Seeburg SPS-160 keypad problem

John Mc · by **John Mc** » Sun Sep 25, 2011 9:53 am

Hello. I just purchased a Seeburg SPS-160 today and am having problems with the keypad. Let's say I want to play selection 103. The "1" will automatically register twice or three times, so what ends up playing may be selection 111, for instance. I took the keypad apart, cleaned it, put it back together, and tried it again, but I'm still having the same problem. I'm wondering if I need a new control box for the keypad or if there's something I can do to keep numbers from repeating themselves. I should say, too, that the individual keys aren't sticking. Also, the repeating numbers register no matter if I quickly push the button or hold it in. Occasionally, the correct numbers will register, and the correct 45 will play...but I would say it messes up two out of three times, if not more.

Thank you.

by **Ron Rich** » Sun Sep 25, 2011 5:08 pm

That's usually a DES problem--Do you have the Service Manual ?
Do you have a copy of my "Seeburg Microlog Troubleshooting Guide". ? ( I sell it direct--contact me off list, if you wish)
In it I describe the correct method for removing and cleaning the DES.
What happens if you select # 210 ?
Ron Rich

John Mc · by **John Mc** » Sun Sep 25, 2011 5:38 pm

No, I don't have a manual. I just bought it yesterday: my first jukebox. So, yes, I would be interested in acquiring one. This morning, I turned it on and plugged in a bunch of selections without the numbers seeming to stick...but then it just played the same song over and over. I can't get it to stop. Turning it off and then back on doesn't do anything. Rejecting the song just makes it start the song again from the beginning.

by **Ron Rich** » Sun Sep 25, 2011 7:09 pm

John,
A Seeburg doing that indicates that the "safety plunger" is either "sticking", or the record is failing to roll all the way into it's slot (wrapped record--record label, or sticker is lose and catching on the separator). Ron Rich

John Mc · by **John Mc** » Sun Sep 25, 2011 7:28 pm

Ron: Thanks. I've been looking online to see where the plunger is located in the jukebox but haven't been able to find that info. Is this something that I could fix, or is it something that would require service? Thanks.

by **Ron Rich** » Sun Sep 25, 2011 8:15 pm

Hi John,
It would be my suggestion to wait till after you have the manual. At that point, the plunger is clearly shown, and can easily be located.
Ron Rich