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Old Mar 30, 2012 | 01:32 PM
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Gps laser fix

Seeing as how the speedometer option was to expensive ive decided to fix the gps laser, i opened it up today and took a look ran all the basics, and well now im stuck because i cant seem to find a laser or mechanism that would fix this!
does anyone have any experience in replacing this and where to buy it
 
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Old Mar 30, 2012 | 04:36 PM
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If you are comfortable with DIY electronics/soldering, look for SANYO SF-HD4 Laser Head on the web (eBay is one source).

Look at the links in this thread for repair procedures: https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...h-alcohol.html
 
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Old Mar 31, 2012 | 09:12 AM
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Oh wait a minute this is a mark III if that makes a difference between lasers.
 
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Old Mar 31, 2012 | 12:16 PM
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Yes, it makes a difference (different mechanism, CD vs DVD).

A quick Google search came up with this:
http://www.pixelfehler-hh.de/product...up-SF-C99.html

If that's correct, search for SF-C99 which shows up at various sources including eBay:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Original-SAN...-/270653172716
 
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Old Apr 5, 2012 | 04:46 PM
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Well im at a loss now I installed the laser and now the disc wont spin? Scratch that i desoldered the blob and have it spining but i cant hear the laser moving back and forth nor does it wont to read the disks.
 

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