PA 15A 1E Wail sticks, need help

[vista1]

My PA 15A 1E wail function cycles up but not down, all other tones and functions work fine. Not sure what to do to fix it.


Thanks for the help!


Dan

 

[CrownVic97]

Troubleshooting chart on page 14 in the online PDF manual for the PA15A 1E points to open capacitor C3. Page 16 of the same manual shows where to locate the faulty capacitor


http://www.fedsig.com/products/docs/install/255A111.pdf


Courtesy of Federal Signal's website .


Now if they could list all their old technical manuals for us vintage light/siren collector folk, that'd rule.... :lol: :mrgreen:.

 

[vista1]

Thanks, that's it. The C3 capacitor has one elbow that goes to the board disconnected, if I try to solder it back to the capacitor would that work?

 

[SlickTop Solutions]

Thanks, that's it. The C3 capacitor has one elbow that goes to the board disconnected, if I try to solder it back to the capacitor would that work?

I would replace the capacitor entirely just to be safe.

 

[vista1]

Any tips or ideas on where to get another one from. Also tips for removing old and installing new.


Thanks for your help!


Dan

 

[CrownVic97]

I'd go to an electronic communications store in your neck of the woods and get a cross reference from the part numbers on the capacitor for a new one. I had a capacitor go bad on my PA-20A 2D, and after going to a local store in Bismarck, the fellow helping me out found the part I needed. Now it's all better .

 

[ark_firefighter]

Dan,


Try going to Radio Shack, take the old part with you...they should be able to help

 

[Henry455]

Radio Shack is not going to have Tantalum caps with that large a uF. It may be tough finding one locally also. I would try re-soldering first and see if that solves your problem. Tantalum's usually will not deform over time like an electrolytic cap will. If not, Mouser has some in stock and will sell one piece for $7.28 + shipping. http://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/Kemet/T140B826K010AS/?qs=sGAEpiMZZMtZ1n0r9vR22ZBQR9LXYg3m33NIcusofnM%3d

 

[vista1]

Just got the new cap. put in and the wail is still going up and not coming down, any other suggestions?


Thanks for the time and help!


Dan

 

[vista1]

The capacitor was the problem, the new one works perfect! I hadn't soldered it properly once I installed it.


Thanks for all of the help!


Dan