I have a totally dead Texas Star amp that won't even light-up.I have checked both fuses & the big diode diode that crosses both hot fuses.I also took the big diode outta line,& no power.Could someone please tell me what to check next?I also don't see any burnt foil traces.It has 2 fans added to the CW key that are hooked up to the 2nd button,that won't come-on,either.Thank-you!
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Squirrly, do you have any experience with a dc voltmeter? If so, I would check the legs on the power switch. You have like 4 or 5 pins in line on the switch. As your pushing the switch in, it's transferring the power from 1 or 2 pins to the other pins. I had a 667 that the power switch burnt inside and would not turn on the amp. The problem is it's a double sided circuit board and the switches come as a set. 2 strikes right there unless your experienced with soldering and desoldering and troubleshooting. The other option I have is that your Texas star is possibly still under warranty. Here is a post telling about it on another site.
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Texas Star has an 8-year warranty.
If it's not a basket case you should call Mike at TS and ask for an RA# to send it in for repair.
Even if you don't want to send it in and rather fix it yourself I'd call him and ask for ideas.
Call 760-480-8800
M-F, 1-4pm PDT
Ask for Mike in Texas Star.
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hope this helps you out,,, Mechanic
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Thanks Mechanic,I'll check-out those switches.The 2nd one looks like it has been a little warm.Yes,I have lots experience soldering & using meters.I just need some help diagnosing issues periodically.Those switches come as a unit for about $30,& look like a humdinger to put in,but I can handle it.When I turned it on the other day,it lit up & the fans came on,& then went totally dead.I tried cb tricks the other day & didn't see any posts relevant to my case,but I'll check some of the other forums that I have joined.Thanks so much for the tips,& I'll let ya know what I find-out. Squirrly
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