My Pioneer VSX-1020 receiver ALMOST made it to the 4 year mark before failing. After turning on, it now only works for a minute or so (maybe less) before shutting down. (on all inputs, volume levels, etc.) PQLS light is flashing after shutdown, which the diagnosis section of the 1020 Service Manual I found online says is indicative of an "...abnormality voltage of Digital power supply circuit for the D-MAIN Assy."
Pioneer service center said $200 to fix, which is about what I could buy a newer model (used) for (like a VSX-1021 or 1022). So I don't have anything to lose if I can fix it for a few bucks. Other than this recent problem it has been a great receiver for my use and I'd like to keep it going for a couple of more years until 4K and OLED technology is a little more mature and a lot cheaper...
If it is the power supply, that alone is $158 from Pioneer - more from other parts sites. So I'm not ready to experiment with that expensive a part. (the D-Main circut board is $496!!!)
But are there any repair experts out there that can tell me if there is something cheaper that might fix the problem? (like a capacitor that just needs replacing... I hope
I'm good with with assembling things like PCs (built my own HTPC) but soldering skills are a little rusty. (last experience soldering electronic parts was building a Heathkit indoor/outdoor thermometer in 1985...
Thanks!
Pioneer service center said $200 to fix, which is about what I could buy a newer model (used) for (like a VSX-1021 or 1022). So I don't have anything to lose if I can fix it for a few bucks. Other than this recent problem it has been a great receiver for my use and I'd like to keep it going for a couple of more years until 4K and OLED technology is a little more mature and a lot cheaper...
If it is the power supply, that alone is $158 from Pioneer - more from other parts sites. So I'm not ready to experiment with that expensive a part. (the D-Main circut board is $496!!!)
But are there any repair experts out there that can tell me if there is something cheaper that might fix the problem? (like a capacitor that just needs replacing... I hope
I'm good with with assembling things like PCs (built my own HTPC) but soldering skills are a little rusty. (last experience soldering electronic parts was building a Heathkit indoor/outdoor thermometer in 1985...
Thanks!