Troubleshooting Pioneer S-W700 subwoofer

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fordman76

Joined Mar 30, 2022
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I am rusty with troubleshooting skills, so I am having a difficult time finding the issue with my Pioneer S-W700 subwoofer. I have tried to determine what is causing the unit to blow fuses as soon as power is applied. So where do I star? All I have is a multimeter to aid in troubleshooting. I think there is a short somewhere causing the fuse to blow. Can someone tell me where to start? I have the schematic, but need a method and starting point for troubleshooting. Please help!
 

MrChips

Joined Oct 2, 2009
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The first place to start is to find the Service Manual or at least the circuit schematic.

Circuit-wise, look for a short across the power rails followed by shorted output power transistors.
 

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fordman76

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Thanks Mr. Chips. That was helpful. Using my fluke multimeter, I tried measuring the 2 pair output transistors, 2SA1264N and 2SC3181N in circuit. I don't get typical readings for NPN or PNP bipolar transistors Typical measurement 14 ohms base to emitter with red lead on the base and black lead on the emitter. 0 .4 with red lead on the base and black lead on the collector. Reversing the leads I get 220 ohms and 235 with leads reversed. Same on both 1st channel pair. 2nd channel pair B to E = 0.7,, B to C= 0.7, second one B to E =0.5, B to C=0.5. Reversing the leads give me same readings.

How do I find shorts across the power rails?
 

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fordman76

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No problem. I just appreciate you looking at them and offering your expertise. No rush. I understand this is your time. I used to do a little TV repair some 25 years ago. Lost interest in audio/video until recently. Being forced to spend a lot of time indoors due to the pandemic, brought a lot of vintage audio equipment in my possesion, to my mind. I have this subwoofer, some old Infinity speakers, a Sansui 7070 receiver and a few other pieces to work on.
 

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fordman76

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I will check on the modules. I will venture to Home Depot tomorrow to pickup peices to build this test jig. What wattage bulb, 100 watts?
 

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fordman76

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Got the jig made and working. Checked it a few minutes ago with the subwoofer plugged in. It did not blow fuse. The modules looks like they are soldered.
 

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fordman76

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Looks like there is a cable from the front assembly( module 1) to the power assembly board . Looks like it's glued with some type of white glue. The cable from the power board to module(2)looks like it can be disconnected.
 

MrChips

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Ok, thanks for this.
With the unit turned on, can you describe the intensity of the 100W lightbulb in the test jig?
i.e. very dim, dim, medium bright, very bright.
 

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fordman76

Joined Mar 30, 2022
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Take a look at the back of the PWR-PRTEC Assy board. Thr solder joints and the film near Q7512 and Q7514. These 2 gave me funny readings when I did B to C and B to E readings.
 

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