Blog Comments

Updated part numbers as Nichicons UKL (low leakage) series is discontinued.

Added information on 10 kΩ resistor underneath U1 causing strong distortions on very low volume.

Added information about the usage of an adapter PCB for the CD changer OP amp.

Added information and schematics about Strong distortions from CD Changer (CD changer OP amp circuit and diagram)

Added explanation why trace damage near C15 causes the fan control to stop working.
Added explanation how trace damage near C14 causes the CPU to stop working.

Added information on diagnosing CPU issues

Updated list of capacitors with all dry types as of 2024

Added information on Q4 heat-up, U1 damage and too low volume.

Added information on "Full Functionality but Display stays off"

Added information and schematics on Intermittent complete loss of sound II.

Added Information about Intermittent complete loss of sound.

Added information about issues with the muting control line.

Added information about Phazer-like-sound and how to fix it.

Originally Posted by wixer

Another fine job Lars.

Thank you very much - unfortunately the radio where this info is from couldn't be saved but learned many new things about how the innards work.

Another fine job Lars.

Update: Added further information on how to test the middle PCB without the lower PCB and general startup procedure involving both processors.

Update: Added info about repair of Too little Volume and Distortions increasing with Volume

Hello Mario,

Thanks and a happy new year to you as well.
Let's have a chat on WhatsApp

Regards
Lars

Originally Posted by ozon02

Hallo Lars,
Vielleicht können Sie sich im Rahmen Ihrer Neujahrsvorsätze etwas Zeit für das NSX Gauge Cluster Type R nehmen?

Frohes neues Jahr

MfG
Mario

Hallo Lars,
Vielleicht können Sie sich im Rahmen Ihrer Neujahrsvorsätze etwas Zeit für das NSX Gauge Cluster Type R nehmen?

Frohes neues Jahr

MfG
Mario

Kaz mentioned it in one of his blog entries. It was easy to get in Japan but not that easy in Europe.
Since my parents in law are biochemists they pointed me in the right direction regarding the chemicals and after watching several hours of nail art videos I was quite sure it's the same thing