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roberts
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HELP Selftest Error: Heater/Thermistor not connected!

Just assembled brand new Mk3

  • All connections verified
    latest 3.5.1 firmware
    Both voltage supply cables measure 24V correct polarity
    fuses ok
    heater lead resistance measures 15 ohms
  • Tried (upon forum search recommendations):

  • unplugging/replugging heater, thermistor and psu panic connections
    tried swapping psu panic leads
  • Still fails self test

    I verified with an infrared thermometer that the heater and table are NOT heating.

    How do I fix this???

    Posted : 07/01/2019 10:16 pm
    roberts
    (@roberts)
    Active Member
    Topic starter answered:
    Re: HELP Selftest Error: Heater/Thermistor not connected!

    An update,

    After verifying 24V at the heater plug on the board when the red led lights,

    I removed the leads from the plug, then reseated the leads, and plugged it back into the board.

    It then passed the hothend test, self test proceeded fine afterwards

    thanks!

    Posted : 07/01/2019 10:43 pm
    JoanTabb
    (@joantabb)
    Veteran Member Moderator
    Re: HELP Selftest Error: Heater/Thermistor not connected!

    Hi Robert, this suggests a poor connection,

    if you didn't find anything obviously wrong, it would be prudent to check the connections again to ensure that everything is indeed tight, especially the cable crimps on the connectors (literally try pulling the cables out of the connectors,they should not budge a micron... if they move at all, they need re crimping!). if there is a loose crimp or connection, you could get localised heating which will damage something, over a period of time.

    regards Joan

    I try to make safe suggestions,You should understand the context and ensure you are happy that they are safe before attempting to apply my suggestions, what you do, is YOUR responsibility. Location Halifax UK

    Posted : 08/01/2019 2:17 am
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