Cannot get unit to start unless I manually remove the back and move the "A1" pin.

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It is unlikely to be solely lubrication. More likely a motor or belt issue.

Manual

https://www.google.com/search?q=seeburg+jukebox+manual

Videos and help resources.

https://www.google.com/search?q=seeburg+q160+jukebox

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A guy who does this stuff


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Seeburg HF100R Jukebox

I like to use liquid bearings. the bottle comes with a long needle so it reaches easily to the areas, and you can get the lube exactly where you need it. Any thin machine oil is fine. Seeburg used to make sewing machines so sewing machine oil work great. Here is a mech chart.


OK This chart will be useless because it appears to be way too small.
If you email me with your model I can send you a PDF for the model you have.

50's & 60's Seeburg's may require credit & stepper unit lubrication also.

If it's pulling the same record in and out repeatedly or is just doing the sit and spin thing, you will have to use WD-40 to wash out all of the old grease and it may have to be partial disassembled in order to move and clean parts that are gummed up, by hand.

If you live with in 100 miles of Lancaster PA and would like a reasonably priced service call please call me (717)333-6933

Ed Gardner
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There is a "service switch" (bypass) that is mounted in the upper left corner (inside) of the title board (lid). It is designed to be moved in the run position when the lid is closed. If yours is still there it may be causing trouble since you moved it. This switch is often removed and covered in a ball of electrical tape and is laying in the bottom of the machine. The operators did this because the switch would frequently fail.

Troubleshooting Proceedure for this problem

1) Power off the jukebox.
2) Check the black RCA cable that plugs into the DCC (digital control center) this is labeled "Tormat" Just unplug it and plug it back in. There might be 2 more RCA connectors on the side of the mechanism control box (several black switches) Just unplug them and plug them back in. Make sure they ALL make really good connection and are tight. This cable carries the selection signal to the boxes.

3) Unplug the black and gray boxes. Examine these plugs for damage or corrosion and plug them back in again. Make sure that you check the little wire with the bullet plug located between the two plugs for the gray box.

4) After everything is back in place, power on the jukebox and see if it selects. If no result (continue)

5) On the side edge of the DCC there is a plastic cover that has test points under it. These voltages will need to be checked with a volt meter. With the power ON, touch the BLACK meter lead to the chassis (metal) and touch the RED lead to each of the screws ONE AT A TIME, be careful not to touch 2 or more of them together. Main concern is +27v, -27v, & 13v . Voltages can be + or - 2 volts.
If voltages are missing the power supply board in the DCC needs to be looked at.

If you are within 100 miles of Lancaster PA and would like a reasonably priced service call, Please call me (Ed Gardner) at (717) 333-6933

HI I HAVE A JUKE BOX THAT MY GRANDFATHER HAD THERES AN ERR 0008 I DON'T NO WHAT IT MEANS CAN ANYONE HELP ME PLEASE TEXT ME 559-790-8342

Dear Amanda, Here is the manual,

Try re-programming your juke box per the instructions in the manual.

If you will e-mail me at [email protected] , I will E-mail you the 100 page manual in PDF format.

Gary.

YOU ARE SAYING THE MOTOR DOES NOT SPIN. TRY TO SPIN THE DRIVE SHAFT ON TOP OF MOTOR . DOES THE SHAFT TURN EASY. IF NO THEN YOU HAVE A MOTOR OR LUBRICATION.
PROBLEM.
DOES THE SCAN SWITCH, WHEN PUSHED TO SCAN DOES IT SCAN. IF IT SCANS BACK, AND FORTH 2 TIMES, YOU THEN HAVE A COIN CREDIT PROBLEM (MOST LIKELY )
ANSWER THE TWO QUESTION, OR STATEMENT. TO GET A MORE INTELLIGENT REPLY.
YOU HAVE OVER 2000 PARTS IN THAT MACHINE. YOU HAVE GIVEN A (WHY DONT IT WORK
QUESTION.)( there is no answer to the question. because of limited problem info)

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I amnot very familiar with Seeburgs but the trip switch activates at the end of the record playing and THAT mutes the amp. The amp should also be muted until the tone arm lands on the record. So I would suggest the problem is in the amp.

Inside the control center is a solenoid that's connected to some switches. These activate the mechanism to start scanning when a selection is made. You'll have to check that. Could be dirty or need lubrication. The do get sticky after years.
Don't lubricate the plunger, just he other small parts on the switch unit with some light Teflon lube, TRI-FLOW, any hardware store for about $4.
Whatever controls this solenoid might not be working, also. It should activate every time a selection is made, and deactivate after 2 scans of the mechanism.

Your juke is 58+ years old now, so it might be time to have some maintenance done if you're not comfortable tinkering with the innards. Be sure it gets a lube job, too. At least the oil cups on the side of the motor at the very least.
Kyle~