Conion C100 power button problem

[frontside5]

I need some help with a strange issue.

Power always on regardless of button position. Pressing a button usually closes a circuit but here the circuit is always closed. Button moves perfectly and clicks nicely at each end of the motion. LED beside it is always-on but I'm not sure if it ever goes off - this is my only Conion.

Is it possible the switch contact broke off and is stuck closing the loop?
Or is the switch only for batteries - I've just tested on AC power so far.

Thx

 

[oldskool69]

Sounds like you hit it with the contact being stuck or broke so that it remains in the closed position regardless of switch position.

 

[Superduper]

Also make sure deck is not stuck in play position. Because a deck stuck in play mode will keep machine powered on.

 

[oldskool69]

Also make sure deck is not stuck in play position. Because a deck stuck in play mode will keep machine powered on.

Good catch. Forgot about that one.

 

[blu_fuz]

Also make sure deck is not stuck in play position. Because a deck stuck in play mode will keep machine powered on.

This is exactly the problem. My first C100 was the same way.

 

[DSMing91]

Any luck? Mine is stuck in play, and it was mentioned to me the only way to get the tape unstuck was to open the radio up. I migt try this over the weekend.

 

[frontside5]

Thank you for all the replies! I'm going to try to look at it tonight. Working out of town for a while also so its been real slow going for me on this.

 

[Vintage Man]

Yes. Most likely the power leaf switch from the deck. been in a few of these now and that's us ally the case.