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Lora Lampert Posted on Jul 31, 2017

Norstar System Down After Lightning Strike

A couple of weeks ago we had lighting strike that took out our phones. Appears that KSU took a hit... is there any specific component that we could look to replace as the most likely indication of why my phones no longer light up? Is there a way to test/confirm what part needs replaced, don't really want to guess and end up spending more money than necessary. Any guidance would be appreciated.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Nov 11, 2008

SOURCE: Lamp will not strike error message

you could have a short

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Steve Allison

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  • Posted on Aug 30, 2009

SOURCE: Lightning Strike - Master Temp 250

I have dealt with similarly damaged boards, I can testify that while they can be repaired, the cost of labor is the most significant factor and some parts may be tough to get. I would have never undertaken it but the company which manufactured the control board (this was a sophisticated electric security gate) couldn't ship us the board in the time we could afford to wait so I repaired it. Once. The second time lightning hit it, I replaced the board and ordered the installation of a 'whole house' surge arrester.

Testimonial: "Good feedback. Living in the lightning capital of the US a whole house surge suppressor is probably a good idea."

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jul 20, 2010

SOURCE: fan doesn't work after nearby lightning strike

Your issue is most likely a faulty speed control, which presumably was destroyed by a power surge. The part is integral to the remote receiver in the fan housing. You can purchase spare parts for this fan through Home Depot (Hampton Bay) Service at 800-654-0688.

The fan unit itself is manufactured by AirCool 800-896-4908

Unfortunately the Brookdale fans with a Rhine 7058 series controller have a separate circuit wire for each speed. Rewiring this to use a conventional fan receiver that uses a single wire to control each speed is not easily achieved. Your best bet is to order a new remote receiver of the proper type.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Aug 12, 2010

SOURCE: Power surge due to lightning strike today. Comp...

Unplug it and then blow a hairdryer at the power supply for 3 minutes. Leave the lid on, just blow the hairdryer at it from the outside. Craziest trick I ever saw.

After that, turn off hibernation. And eventually, replace your power supply.

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David Burbee

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  • Posted on Feb 25, 2012

SOURCE: Code P0342 - Chevy Aveo Sedan 2006. Last 2 months, when starts the car engine getting

Hello! The trouble code is telling us that the voltage to the Camshaft Positioning Sensor (CMP) is low...The connector that plugs into the sensor could be open, the sensor itself defective or low battery input to the sensor...See diagrams below as to sensor location...Lets eliminate...The wire colors in the CMP plug are...Pink...Black/White...And Light Blue/Black...If you connect a voltmeter to the Pink wire you must read 5 volts...Push a safety pin into the rear of the in-place connector into the Pink wire so it contacts the pin that the wire is crimped to...(+) probe of meter clipped to that pin and (-) probe to bare metal chassis ground...Key on...Meter set to read 5 volts...If 5 volts is present that eliminates a battery fault...Next push the safety pin into the Light Blue/Black wire...Turn on key...(+) probe to that pin...Should read about 2.4 volts...If you read nothing, or less than 1 volt the sensor is defective OR the connector pins to it are fouled...Pull plug and inspect both male/female pins for oil...corrosion...etc...Radio Shack sells a product called DeOxit...It's the best (no touch) spray contact cleaner...Send results...PS...Best meter to use is a digital one...$20...Guru...saailer
Remove engine cover:
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CMP at top of drawing with timing chain cover removed for clarity...

I’m happy to help further over the phone at https://www.6ya.com/expert/david_6df67de3b14de867

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