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Rowe Ami Cd 100 problem

Posted: Mon Mar 03, 2014 10:30 pm
by Litium
Hello,

I read several topics but dont find answer, and i hope you can give a suggestion to fix my rowe amd cd 100. I continuly have 0505 error code, and the mech dont play the right cd. I TRIED everything... Sommetimes pick up the right cd after then 1-2-3 positon fail. Not every time but often.

What we have done:

- check optos switches
- checked program version (3,9)
- try full reset
- initaliazed several times
- try two different mech board
- new laser pickup to cdm12

Any idea?

if you have any suggestion please writte me


Thank you really much

Best wishes


Andras Lugosi
Hungray, Europe

Re: Rowe Ami Cd 100 problem

Posted: Tue Mar 04, 2014 12:10 am
by Ron Rich
Hi Andras,
Since you have not indicated which model, which model power supply ( early-updated, or "switching" type), which CDM, and if this is a "recent problem", or you have just purchased this phono--- I can only guess-
Also, since the service manual indicates "05-05" is an error in the basket location process, I can only guess that either the opto sensor is dirty, incorrectly adjusted or mal-functioning.
What I would do, is consult the Service Manual ( if you do not have one--see above--"where to buy---"), remove, clean, re-install and adjust, as per the Manual. One other thing of note--the plug on the opto MUST be "red" colored--If, "someone" has installed the earlier model,(white plug), it will never operate as it should.
Ron Rich

Re: Rowe Ami Cd 100 problem

Posted: Tue Mar 04, 2014 12:30 am
by Litium
Thanks for Your comment.

This is a ROWE AMI CD 100 E, with CDM 12, sensor all clean, laser pick up new. Sotware version is 3,9.

I already have service manual, and the problem is came up randomly. After 2-6 correct CD pick up make a mistake and put an neraly CD in to the mechanics.

Opto has red cabel

Re: Rowe Ami Cd 100 problem

Posted: Tue Mar 04, 2014 12:43 am
by Ron Rich
You are welcome--
Type of player (CDM-12, IMHO, the "worst") is not important, in this case-- It's the "opto sensor" that determines which CD will be played--OR--if the "Sprague system" is failing, this can also cause similar actions. I would remove the Sprague assembly, check it for "loosness", anywhere, in the system--and while out, oil the motor felts/bearings with 20 wt. oil. Do NOT over oil it, and get oil in the rubber grommets on the gear-- these must be "firm" and free of oil--Re-install, and adjust it as per manual--
Ron Rich

Re: Rowe Ami Cd 100 problem

Posted: Tue Mar 04, 2014 12:49 am
by Litium
Sorry what type of oil is this?

20 wt. oil

Re: Rowe Ami Cd 100 problem

Posted: Tue Mar 04, 2014 12:52 am
by Ron Rich
It's "known here" as 20 weight, Non Detergent, Motor oil-- usually designated for "electric motors"-