closely the voltages on ICs 9001, 9003 and 201. These are the probable problems based on your flash code.......If you don't have to replace 6501, then I would stay away from it entirely. If you do decide to replace it, use the cut the pin method again and you should have better luck than I did.
If I have time and maybe a little more patience in the next couple weeks I am going to look at 6007 and 701 more closely. There has to be a problem somewhere in there with a short.
Well we are pretty much shooting in the dark here anyway. I doubt either of us has a way to even tell if our replacement ICs were in fact good. So without a good deal of luck on our side, and perhaps an obvious problem to fix, our chances of success seem somewhat limited.
The one good thing if I am unsuccessful is that I won't ever have to move this SOB again. I priced flat screens last night.
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BobF
Sonyphile
Joined: Feb 17, 2004
Posts: 643
From:
| Posted: 2006-11-27 17:38
Thanks for the warning about the schematic diagrams. I'll keep that in mind.
I already removed IC6501 last night with the clipped pin method. That pretty went well as my desoldering technique has improved greatly. The time consuming part was turning the chassis around multiple times as I alternated between grabbing the cut pins on one side of the board with a hemostat and desoldering the connection from the other side. The black plastic cross-brace on the chassis also made the soldering a bit of a pain. I used one of those head mounted magnifiers and that was a great help.
I'll try to solder in another 18 pin socket this evening and install the IC. If the TV still produces the five flash pattern after the IC6501 replacement, I'll check out the voltages on the three ICs you mentioned. On that topic, I'm not really sure about where the negative (or black) DMM probe tip should be placed when the IC pin voltages are contacted with the red tip. Do I use a ground on the IC itself? I apologize for such a basic question.
The one good thing if I am unsuccessful is that I won't ever have to move this SOB again. I priced flat screens last night.
That made me laugh! I can totally relate to that comment. These sets are incredibly heavy. I think my 36XBR400 is about 235 pounds. The set is so front/tube heavy that that Sony should have put handles or the like on the case. I'm sure a number of these sets have been dropped while people have struggled to move them.
I've also been looking at newer (and lighter) displays but I haven't found anything yet that really jumps out at me. If I can't get my XBR400 working, I might wait to see the new Samsung displays that are due out in 2007.
Bob
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BobF
Sonyphile
Joined: Feb 17, 2004
Posts: 643
From:
|  Posted: 2006-11-28 10:33
**** SUCCESS! ***
My TV is working again!
Replacing the MCZ3001D IC in the IC6501 location on the D-Board did the trick. I've cycled the power several times and the TV is turning on and off normally.
So my KV-36XBR400's symptoms were due to a D-Board problem. I hope that my experience will help other XBR400 owners down the road.
Bob
[ This message was edited by: BobF on 2007-01-10 16:52 ]
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Eddie73
Sony Fan
Joined: Jan 10, 2006
Posts: 3
From: Orlando
| Posted: 2007-05-01 16:35
I have the same Sony (KV32xbr400) with the same problem but mine happened slowly over a couple months time first I noticed it would take longer to turn on until eventually no picture at all. Any idea what 11 blinks means?
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jehill
Sony Senior Advisor
Joined: Mar 13, 2003
Posts: 13795
From: Sewell, NJ
| Posted: 2007-05-01 19:34
Welcome to Agoraquest! The documented blink codes only go up to 7 blinks. If you don't see n blinks, pause, n blinks, etc., you are not seeing an error code. Please note that it is normal for the standby light to blink during start-up until the picture appears. I suspect that's what your observed. If you turn the TV off and then back on, it will blink fewer times because its already warmed up.
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-John
Sony A/V System: KDL-55XBR8, BDP-S550, AVD-C700ES Super Audio CD/DVD Receiver, 4 SS-LA500ED surround speakers, 1 SS-LAC505ED center channel speaker and 1 SA-WD200 Active Subwoofer
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Eddie73
Sony Fan
Joined: Jan 10, 2006
Posts: 3
From: Orlando
| Posted: 2007-05-02 19:18
Thanks I've tried that but it still keeps blinking 11 times is there a way to make the error code show? IE hold down buttons wile turning on like some other equipment?
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BobF
Sonyphile
Joined: Feb 17, 2004
Posts: 643
From:
| Posted: 2007-05-03 00:52
On 2007-05-02 19:18, Eddie73 wrote:
Thanks I've tried that but it still keeps blinking 11 times is there a way to make the error code show? IE hold down buttons wile turning on like some other equipment?
I'm not a service technician but I don't think there's a way to force an error code to display.
There is a way to bring up a diagnostic screen that lists the recent "event" codes but you'll need to get your TV to turn on for that.
BTW, you might try cycling the power on your TV over and over again to see if that might get the TV to turn on. That worked for a week or two before my TV refused to turn on at all. Once on it would work fine until I turned it off.
For my KV-36XBR400, I never did get a diagnostic code. My standby light, over the course of time, had a non-repeating sequences of 5, 6 and 7 blinks.
I just gambled that one of the MCZ3001D ICs failed since that appeared to be a common failure source.
You might want to send jehill a private message and request a copy of the Sony Service bulletin that lists common failures for several Sony TV models, including the KV-32XBR400 that you own.
See this thread for more details:
http://agoraquest.com/viewtopic.php?topic=26985&forum=34
Don't request a copy in that thread as jehill doesn't continuously scan these forums. Just send him a PM and be sure to include your email address.
The MCZ3001D that failed in my TV was among the common failures listed in that service bulletin. I found out about that bulletin after I repaired my TV.
If you want to read a little more about my repair, see Page 9 of this thread:
http://agoraquest.com/viewtopic.php?topic=1121&forum=34&start=80&select_page_number=9
Good luck!
Bob
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ntehicks
Sony Buff
Joined: Jun 02, 2007
Posts: 23
From: West Jordan City
| Posted: 2007-06-23 01:34
I have a Sony KV32XBR400 I was getting a 5 blink error and replaced one TDA6111Q Video output amplifier chip that was located on the C board. Now when I turn the tv on the screen starts out low and then gets brighter with some traces on the screen until it goes out and then 6 blinks. looking for any help on what to look at next thanks.
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jehill
Sony Senior Advisor
Joined: Mar 13, 2003
Posts: 13795
From: Sewell, NJ
| Posted: 2007-06-23 09:03
See the first page of this thread for the meaning of the 6 blink error code. It sounds like you left a solder bridge when you installed the video driver that shorted out the +5V supply. The first thing that you need to do is carefully inspect the connections to the chip that you replaced for solder bridges. Make sure that there are none. Now, you have to determine if anything was damaged. Keep your fingers crossed!
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-John
Sony A/V System: KDL-55XBR8, BDP-S550, AVD-C700ES Super Audio CD/DVD Receiver, 4 SS-LA500ED surround speakers, 1 SS-LAC505ED center channel speaker and 1 SA-WD200 Active Subwoofer
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ntehicks
Sony Buff
Joined: Jun 02, 2007
Posts: 23
From: West Jordan City
| Posted: 2007-06-26 22:49
I have examined the traces on the solider job I did and all traces are without any bridges. the part I replaced had a black burn spot on the chip and looks like it flamed out. it made a black burn spot on the board as well. I have tested all the resistors and diodes in this area all are good. I am hoping someone has had a simular problem with the screen getting brighter until it goes out right as you turn on the tv and the 6 blinks . I dont know if I should just replace the IC6501 or the Varistor that was talked about in a previous post. If anyone knows where I can get a traning manual or schematic for this set I would be must appreciated. thanks.
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BobF
Sonyphile
Joined: Feb 17, 2004
Posts: 643
From:
| Posted: 2007-06-27 13:18
On 2007-06-26 22:49, ntehicks wrote:
I have examined the traces on the solider job I did and all traces are without any bridges. the part I replaced had a black burn spot on the chip and looks like it flamed out. it made a black burn spot on the board as well. I have tested all the resistors and diodes in this area all are good. I am hoping someone has had a simular problem with the screen getting brighter until it goes out right as you turn on the tv and the 6 blinks . I dont know if I should just replace the IC6501 or the Varistor that was talked about in a previous post. If anyone knows where I can get a traning manual or schematic for this set I would be must appreciated. thanks.
Do you have a copy of the Sony service bulletin that lists the likely causes for XBR400 problems? If not, see the following thread and send a Private Message (PM) request to jehill and be sure to include an email address:
http://agoraquest.com/viewtopic.php?topic=26985&forum=34
IC6501 is listed as one of the potential problem areas. (Replacing that IC fixed my XBR400's power on problems, as you can see from my earlier posts in this thread.)
Did you try some Google searches with your model number and some descriptive words for the symptoms?
Good Luck!
Bob
[ This message was edited by: BobF on 2007-06-27 13:31 ]
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BasementDigger
Sony Fan
Joined: Jul 07, 2007
Posts: 2
From: North Carolina
| Posted: 2007-07-07 22:29
I have the exact problem described by ihatetomatoes with the LED flashing 6 times repeatedly. Has anyone figured this out yet?
Thanks,
Tim
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BobF
Sonyphile
Joined: Feb 17, 2004
Posts: 643
From:
| Posted: 2007-07-08 00:48
On 2007-07-07 22:29, BasementDigger wrote:
I have the exact problem described by ihatetomatoes with the LED flashing 6 times repeatedly. Has anyone figured this out yet?
Thanks,
Tim
Tim,
Did you have a copy of the Sony service bulletin I mentioned above? If not, see the instructions on how to request a copy from forum member Jehill. That will give you a good starting point!
Good luck!
Bob
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ntehicks
Sony Buff
Joined: Jun 02, 2007
Posts: 23
From: West Jordan City
| Posted: 2007-09-22 04:40
Can I ask where is IC201 the Drive for CRT is located. supose to be on A board but can not find
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ntehicks
Sony Buff
Joined: Jun 02, 2007
Posts: 23
From: West Jordan City
| Posted: 2007-09-26 00:39
UPDATE ON KV32XBR400
I was getting 5 blinks, so I found on the crt board a bad video driver chip part number TDA6111Q. I replaced that and then started to get 6 blinks. and the screen would start off low and then get really bright and then shut off. I replaced the 5 volt regulator on the A board part number PQ05RF21 Sharp part # 8-759-513-71. still 6 blinks. so I replaced all three mcz3001d chips and now the 6 blinks have gone to 5 blinks again and no high voltage. I have replaced the Varistor that is on the A board part number VD6001 VARISITOR ERZV 10D 271. and still get a few clicks on the relays you can here the degausing circuit working but still not HV and 5 blinks. I know the high voltage works due to the last problem with screen getting bright. If any of you have suggestions I am open to them. thanks. I think the next step I will replace the other 2 video out IC9002 and IC 9003 and see if that makes a difference.
I have also replaced a small blue cap that is right next to the Horizontal drive it is a .0047 2KV
[ This message was edited by: ntehicks on 2007-10-03 00:52 ]
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BobF
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| Posted: 2007-09-26 10:27
On 2007-09-26 00:39, ntehicks wrote:
UPDATE ON KV32XBR400
I was getting 5 blinks, so I found on the crt board a bad video driver chip. I replaced that and then started to get 6 blinks. and the screen would start off low and then get really bright and then shut off. I replaced the 5 volt regulator on the A board. still 6 blinks. so I replaced all three mcz3001d chips and now the 6 blinks have gone to 5 blinks again and no high voltage. I have ordered the Varistor that is on the A board. I will install that and let you know if that fixes the issues. I know the high voltage works due to the last problem with screen getting bright. If any of you have suggestions I am open to them. thanks.
Thanks for the update. Did you get a copy of the Sony Service bulletin from jehill? That might list some other possibilities. Also, for future reference, what were the part numbers of driver chip and the 5 volt regulator?
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BobF
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| Posted: 2008-03-26 23:48
On 2008-03-26 22:43, manseau wrote:
Congrats Bob! I've got the same problem and after an 80 dollar service call and a suggestion that on a 5 year old tv the tube might be the next problem, I'm game to try your solution. Did you use the IC Sockets? I've used them on occassion on power circuits and they definately mitigate potential problems. When I hear the "kerchunk" when the power button is hit I think there is a pretty good instantaneous amperage draw to get that set on line. Anyway, thanks for the observations and the "excelsior" post on your achievement.
Best regards,
David
Thank you for the positive feedback.
Yes, I did use 18-pin sockets for my repair. I highly recommend their use.
I discussed that in a little more detail along with some soldering tips in the following thread:
http://agoraquest.com/viewtopic.php?topic=1121&forum=34&start=90&select_page_number=10
(The solder tips are more directed to those without a lot of soldering experience.)
If you get a chance, read some of the other repair experiences that were posted after mine. There are a lot of good tips and "lessons learned" that were posted by other forum members.
Best of luck with your repair attempt!
Bob
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manseau
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Joined: Jan 04, 2008
Posts: 3
From: Portland
| Posted: 2008-03-26 22:43
On 2006-11-28 10:33, BobF wrote:
<FONT size=5>**** SUCCESS! ***
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My TV is working again!
Replacing the MCZ3001D IC in the IC6501 location on the D-Board did the trick. I've cycled the power several times and the TV is turning on and off normally.
So my KV-36XBR400's symptoms were due to a D-Board problem. I hope that my experience will help other XBR400 owners down the road.
Bob
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Congrats Bob! I've got the same problem and after an 80 dollar service call and a suggestion that on a 5 year old tv the tube might be the next problem, I'm game to try your solution. Did you use the IC Sockets? I've used them on occassion on power circuits and they definately mitigate potential problems. When I hear the "kerchunk" when the power button is hit I think there is a pretty good instantaneous amperage draw to get that set on line. Anyway, thanks for the observations and the "excelsior" post on your achievement.
Best regards,
David
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dziring
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Joined: Jun 25, 2008
Posts: 1
From: Los Angeles, CA
| Posted: 2008-06-25 23:28
Hi! Just my luck! Was about to sell my Sony KV-36XBR450 at a garage sale this weekend, turned it on tonight, and the picture turned greenish and the set turned itself off. Now it's blinking 5 times intermittently on and off and keeps turning itself off. If anyone has a solution, my email is emzbrother at aol. I would very much appreciate any help. Either that, or if someone in LA wants to buy the thing cheap, I'm sure we could work something out :-) Cell phone is 310 926 4544.
Thanks! David
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