Yashica Electro 35 GSN Yellow Light Not Coming On

All,

Hoping to get some advice and insight on the Yashica

Electro 35 GSN shutter/metering system. I have run a roll

of film through my camera, and it is fully functional.

Exposure and focus are good. Red light comes on when I

intentionally overexpose, but the yellow light has never

come on. If I point the camera at a dark target, I can hear

the shutter speed take seconds, so it is metering

accurately. I just can't get the indicator.

Downloaded the repair manual. It's illustrated with a GT

(I believe), and I just could not figure out how to get the

front plate off after removing the leatherette and four

screws. What I did see of the contacts and switch

mechanism looked corrosion free. Hit it with some

contact cleaner and compressed air just to be safe.

Reassembled, no joy.

The POD appears to have been replaced. It is about 2mm

thick and does not look old or brittle. From what I've

read, it seems that the red light contacts are "above"

thebyellow, which is above the shutter release. If I get

red early, and get shutter release at full stroke, is it

possible that pad width could be to blame? Is there a

transport adjustment that could or should help?

I love this camera, and this silly yellow light is the only

thing keeping it from being 100%

Ps. Yellow bulb does not show obvious signs of damage,

but I have not cut it out to test. Thanks in advance.

<p>Matthew:<br>

Although the contacts and switch mechanism appear to be free of corrosion, it sounds like it could be a simple contact problem with the wiring that governs the slow shutter speed warning light. Another unlikely culprit could be that the previous owner may have done a lot of low light and longtime exposure photography and that the bulb/indicator light is burned out. As long as the exposure is in progress, the yellow light will remain illuminated.</p>

Going through and cleaning up some of my old posts.

Examination with a loupe revealed a burnt Low bulb. Cut out and soldered in from a parts Electro 35 GT I had. Working 100% now.