I replaced the lamp on my Sony Wega and I still don't have a picture. The lamp light comes on after a minute or so and there is an intermittent crackling sound. I did not have this sound before I replaced the lamp. Whats the problem?

If it is Sony Grand WEGA KDF-42WE655 tv then it seems time to replace lamp in tv to solve this issue.
When did you replaced lamp in tv last time? If lamp has not been replaced in 2-3 years then replace it to fix tv problem.
Lamp replacement procedure is easy and written in user manual, please buy Sony original lamp from nearest Sony store for good picture in tv.
Thanks.

Hi,
It is symptom of weak lamp in tv.
Please replace lamp, replacement procedure would be written in user manual and its easy. Buy Sony original lamp for good picture in tv.
Let me know if you have additional question.
Thanks.

Sony KDF-60XS955 picture goes and power/standby light light flashes


Hi,

Most likely you have bulb failure. First step in troubleshooting is "Change the Lamp or Bulb". Lightning, power line bumps and collisions with vacuum cleaners can all shorten lamp life. Rough handling in shipment can also happen without your knowledge.

+90% of all Sony LCD Rear Projector "No Picture or Intermittent Picture" faults are related to bulb failure.

If new lamp does not improve the situation, then hands-on troubleshooting by someone that has parts and knows how the unit works is the only practical remedy.

easyab

I think a new lamp will solve the problem. It may need a claeaning. This TV is known for optical block failures soon after a lamp replacement. Call Sony for details

Lamp need it replaced.The lamp is dead.

This usually means the Lamp is failing. Replacing the Lamp usually fixes it. I would only use a Sony Replacement.
You can order one from Sony at 1800-222-SONY or you may be able to pick one up from a local Sony Retailer.
Skyassoc

My Sony Wega KDF-55XS955 55" was going on for 1-2 minutes then going black with no sound and after a few minutes would come back on. After reading all the posts and talking with a repair guy I replaced the bulb and that fixed the problem.

Hi,
Symptom shows that TV needs Lamp replacement.
Sony TV Lamp is available in Part Store and lamp replacement procedure is written in user manual of TV.

Its most likely an intermittent lamp. The lamp door is located behind the front panel. The front panel can be removed after loosening the two thumb wheels located on either end of the TV in the rear. Observe the light coming from the area around the lamp door. If you see that the light is going out, its the lamp. You can also access the self-diagnosis menu by using the remote control. Start with the TV off. Push the "mute", then the number 5 button, and then the volume down button followed by the power button. When the picture appears, the menu will been visable. If there is a failure with the lamp, or a fan, or many other areas in the TV there will be a number value to the right of the parameter that indicates the number of times the error has occurred.

michtech

could be lamp or lamp driver the only way to tell is to replac on at a time.