Print Page - another pod problem!

Title: another pod problem!
Post by: peter2ltr on 19, February, 2012 - 15:48:44

hi well my main problem with my c5 so far is my pod.
it lights up fine but the load never goes above the first green led
also my battery indication leds go out very quick if you switch it off and on again it resets its self
hope this makes sence
iv looked for loose conections and corroded conections but everything looks fine!
is it repairable or look for new pod
any help would be much apprecaited ;D
pete

Title: Re: another pod problem!
Post by: radiomarty on 19, February, 2012 - 16:44:46

Hi Pete - The problem with the motor load staying in the green can be due to an issue in the control box - however the battery indicator dropping rapidly would point to an issue with the ULA chip in the pod - are you in contact with any other C5 users ? - a quick swap of pods would confirm which it is :) :)

Title: Re: another pod problem!
Post by: Lancealot on 19, February, 2012 - 18:27:41

Hi Peter, as per radiomarty if you are deffo with the wiring (seems similar issued to what I have had) then advise were you are located.
We are very spread out around the uk so hopefully someone could lend you a pod or radiomarty test shop.

Lance

Title: Re: another pod problem!
Post by: peter2ltr on 19, February, 2012 - 20:34:08

Cheers guys! I kind of thought it might be the ula chip from what iv read on here :'( im unfortunately not in contact with any other c5 owners! I stay up in aberdeenshire so im unsure if i would manage to get hold of another pod to try it. Pete

Title: Re: another pod problem!
Post by: radiomarty on 20, February, 2012 - 12:43:29

If you want me to bench test it you are welcome to post it to me - no fix no fee - just cover the postage :) :)

Title: Re: another pod problem!
Post by: peter2ltr on 20, February, 2012 - 18:23:56

Cheers radiomarty ;) if it is the ula chip that is faulty is the pod not repairable? I wouldnt want to waist anyones time if it is likely to be ula chip and not repairable! Pete

Title: Re: another pod problem!
Post by: Karl on 21, February, 2012 - 09:11:31

C5Martin once said that around 50% of faulty pods were repairable so it's always worth a go ;)

Title: Re: another pod problem!
Post by: Lancealot on 21, February, 2012 - 20:46:06

Have we still got access to the replacement POD chips by Phil.

http://c5alive.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,1601.msg12673.html#msg12673 (http://c5alive.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,1601.msg12673.html#msg12673)

Lance

Title: Re: another pod problem!
Post by: peter2ltr on 24, February, 2012 - 19:40:51

I sent my pod off to marty today so hopefully he can work his magic on it ;D
As lance said are the ula replacements still available?
Pete

Title: Re: another pod problem!
Post by: radiomarty on 25, February, 2012 - 16:26:50

I am led to believe that there are no plans at current for another batch. :(

Title: Re: another pod problem!
Post by: C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER on 25, February, 2012 - 16:54:04

I think you are right Radiomarty I did request a couple some time ago and heard nothing saying that I have yet to fit one of mine to a C5 ...

Title: Re: another pod problem!
Post by: peter2ltr on 27, February, 2012 - 20:27:40

Well radiomarty has diagnosed my pod and it is the ula chip :'(
its a pitty the replacment chips are not available anymore!
So im on the look out for a pod or even a ula?
Thanks again marty top bloke!!! ;D ;D ;D

C5ALIVE Forum

C5 Help => C5 Support => Topic started by: peter2ltr on 19, February, 2012 - 15:48:44