I've been having the same problem with the error message. I finally took my machine to the shop Monday. They called me a couple hours later and said I needed a new motor. I picked it up this afternoon. I've only sewn on it a few minutes, but no messages. That hasn't happened in a long time. I'll test it some more tonight when I do some embroidery. It does sound smoother. We'll see!
Joyce1492
Sorry if this gets lengthy...
The dealer had tried, unsuccessfully, to reproduce the error, but have
they performed any maintenance on the machine (Cleaning / Lubrication) ?
Most AC powered devices will work properly even if your house supply is
low. I'm sure this is not the problem, nor is it your outlet. The
internal computer is detecting a fault and is run on DC voltage that is
internally produced and regulated. If the DC voltage was bad you would
probably notice other strange behavior.
The computer is obviously detecting what it thinks is a fault.
The only way it can detect this type of fault is from sensors or
back feed from motors. Dirty or worn bearings can cause motors to run at
a lower than expected RPM, causing the computer to think there is a
fault. If you've ever had to remove threads from the foot area it is
possible that there is more thread internally wrapped around a spindle,
motor or gear causing it to bind, which will lower the rpm, again
causing a possible reason for the computer to think there is a problem.
If the machine uses any optical sensors they may need to be cleaned as
they could have a buildup of fabric 'dust' causing them to produce
inaccurate readings. Magnetic sensors generally do not need cleaning but
if any are loose they can cause problems.
It may be as simple as getting a can of compressed air used for
computers. Use it to blow any dust and dirt from the inside of the
unit, hopefully cleaning any sensors.
Hope this helps.
In responce to the motor burning out...
Possible,
If the motor brushes are well used and worn they may need to be
replaced. This does not require a complete motor replacement, however
it does require a service center that can replace the motor brushes
rather than the entire motor. A bad motor brush can also have ruined
the commutator on the motor, but it would have to be real bad to have
done this. In most cases the commutator can be cleaned and new brushes
installed. Faulty brushes can cause lower than expected rpm as well as
overheating.
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I have the same problem and the dealer has had my machine twice once for 2 months and once for 1 month I am at my wits end with the expensive mistake
I have a Janome `1000 and get the message needle bent, fabric too thick etc. I printed off the info on your site, took it to my Janome dealer with the machine and he says the motor is burning out, can this be right?
magnaglux
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In reguards to my warning problem with my Janome 10000
We ran a new circuit just for my machine. We have only the Janome machine on this circuit. This seems to have solved my problen. Thought this might help some one else.
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