Gorf repair log – Space Cadet level indicator issue

Status: FIXED

Repair cost:  42 cents

Symptom:  Space Cadet light doesn’t work.

Diagnosis:  Test bulb/sockets, check level section circuits.

Fix:

  • 12/2/09 – Swapped bulbs, sockets to test in other rank lights that were working (i.e. Space Captain).  Replaced all bad bulbs that were found, verified all sockets were working.  Light still not working.  Tested caps and transistors, found a bad ceramic cap and one bad transistor.  Replaced bad ceramic cap.  No change.
  • 12/3/09 – Replaced TIP-110 transistor, Space Cadet light now works.