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The Lamp timer will not cause it to shut down. The timer should have been reset when you first turned the TV on after replacing the bulb. Make sure your bulb is an Osram brand bulb. If not, then you do not want to use it as it may not be very good.

Timer is not identified for certain. Expert does not have instruction manual and can only guess at cause of problem.
For example not all timers are rated for CFL or halogen bulbs.
Loose light bulb filament, or loose light bulb, or dirt in light bulb socket can cause problem, replace light bulb.
Conflicts in timer programming can cause problem with digital timer.
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1) Add a comment and describe timer appearance and if timer is programmable or has a rotary dial.
Describe what buttons appear on timer.

2) Take photo of timer and post on flickr and add comment with link to that photo.

3) Scan your timer instructions into file format. Post this file to Flickr and then add a comment with link to those instructions.

You posted under malibu power pack.

Power packs do not have repair parts.
Occasionally folks write fixya saying they took power pack apart, but nobody reports repairing transformer or timer.

'Harry' wrote fixya with helpful information.
His timer stopped working so he bought cheap plug-in timer, set power pack to override, and then plugged power pack into cheap timer.
Harry said his power pack has 5 year warranty and he was negotiating with Malibulights.com for replacement. No word how that came out.

Best I found are tips for next power pack that might save money:
The reason I add tips now, before power pack needs replacement is some fella wrote fixya.
He bought 500 Watt power pack to replace 300 Watt > thinking bigger was better.
Power pack burned out. Here's why:
a) Match wattage of bulbs with wattage of power pack
Lets say you have fifteen 20 watt bulbs = 300 watts, so install 300Watt power pack
b) Installing a 500W power pack on 300W of bulbs will burn out bulbs and power pack.
c) Replace bulbs as soon as they burn out or other bulbs will burn out and power pack will burn out.
d) When working on bulbs, unplug power pack or power pack may burn out.
http://www.malibulights.com/guides_support/low_voltage_planning_guide/select_your_power_pack

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Also take advantage of fixya expert assistance live.
For a price, expert works with you via e-mail while you work on timer or any do-it-yourself project.
Fixya is always less expensive than a service call.

Malibulights.com has manuals.
http://malibulights.com/customer_service/owners_manuals.aspx

People post malibu questions on Fixya each day.
Some people report being able to take apart power pack and timers, but nobody reports being able to fix power pack once it stops functioning.

If you can get manual override to turn lights on, 'Harry' wrote to fixya with some help.
His timer stopped working so he bought cheap plug-in timer, set power pack to override, and then plugged power pack into cheap timer.
Harry also said his power pack has 5 year warranty and he was negotiating with Malibulights.com for replacement. No word how that came out.

There are no parts for power packs.
Best I found are tips for next power pack that might save money:
The reason I add tips now, before your power pack needs replacement is some fella wrote fixya.
He bought 500 Watt power pack to replace 300 Watt > thinking bigger was better.
Power pack burned out. Here's why:
a) Match wattage of bulbs with wattage of power pack
Lets say you have fifteen 20 watt bulbs = 300 watts, so install 300Watt power pack
b) Installing a 500W power pack on 300W of bulbs will burn out bulbs and power pack.
c) Replace bulbs as soon as they burn out or other bulbs will burn out and power pack will burn out.
d) When working on bulbs, unplug power pack or power pack may burn out.
http://www.malibulights.com/guides_support/low_voltage_planning_guide/select_your_power_pack

Add a comment for more free help.
Also take advantage of fixya expert assistance live.
For a price, expert works with you via e-mail while you work on timer or any do-it-yourself project.
Fixya is always less expensive than a service call.

1.remove timer from power pack. this includes all wiring to timer and switch.
2. buy a timer at Home depot.
3. plug power pack into timer,
4. reattach low voltage output wires to garden lighting system or whatever you use the low voltage for.

this is the second time I had to do this remedy. the timer that comes with the power pack really stinks!

You have malibu-type low-voltage transformer.

There are no repair parts for this type of timer, and nobody reports being able to fix timer once it goes bad.

1) "Harry" wrote to fixya with a work-around: He bought cheap plug-in timer, set malibu timer on override, and plugged malibu into wall timer.

2) Harry also said that his timer has 5 year warranty, and he was negotiating for replacement.
Contact Intermatic:
http://www.intermatic.com/customer%20service.aspx

3) Buy another timer:
http://www.amazon.com/Malibu-Intermatic-600watt-Professional-Transformer/dp/B000PGPO50

4) I found tips for next power pack that might save money:
The reason I add tips now, before power pack needs replacement is some fella wrote fixya.
He bought 500 Watt power pack to replace 300 Watt > thinking bigger was better.
Power pack burned out. Here's why:
a) Match wattage of bulbs with wattage of power pack
-15 each X 20 watt bulbs = 300 watts, so install 300Watt power pack
b) Installing a 500W power pack on 300W of bulbs will burn out bulbs and power pack.
c) Replace bulbs as soon as they burn out or other bulbs will burn out and power pack will burn out.
d) When working on bulbs, unplug power pack or it may burn out.
http://www.malibulights.com/guides_support/low_voltage_planning_guide/select_your_power_pack

Add a comment for more free help.
Also take advantage of fixya phone service.
For a price, expert speaks with you over phone while you work on timer or any do-it-yourself project.
Fixya is always less expensive than a service call.

Trippers for low voltage timers are not available at Malibulights.com or Intermatic, or ebay.
That explains why folks ask power pack questions on fixya instead of finding results at the manufacturer's website.
New Malibu power packs are electronic and not mechanical

'Harry' wrote me about a work-around for lost trippers.
He bought ordinary 3-prong wall timer, and then set malibu power pack override to ON, and then plugged power pack into wall timer. 3-prong timers sell for $10 at Walmart and Target.
http://www.amazon.com/Woods-59204-Weather-Outdoor-Repeats/dp/B0014WRNNK
http://www.smarthome.com/56006/Woods-13571-Indoor-and-Outdoor-24-Hour-Mechanical-Timers-2-Pack/p.aspx
I put my busted power pack on a remote timer, but I like timers.
http://www.amazon.com/Woods-32555-Weatherproof-Outdoor-Converter/dp/B001Q9EFUK

My research into power pack issues resulted in tips for maintaining and setting up power packs.
The reason I add these tips now, before your power pack needs replacement is some fella wrote-in.
He bought 500 Watt power pack to replace 300 Watt > thinking bigger was better.
Power pack burned out. Here's why:
1) Match wattage of bulbs with wattage of power pack
-15 each X 20 watt bulbs = 300 watts, so install 300Watt power pack
2) Installing a 500W power pack on 300W of bulbs will burn out bulbs and power pack.
3) Replace bulbs as soon as they burn out or other bulbs will burn out and power pack will burn out.
4) When working on bulbs, unplug power pack or it may burn out.
http://www.malibulights.com/guides_support/low_voltage_planning_guide/select_your_power_pack

http://malibulights.com/docs/pdf/8100-9300-01.pdf

Here is the 300Watt power pack manual with detailed setting instructions
Replacement parts are not available for Power pack or timer

Couple things to remember:
Power pack has to have correct number of lights
For example, you need 15 - 20Watt bulbs
15 x 20 = 300 Watts for 300 Watt power pack
If you have fewer bulbs, the bulbs will burn out quickly and power pack will fail
When bulb burns out, replace as soon as possible, or other bulbs will be overpowered and then more bulbs burn out

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Go to the menu and you'll find lamp timer section.