Tv made a popping sound, screen went out, could hear show, and a sound like a hamster wheel, and tv shuts itself off. the first time a red light came on front panel. sussquent attempts to turn tv on, no sceen, no sound, except for the sound like a hamster whell for a few seconds, then nothing for several seconds, then hamster wheel sound...repeats this a few times, then powers itself off, no red indicators or any other indicators come on the front panel. I change the bulb about every 2 years; this bulb is still on its first year.

Jerry Greenberg

• 1691 Answers
• Posted on Apr 13, 2008

SOURCE: Tv only 2 years old

I don't know your set in particular, therefore I will be generic.

On some projection sets, there is an hours counter that is manualy resetable. Make sure that it is reset. If you can have a readout of the amount of hours used on the lamp this will tell you if this needs to be reset.

Normaly, when the set reacts as per your description, there is a cooling problem, or a fault in the power supply.

Also with your model of set, check to see if there are any safety switches that work with the cover or door for the lamp access. With the safety switch option, if the uPC thinks that the lamp is not properly enclosed or installed it will not allow for proper startup.


Jerry G.

SOURCE: mitsubishi ws-55819

Code 22 indicates that your set is in shut down due to what is called Short Protect. The most likely cause is the Converge Ic's drawing too much current and opening one or 2 fuses. Normal repair cost varies by area and servicer. Expect 250 to 350 plus the service call. I normally do this on site.

SOURCE: Mitsubishi tv model wd-62531 less than 2 years old

It sounds to me like your bulb has burned out. Look behind your TV for where the bulb housing is and pull the bulb out to check if it's burned out or not. You'll know when you look at it if it's toast.

SOURCE: When turned on, my Mitsubishi TV shuts off after a few seconds.

the lamp is simple; yet you can run into problems with this tv. be very careful replacing lamp. the plug in the tv can be damaged. (due to the design)
lamp part #

915P028010

SOURCE: I have an Mitsubishi HD 1080 big screen tv. When

Ur power ic inverter board is dead.
U need a new one.