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  • fixthecopier
    ALIEN OVERLORD

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    • Apr 2008
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    MP 6503 SC541/542

    This MP 6503 has a code of sc541-02, and sc542-02. The history shows a similar issue about a year ago. The tech replaced the thermisters, and when that didn't fix it he replaced the thermostats and said that did it. I have a 7502 at another local that codes and I just clean the thermisters and it's all good. On this machine I found the thermostat holder broke on one end. I replaced the holder, the thermostats and thermisters. It still codes. When I check the roller temp in sp mode, it shows the end thermister at 26, which would be room temp and the center is 0, which means it's open. I assume at this point I am looking for some kind of pinch or break in the circuit. I had to drop a loaner and send it back to the shop. Anyone have similar issues or suggestions?
    The greatest enemy of knowledge isn't ignorance, it is the illusion of knowledge. Stephen Hawking
  • jonhiker
    Senior Tech

    500+ Posts
    • Apr 2010
    • 661

    #2
    Re: MP 6503 SC541/542

    check for a pinched wire on the center thermistor. we usually do not have much issues beyond cleaning the thermistors and resetting the code

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    • Oze
      Ricoh Fanboy

      1,000+ Posts
      • Jul 2008
      • 1663

      #3
      Re: MP 6503 SC541/542

      With these beasts we have a couple of refurbed fusing assy's that we drop in when we have issues like this so that we don't have to do the loaner route.
      The machine takes up so much room on it's own that there's generally no room to slap in a loaner as well.
      It might well pay to order a complete fuser and totally rebuild the suspect unit as a spare?

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      • slimslob
        Retired

        Site Contributor
        25,000+ Posts
        • May 2013
        • 35067

        #4
        Re: MP 6503 SC541/542

        I had one where the locking tab for holding the contact pins for two of the lamp leads in the connection block were broken. When you static tested it with the fusing unit removed, all continuity checked good. When you put the fusing unit back in the machine, the leads would push and not make connection.

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        • TonerMunkeh
          Professional Moron

          2,500+ Posts
          • Apr 2008
          • 3873

          #5
          Re: MP 6503 SC541/542

          I've had the connector block on the rear of the fuser cause 541, I've replaced it a couple of times in the past.
          It's 106 miles to Chicago. We've got a full tank of gas, half a pack of cigarettes, it's dark and we're wearing sunglasses.

          Hit it.

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          • fixthecopier
            ALIEN OVERLORD

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            • Apr 2008
            • 4714

            #6
            Re: MP 6503 SC541/542

            Thanks for all the replies. I have it at my table in the shop now and no calls, so I have plenty of time to play with it.
            The greatest enemy of knowledge isn't ignorance, it is the illusion of knowledge. Stephen Hawking

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            • fixthecopier
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              • Apr 2008
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              #7
              Re: MP 6503 SC541/542

              Checked all lamps. Pulled and reseated the connectors on the power supply and ac control board that would pertain to code. Still down. Boss doesn't want to buy a fuser or board. Have no twin machine to swap with.
              The greatest enemy of knowledge isn't ignorance, it is the illusion of knowledge. Stephen Hawking

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              • fixthecopier
                ALIEN OVERLORD

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                • Apr 2008
                • 4714

                #8
                Re: MP 6503 SC541/542

                Issue resolved. The center thermostat, 211c, was popped. It was a new one, thus throwing me off on troubleshooting. I slammed it on the table a couple of times, and it reset. Thanks again for responding.
                The greatest enemy of knowledge isn't ignorance, it is the illusion of knowledge. Stephen Hawking

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                • Zaxxon
                  Senior Tech

                  500+ Posts
                  • Jan 2014
                  • 608

                  #9
                  Re: MP 6503 SC541/542

                  Originally posted by fixthecopier
                  Issue resolved. The center thermostat, 211c, was popped. It was a new one, thus throwing me off on troubleshooting. I slammed it on the table a couple of times, and it reset. Thanks again for responding.
                  Yeah, I love troubleshooting by slamming
                  Please start you post with brand, model, problem.

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