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by MyWifesRockOla
Wed Nov 14, 2012 7:27 pm
Forum: Jukeboxes
Topic: Help with a RockOla 445 not playing records.
Replies: 16
Views: 2224

Re: Help with a RockOla 445 not playing records.

If the motor runs using the service switch, the motor is not the problem. If it won't return to home, if started via the service switch, it almost has to be the contact(s) on the read-out arm, or wobble plate switch, or service switch. Trace the circuit -- Ron Rich Totally agree Ron. There may be a...
by MyWifesRockOla
Tue Nov 13, 2012 5:16 am
Forum: Jukeboxes
Topic: Help with a RockOla 445 not playing records.
Replies: 16
Views: 2224

Re: Help with a RockOla 445 not playing records.

Hi. My first suggestion is one of the two main mech motors. You mentioned this a few post back Now when I select a record the write-in selects it and thats it. All fuses are fine and when I push the select switch from operate to scan it rolls through. I have been looking throught the service manual...
by MyWifesRockOla
Tue Nov 13, 2012 5:13 am
Forum: Jukeboxes
Topic: Help with a RockOla 445 not playing records.
Replies: 16
Views: 2224

Re: Help with a RockOla 445 not playing records.

Look at the switch--is the actuator "pushed in" ? If so, remove the wires and test the switch, with a good analog meter. If it's not "pushed in" there is a copper colored, "U" shaped (helper) spring, that tends to snap on those units--is it good ? Ron Rich Not sure if ...
by MyWifesRockOla
Mon Nov 12, 2012 3:49 pm
Forum: Jukeboxes
Topic: Help with a RockOla 445 not playing records.
Replies: 16
Views: 2224

Re: Help with a RockOla 445 not playing records.

Ron Rich wrote:Is the wobble plate solenoid-- SWITCH, closing (working well ) ?
Ron Rich

Not sure if its working at all. Going through the repair manual not sure if its step 12 or step 13 its getting to. I'll have to read more on it and see what I can see.
by MyWifesRockOla
Mon Nov 12, 2012 6:32 am
Forum: Jukeboxes
Topic: Help with a RockOla 445 not playing records.
Replies: 16
Views: 2224

Re: Help with a RockOla 445 not playing records.

You will need to find the source of the "burning plastic smell"-- Also--couple of questions-- If you start the scan with the service switch, and quickly return the switch to "operate" position, will the basket "home" ? If you select two or more pins by hand, will the b...
by MyWifesRockOla
Sun Nov 11, 2012 7:49 pm
Forum: Jukeboxes
Topic: Help with a RockOla 445 not playing records.
Replies: 16
Views: 2224

Help with a RockOla 445 not playing records.

Hi all found this forum the other day and had to join. My father-in-law bought the JukeBox in the late 70's for a chinese restaurant he bought. It folded, he intern put the jukebox in his vacation house in North Conway NH. Three years ago he sold the house and his wife did not want the jukebox in he...
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