Sony wega 55" six red flashes and will not power up?

The ballast board is bad..it's the board the lamp connects directly to.

3 blinks should on this model mean "LAMP DOOR IS NOT CLOSED" BUT IT really means something else.

Can I assist you?

I can tell you how to prove this or not and if proved it is a simple and not expensive repair..

SD TECH

Try to replace Lamp part number XL-2200U / XL-2200 but since screen getting darker you may have problem with Optical Block very expensive repair

According to the manual (you can see it here) page 122 that describes 3 red flashing lights:

"The lamp cover is not attached securely. When you secure the lamp cover, the POWER / STANDBY light flashes in red and the LCD projection TV enters the standby mode (see page22)"

Page 22 says:

"... if the POWER / STANDBY light flashes continuously, this may indicate the display unit needs servicing..."


Most DLP displays make use of a "color wheel". These small motors spin at many thousands of RPM. They often begin to make scratching sounds when they are beginning to fail. Some manufacturers make it difficult to change yourself - and others make it pretty easy.

I hope this was at least a good starting point for you & good luck. Please rate my reply. Thank you.

try unplugging the tv and waiting a minute and try it again if its still the same? It sounds like a Capicitor problem on the Power supply.

According to Sony's diagnostic chart, a six blink code means the plus/minus 17 volt line is not being supplied from the G1 board. (The Power Supply). I would replace the G1 board and that should fix your problem.
I hope this helps,
Skyassoc

hi
seems that you have a bad low voltage regulation in power suply section

Six blinks indicates a faulty power supply. often caused by open thermistor located at under lamp assembly or beside it. Or a defective regulator on power supply section.. Check the thermistor and replace if found defective.. Or contact the nearest Sony service center at your area.

Check the Lamp Fan if it is OK then you need to replace Ballast Board it is what powers Lamp.
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Green light flashes 5 and then red light flashes 6