It doesn't even know it is there. i reinstalled it. cleaned it. took it out, and out put it back in. i've done all that and it still doesn't notice it

The old standby of glass cleaner should do the trick. Use a spray bottle, and spray a small 4x4 section at a time, let it sit for about 2min. , then wipe up with rags. Do NOT let it dry on the floor. You have a buildup of product on the floor. The pine cleaner has a small amount of oil in it and it builds up over time. For a good glass cleaner- I would suggest ZEP glass cleaner. For daily cleaning- I would suggest white vinegar 1 part vinegar to 3 parts HOT water. It will sanitize, and also remove salt stains from the floor left by winter boots and dog footprints.

I would call EA and tell them your code does not work. I would also edit your question so that someone doesn't take your unique code and it it for themselves.

I would take it to a Bernina repairman, nice machine and well worth getting it serviced by a qualified technician.

I presume that you've tried the obvious things like a new needle and checking the bobbin case is in correctly.

I have not removed an oil slinger yet, but these guys have done many. I am a member of their site you enjoy their comments.

http://forums2.gardenweb.com/forums/load/tractor/msg102128206869.html

Send it for servicing. The liquid may have seeped into the motherboard and spoilt something.

If you still want to try, but it near a warm, not hot heat source. It may speed up the evaporating of the persisting liquid in the laptop.

You simply took a plug out as far as I know. It's a drain plug like they used to put in them years ago and you've done no harm as far as I know. I'd put it back in and start the engine up. There is nothing in the crankcase but the crankshaft. There is a plug under the cam chest but it's just a drain plug as well. That might be the one you took out. If so, no harm has been done.

Good Luck
Steve

I have the same problem on a gas 2600. Sometimes it engages and sometimes it doesn't. you can replace just the drive end and gear, that's going to be my next shot. I've had the starter off several times and cleaned and inspected it and it "appears" to be working correctly. I even took it to the starter guys we've always used and they found nothing wrong.

well there is one where u have to put a pin through the hinge to lock it in a certain place to remove and reinstall it..kinda tricky. locks it in the semi-open position. others have pieces that swivel down to lock the hinge in that position for removal and reinstall. it's not easy if you've never done it. :)

You are going to want to replace the water pump on the machine. Also you might want to look into replacing the belt that runs it. If that still des not working, you probably have a clog in the hose coming form the heater element. This is VERY common with the Bissells. Good Luck!