peglu Posted December 21, 2013 Report Share Posted December 21, 2013 My motorized feed stopped working! I can't use the foot pedal or the switches. Anyone have this happen before? Any pointers? I have one more section on this quilt and I can't advance it. Thanks for any help. Peggy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheagatzi Posted December 21, 2013 Report Share Posted December 21, 2013 I had this happen to me last week and then it started working again. I unplugged it for a week because I was going on a vacation, then when I got back, it wouldn't start up. Plugged it in, unplugged, turn power switch on/off and waited for a 15 sec period between those ons and offs. Finally, for some weird reason it started up again. I think I have read that there is a fuse in the main box though - perhaps check that? Do a search on 'fabric advance' in the forums, I'm sure I've read it here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barbm Posted December 21, 2013 Report Share Posted December 21, 2013 There is a fuse in the fabric advance motor - look for the little black cap. I have the new model advance now, so mine is different from yours, otherwise I'd go look and tell you exactly where it is. If that isn't the problem, Peggy, you can loosen the handle that locks your motor onto the support bracket, move it away from your take-up roller, manually advance your quilt, then push the motor back in place, or at least the closest notch to where you wanted the quilt to be. If you have a question on this process (isn't it clear as mud????) call me - (509) 671-1467 - and I'll walk you through it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peglu Posted December 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 21, 2013 Thanks. I'll try a few things. Every once in a while it will give me a tiny bit. Then nothing. I may have to do the manual thing. Wow. What a lot of work for one more turn. . I'll let you know how it goes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barbm Posted December 21, 2013 Report Share Posted December 21, 2013 If it works sometimes, then it's not the fuse. Sounds like a problem in the motor. Be sure to send an email to APQS Service - they may be able to help you, even with the holidays..... Good luck!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peglu Posted December 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 21, 2013 Yep. It has to be something in the motor. We manually advanced it so I could finish. I was able to get close enough. Of course I was doing a CL board that you have to line up. It worked. When I was done, I plugged it back in and it worked. I will send an email to APQS. Hope they can help. I had a lot planned between the holidays. Thanks for you help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RunningThreads Posted December 21, 2013 Report Share Posted December 21, 2013 You could try pulling out the brushes and blowing compressed air though the channels you just pulled the brushes from. Make sure you put a towel over the motor when you do this to contain the carbon dust. I don't know how short the brushes are supposed to be before replacement. Measure the brushes and reinsert the old brushes. .Then you can check with Amy and figure out if you need new ones or not. Nigel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peglu Posted December 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 21, 2013 Nigel, would the brushes affect the motorized advance? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katydids Posted December 21, 2013 Report Share Posted December 21, 2013 Nigel, would the brushes affect the motorized advance? Yes, the motorized feed (motor) has brushes in it just like the quiting machine does. If they are worn, they can cause intermittent problems. look at either side of the motor and you will see plastic screw covers, remove those and the brushes are inside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peglu Posted December 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 21, 2013 Thanks Patty. I will check that tomorrow. Do the same brushes as the machine fit or do I need to order other ones? I have some for my machine. Peggy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RunningThreads Posted December 22, 2013 Report Share Posted December 22, 2013 Peggy They are not the same. However I would be surprised if they are worn out, the advance motor runs so little compared to the machine motor. I just checked Brenda's 7 year old machine and the fabric advance brushes are still in good shape. Nigel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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