Sounds more to me like a control bd issue or power flucation magnatron or element wont affect the display
I, too, was just visited by the GE repairman that said my two year old microwave needs a new Magnitron Tube. Although it was under warranty, it would cost me $184 to have it repaired. That is, $69.95 for the service call and the rest for opening up the side panel and slipping the tube in -- all in all, about 15 minutes of labor. I am going to buy a new microwave, not a GE.
GE should be ashamed for selling such poorly made products and setting such ridiculous fees for each repair.
I had the same problem and Ge svc rep said it was the magnetron. Teh magnetron is under warranty. However labor is not. We just bought a new one ( not a ge) for 140. .
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My GE JVM1651BB005 runs for one second, turns off and prompts to reset the clock. I have been researching this for a couple hours and came across a solution suggesting a magtube? Do you agree? If so, where do I find one, are they expensive, and can I replace it myself? Many thanks!
Have had same problem--stops and message to reset clock/date--for 6 mths. Now it's completely dead.
Same problem as the others. Sometimes I can get it to work by pressing on the face plate and holding it down when it's on. (At least, it seems to help sometimes) But that gets old after 1 minute. If it's a circuit board as someone mentioned, is that easy to fix, or should I just get a new one? This is only 3.5 years old. Thanks!
Same as others, 3 seconds into cycle all possible lights come on display, and then clock reset request. Magnatrons are warrantied for 10 years and are free if you call GE. HOWEVER, this is more likely a case of a cracked solder on the PCB contol panel. I will probably take apart and inspect the board, as start up vibration is probably the cause
We have the same problem of this JVM1650WH02 GE Spacesaver Microwave shutting down after a few seconds, mostly in the popcorn sensor cooking mode, with the display changing to jiberish then asking for a clock / control panel reset. I have seen and have been told of a solution of replacing the humidity sensor (F4 Code on display). I have also seen on the internet from various sources: solutions ranging from replacing the magnetron unit to placing something internally between the circuit board and the computer panel so as to eliminate microwaves which leak internally and effect the control panel, thereby shutting it down into a problem or short default (jiberish display). The "something" placed between the circuit board and the computer control panel (which is behind the keypad) is simply a piece of aluminum foil sealed inside a large ziploc bag which is taped in place to cover the circuit board, between it and the computer control panel in front of the circuit board. Makes sense - the foil stops the errant microwaves, the plastic bag avoids contact of the foil with the electronics. This is a frustrating problem as this GE unit is only 3 years old and we have been told it could cost $200 to $300 to service the problem. It has been suggested to us (by a service facility which also sells units like this) to change / replace the entire microwave. This is NOT a throwaway or disposable item. It should be good for 10 years or more, for what we paid for it.
In this economy we all look for inexpensive but good fixes. There have been several suggested fixes in this forum and other forums - which one has worked?? GE's solution is a new humidity sensor due to an occazsional F4 Code. Anyone do that yet? Anyone do any of the other suggestions yet? WJM
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