<p>Just wanted to follow-up...<br>
I had ordered a new seals kit for my QL17, which came on Saturday. When I got home from work this evening, I spread out on the kitchen table ad went to work to clean out the old and install the new. All went well. However, I bought a kit off eBay form someone other than Jon Goodman. Although I made it work, Jon's kit and instructions are hard to beat. I used his to replace the seals on my Yashica Electro 35 GSN last year. <br>
Anyway, when I finished up and cleaned off my QL17, pressed the batter check button and... it worked. So, whatever I did by flipping my camera around, etc. must have corrected, perhaps only temporarily, we'll see. But, at least I know that the camera "works". By the way, I found this one for $35. It's in like new condition with really no wear. It was gungy when I got it. But, gunge is easily cleaned.<br>
I'll try the 386 silver oxide batteries w/ the diode adapter once it arrives (bought one on eBay). But, for now, I've got several Wein Cell batteries to keep me going. Now, to load it up and make some pictures. <br>
Thanks for all of y'alls help. Great community of folks out here!</p>
<p>Bruce</p>