[Premium-Rx] Help with WJ8615 Malfunction

[spencer bahner]

Does the fan work? I’d certainly start at the power supply and go from there. 

-Spencer K7SLB

> On Oct 9, 2020, at 3:35 PM, Gary Geissinger via Premium-Rx <premium-rx at mailman.qth.net> wrote:
> 
> Gentlemen,
> I just turned on my WJ-8615D(S1) receiver.  I worked perfectly for about 10 minutes, then put out a rather acrid odor and began making strange noises.  After a power cycle it now indicates ERROR 131.
> What is the usual cause for this?
> If it is failed aluminum electrolytic or tantalum capacitors, which I have heard is not uncommon, what are the preferred type and manufacturer of the best replacement parts?
> Thank You,Gary WA0SPM
> 
> 
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