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Hi there,
I'm wondering whether anyone can help me. I have a Beogram 4002 which has developed a fault; the tracking force adjustment arm is stuck in the position where it would lift back up at the last groove and return to the 'start' position. When I switch the Beogram on (via the rear power switch) the platter revolves, but the tracking arm is stuck in this position; pressing the 'stop' button has no effect on either returning the arm to the 'start' position or stopping the platter revolving.
Any help would be appreciated,
Cheers,
Jamie
Hi,
Can you tell us what type of Beogram 4002 turntable you have? There are several types of the BG4002 starting with 5501 - 5504 which had AC platter motors similar to the first B&O linear tracking turntable, the Beogram 4000. After that the types 5511 - 5524 were produced and have DC platter motors.Some of the early Beogram 4002 units also have the same type of tonearm position detector switches as the Beogram 4000. However, most of them switched over to an optical-electrical mechanism to determine where the tonearm is. Without knowing the details of yours I would guess there could be a problem with the position sensor somewhere. Keep in mind though that those turntables are all over 36 years old so a good restoration is probably in order if everything is still original. Those turntables are built very well and can keep performing as well as when they were new with the proper maintenance.I know it is common for people to just do the minimum to get them functioning but a fully restored Beogram 400x will play vinyl as well as any turntable (probably better than most actually). That also means getting a good (new or restored) B&O cartridge of course. I have been using Beogram 4002 turntables since 1976 adding a Beogram 8002 in 1983...so I am biased in my opinion.
-sonavor
Hi, it's a 5514 so I'm guessing it's a DC platter motor.
Yes, it is. So for sure your turntable has the plastic slide with black markings to detect and control the tonearm movement.Right now, is the arm just all the way in and won't return to the start position? Or can you move the arm using the forward and reverse (<<, >>) controls? If the arm is stuck at the end position and never moves you should check the tonearm motor belt to see if it is broken or slipping. What is the condition of the belts? -sonavor
Hi, just a thank you for your advice. I finally got round to replacing the belt and as you suggested the belt is sliced in two places. The replacement works like a charm, a bargain for £5.49.