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[OM] Re: Problematic Switch on an OM-2SP

Subject: [OM] Re: Problematic Switch on an OM-2SP
From: Chuck Norcutt <chucknorcutt@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Sun, 12 Feb 2006 12:33:42 -0500
I just did a little more reading on the operation of the 2-sp and see 
that the program mode is selected by default when the switch is open, 
ie; not connected to any other setting; manual, auto or battery check.

Therefore there doesn't have to be any miswiring or erroneous mechanical 
assembly of the mode switch... it simply has to be making poor or no 
contact at any switch position and it will automatically fall into P mode.

In any case, it needs to go back to the doctor who *should* have tested 
it before releasing the patient.

Chuck Norcutt

Chuck Norcutt wrote:

> Hard to imagine how the wiring could be misrouted or the switch 
> improperly assembled so as to confuse manual and program modes. 
> Afterall, the switch wiper has to pass through the auto mode to get to 
> program mode.  However, there's no way to fix it without removing the 
> top and reassembling the mechanical bits of the switch or possibly 
> having to resolder some wires.
> 
> I'd take it back to them and say you're already waited your six months 
> and you want it fixed right now!  Take Walt and his persuaders with you.
> 
> Chuck Norcutt
> 
> Patrick Moore wrote:
> 
>>Look! It's OM!
>>
>>Hi all,  I've got my OM-2SP back,  finally and the shutter speeds are
>>now bang on and the metering perfect etc... etc...,  however there is still
>>a problem.  The mode switch is being problematic and when I select
>>Manual/Spot mode I more often then not end up in Program mode,  which
>>basically means I'm limited to auto mode and program mode.  Any
>>suggestions?  I'm reluctant to take it back to have it looked at again as
>>it took them 6 months to get it back to me, and if I can sort it out myself
>>I'm willing to have a go,  but still...  hum ... 
>>
>>All suggestions welcome, and no doubt I'll report back soon enough.
>>
>>p.
>>
>>
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