SRT 102 meter repair

[royall_berndt]

<p>My Minolta SRT 102 meter has gone on the fritz. It responds properly to B.C.; but when it's turned on, the needle flies to the top of the range and sticks there. Who is a good repairmen for this problem? I'd like to keep that wonderful machine going. </p>

[red_robin]

<p>Maybe it's the wrong bat.? Sometimes an odd voltage might cause it to act oddly.</p>

[brett_rogers]

<p>Some early meters will do that as a response when they are out of their usable range. I assume you have checked it at different shutter speeds and ASA settings? If not this is worth a try, and, as has been said, a fresh battery also.</p>

[bebu_lamar]

<p>With the SRt-102, setting ASA, shutter speed or aperture do nothing to the needle. They only move the mechanical needle which has the circle. If the battery is bad the B.C. won't work. I think it's the switch that turn it on is defective. Take the bottom plate of and take a look. It's fairly easy. The switch has 3 position, off, BC which connect the battery to the BC circuit and On which connect the meter. At this on position that the switch doesn't work. I think you only need to bend a something and get it to work.</p>

[brett_rogers]

<p>Yes, of course, with a 101 and 101b on hand I should have recalled that, you are quite correct. Especially as I only changed light seals on a 101b two days ago and was looking at it. Checking the battery compartment and, if necessary, removing the bottom cover is good advice. The cover removal and replacement is not a difficult exercise. Check the wiring, switch, and terminals for continuity faults and corrosion.</p>