Bernina Fix - No Slow Speed - Runs Full Speed Only - Type 289 + 287 Foot Controller Repair

[@sharonsouthwell5670]

This is an absolutely fabulous tutorial, I am an old woman who has never soldered or fixed a pedal before, Following the clear instruction a dead pedal has now come to life. I am thrilled.

[@billhautz5861]

With your very good video I was able to fix the type 286 pedal on the machine that my wife purchased inexpensively on eBay just to find that the foot control was dysfunctional, no longer supplied and any replacements were as costly as the machine. Basically your video, a 75 cent capacitor and 10 minutes at my bench and boom she was back in business and most happy. Sadly the bench technician at the sewing machine repair center in town said he couldn’t fix it. Thank you so much. Cheers!

[@clivebrooker1]

Fixed mine, thank you. In case nobody has mentioned this the failed cap is rated at 300V ac, I used a 250V cap in the UK and it works fine.

[@HertaX-i9s]

Meine Maschine funktioniert wieder und meine kleinen Enkelinnen düefen mit gedrosselter Geschwindigkeit darauf nähen! Danke für Ihr toll gestaltetes Video!

[@jayelobegeiger9761]

I've said it before and I'll say it again... You're a gem! I just received a lovely little Bernina Sport that was fished out of a rubbish bin, presumably tossed because it has a foot pedal problem. Of course you have a video demonstrating how to fix it. I'm excited to get the little guy working. Thank you again for so generously sharing your expertise.

[@InStitches]

Hi Jaye. Pleased to hear you picked up a nice little Bernina and that you're finding the the videos useful. Cheers, Gary

[@tanjalenz1192]

I've been so lucky and got offered a 1005 for free today and it has this problem. I took apart the pedal and can see a crack in the capacitor. I'm not game to solder but your video will surely make it a lot easier to find someone who can do it for me . Thank you, thank you, thank you!

[@ddiederikk]

This is awesome, without these instruction, I couldn't have done it. My capacitor was wider than what was on there, so I had to drill an extra hole in the circuit board. It worked, so thanks a lot!

[@relko260]

This is so awesome! I’ve been going into the Textiles classes at our school (as a Support staff member) just to be an extra pair of hands, and I can sew on my own Janome machine, but I’d never seen anything as ridiculous as this class set of essentially racing cars for those poor year 9 girls to manage! I couldn’t believe there was no adjustment of the speed on these Bernina 1008s. I looked everywhere then took a photo to google it haha. I’ll be taking all of those foot peddles straight to the TAS teachers and their students over the other side of the school to offer them the chance to make a huge difference to the sanity of hundreds of people, I’m sure! Thank you so much for such a clear explanation and tutorial!

[@dunebasher1971]

Many thanks for this - my mother's pedal just failed with this issue, and I was able to fix it with your help. She'd looked at getting a replacement pedal from Bernina and they wanted £100.

[@mattbikeyoung]

Wonderful video and it worked! Great narration and video shots. I purchased two capacitors (one as backup because I’m not good experienced at soldering) for $5.75 each +shipping via eBay. Did break a carbon tracer pin because I got ahead of the video ($4.95ea + shipping “carbon tracer pin for Bernina 290 foot control” from Millard Sewing) Replaced that. Got it back together and it works great. Did a little fine tuning of sped with the adjustment screw on the bottom of the pedal. Very satisfying repair.

[@meganwebster4738]

Wow! Thank you so much for this clear video. You have enabled me to fix my foot controller and given me back a good old work horse - it is now useable! I replaced that little yellow capacitor and my speed control is working like a dream. Fabulous!!

[@davidmeads9837]

Fantastic thank you. Repair shop said they couldn't fix, 45min and your video and it's all working again. Thank you so much for a clear and easy to follow video.

[@mehere779]

Like everyone else has said - THANKS ! Pedal now working fine (The one I have came with a 1000 has a min/max switch on it as well, but still marked as a 289 - that seems to be working fine too). Happy days...👍

[@ToddGreenwich]

Many thanks again, I have been able to repair my pedal, which made noises when sewing slowly, myself. Saved me a lot of money!

[@smyrna112]

Fantastic video, I did all five of mine this weekend. I did figure out that you can replace it without having to fully lift the board out and skip the whole part of putting the pins back in. Granted, I'm comfortable with this soldering iron. One of mine had the broken Rifa, one had already been replaced but I put all brand new ones in.

[@bradje12]

Really well explained. Have just this problem. So good to be told about the really tricky bits to watch out for. Without this video I would have broken those spring loaded bushes for sure. Thx again!

[@lizzieclayandfamily]

That's absolutely brilliant! Thank you so much - I have two Bernina machines, one older than this probably from the 60s and one from the 80s so it's really helpful. When you got the soldering iron out I thought it was way past my ability but you explained it so well I'm definitely going to give it a go - THANK YOU!

[@quakeroats5008]

Thank you, very grateful for this fix. This is just what's happening to my pedal.

[@per-arnealmeflo2721]

The foot pedal type 287 is very similar, and I managed to fix it using the instructions in this video. Many thanks.

[@InStitches]

Thanks. I have updated the video title and description to reflect that.

[@vixenvg]

Excellent! Thank you so much. I shall supervise the Mister during our pedal repair. Bernina 801, thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@brettster3331]

Great video, you are so good with your explanation and video to show what is needed to repair this foot control, very helpful. Thank You.

[@petermunro]

This worked a treat! Many thanks from Ireland 🇮🇪 😊 🙏🏻

[@dalenhundepensjonat5781]

Excellent video Sir! This repair procedure applies to the Type 286 pedal as well. It looks identical. It seems as if this capasitor need to be 0,01 µF or else it will affect the power control negatively. I tried a 0,022 µF and the pedal became very sensitive.

[@TheodorBastberget]

Carefully and well explained. Good to see the RIFA capacitor being removed. I always replace it when I have such a pedal on the table. A little additional information that there is no need for a safety capacitor there (X/Y-rated). They are inside the machine. Keep up the good work!

[@AdelinaAcsinte-ir1yu]

I just bought an old Bernina 801 like spare sewing machine, and suprize suprize does exactly like yours have 289 pedal ,I ll give a go see if can fix it!

[@KlenDool]

I have a bernina 1010 that I was THIIIIIS close to getting rid of or buying a new pedal because of this exact problem, this video may well save me a couple hundred bucks

[@MasinskiKutak]

Thanks colleague , I just have the same problem that I need to fix.

[@paulbrooksmith7076]

Hi great show on the foot pedal mine is the same as yours what i'm looking for or a repair to the carbon slide piece i have a dead spot on the slide in the normal working range two thirds throttle, can i get a new slide or is there a repair Thanks

[@thomasackermann]

Dear In Stitches, thank you for this excellent and helpful video! I have a similar problem with my BERNINA 830, which has a non electronic foot pedal as well as a newly bought, electronic foot pedal. Just when plugging in, the machine races away and I would be very grateful, for your advise! Thank you!

[@katesmith1841]

Thanks for the great tutorial. I have a Bernina 1008 with this problem, but the foot pedal is all black. Can you advise whether it can be repaired in the same way, please?

[@bclarkefinney]

Hi there! Thank you so much for this great video. I followed your instructions, replaced the capacitor, and unfortunately my machine is still running full speed only! Do you have any ideas for what else might be causing it? Would you suspect the soldering job is not making a good connection, or something else? Thank you!

[@rethavandyk4413]

Thank you very much, very informative, explained so well and excellent visuals!

[@123douglasb]

Cocise instructions. Worked a treat. Thank you.

[@erincurry]

Thank you! I opened mine up and the capacitor is cracked but also the min max plastic part is broken (the little donut cap inside the mechanism is no longer giving tension). Can the capacitor replacement fix the speed issue without that?

[@cleansoapmind]

Thankyou for this thorough explanation!! I have a question a bout the little carbon brushes, my repair shop actually broke them accidentally. Are replacements available?

[@InStitches]

Yes, they are available. I have them in stock.

[@syedsayeedurrahmanzaini4221]

Thank you very much for uploading this video. Best regards

[@samhenderson2947]

Still not super slow start but I do have speed control now. Thank you very much. Super helpful video.

[@kuldipkmarway8774]

Hi Thank you so much for the brilliant video. I am having great difficulty finding the same capacitor. I used a universal one which didn't work. Does anyone where I can buy the correct one? I have Bernina Sport 801. Many thanks

[@EkiwwaNoel]

Hello, i could not see the number in this new cap, you install. This is the best bernina model ever made?? Thanks

[@marksmale827]

I believe the B1000 Designer was designed partly for schools, so was cheaper than the other big Berninas of the era because it has some plastic parts. I have one and love it. Even though it's not quite a smooth as the 910 or 930/931, it's still a nice machine.

[@srenhansen9039]

Amazing video with exactly the problem of my daughters new “used” Bernina 1000 Design. Unfortunately we broke the coal brush in the effort. Is this replaceable?

[@EkiwwaNoel]

Hello, my sister bought a bernina artista 200 good machine but the pedal quit working. Is this machine pedal all the same? Thanks

[@mariannetodd6974]

Very good 😊 can I Ask you a question about my Bernina fot controller?

[@pilkjaer]

Thank you for a great video. What do you do if happened to break that connecting pin (plastic getting brittle with time) or if you damage plastic threads? I think this might be an interesting video as well.

[@ramanabulusu4175]

Hi , I have a problem while pushing both together to “ hook up “. the linkage. When I press the upper half it is pushing the switch far down without engaging. Could you please suggest any tips to “ establish “ that linkage without breaking any plastic parts ? I look forward to hearing from you. Thanks, Ramana.

[@InStitches]

Hi, You'll see the hole on the bottom. From memory, you can push something up in there to push up the slider to engage it. Hope that helps. Thanks.

[@Mialinna7]

Thank you for learning us, I'm so thankful ❤❤❤

[@ollenlee9183]

Is there anything special about this "box" capacitor? Can I replace it with a ceramic 0.01 uF 630V capacitor?

[@emmacranny-z8b]

would it be possible to use a different pedal with a bernina, if the lead is re-wired with correct socket type? i have a 289 style pedal and cant get it working and wondered if i re-wired the lead to the pedal with a different style of 'plug' could i use my pedal from my singer machine?

[@mehere779]

Yes - I've done that - should work provided your Singer pedal is the older type that controls using mains voltage, and not the modern type that plugs into the machine using a miniature jack plug. The Bernina cable has 3 wires - blue, black and brown. Almost certainly your pedal will have only 2 connectors - so ignore the brown one and connect the blue and black only.

[@Inaneassylum]

I have the same problem with a vintage Kenmore. Both the original and a brand new foot controller do the same thing. So if it isn’t the foot controller, what could the problem be with the sewing machine? I can’t seem to find any reference to explain possibilities.

[@InStitches]

Hi. There could be a capacitor in the machine, maybe in behind the plug or around the motor.

[@somjittookieguscott2079]

Thank you so much

[@nandasenaillansinhagedon1516]

Fantastic, very useful.

[@kuldipkaurkalsi923]

My janome my pedal foot no work model t j c -210. 240v-50hz 90w0 45a. Made on Thailand can you explain how repair please

[@Iw1cgf]

Ciao,ho seguito il tuo consiglio, ho sostituito il condensatore e anche il triac. Ha funzionato per 2 minuti e poi ,come prima ..😢 ho rifatto tutte le saldature ,ma ,nulla. Vorrei sostituire tutti i componenti ma gli zener e altri componenti sono oscurati e quindi non posso ricostruirlo Hai idea dove trovare i carboncini ? Ora ho trovato un pedale originale in un sito in Sicilia al costo di 96€ . Quando verifico che funziona,mi dedico a modificare il regolatore con altro modulo regolatore di giri Unico problema è il potenziometro, che non è a slita...ciao saluti Costantino da Torino

[@suzanneduke3552]

Please help! I’m pretty sure I recently watched one of your videos on how to remove and repair the upper tension assembly on an Elna Lotus SP. I’m halfway through the job and I CANNOT find the video now. Please can you help ! Hello from Ireland.

[@bradje12]

The replacement capacitor - what is the spec needed? (what do I ask for in the shop, so I get the correct replacement?) Thankyou for an informative video!

[@InStitches]

This particular capacitor is a 0.01uf X2 class. The voltage depends on what region you're in. Thanks.

[@theunknownchef5825]

Much appreciated! Wonderful presentation on this foot controller. Would love to see future videos of servicing the earlier Bernina pedals used on the 530, 730 and 830 series machines. Be nice to fix these ones too in order to keep them from the landfill. Cheers

[@InStitches]

Thanks. I have a video covering the type 200 controller for the 800 series Berninas here - kzbin.info/www/bejne/mZzQan95arZsors

[@luvzmocha]

First let me say thank you. I'll model 290 foot pedal and the innards are exactly what is shown here. I had the full speed problem so I change the capacitor and the carbon tracer pants. Now it is fairly slow halfway up the pedal before I start gaining any speed. This can't be correct any help would be appreciated.

[@luvzmocha]

My machine is an 801 matic.

[@lcpdesigns3788]

Thank you.

[@dariusjanulis4119]

That's great! 👍

[@KlenDool]

Welp I took the pedal apart and yep I have a cracked capacitor. Unfortunately, despite your warnings, I broke both the brushes upon reassembly. Are these tiny brushes even available anymore, or do I have a irreparable foot pedal?

[@InStitches]

Yes the brushes are still available. My email address is in the description if you'd like to contact me. Thanks.

[@KlenDool]

@@InStitches I flicked you an email!

[@colin101981]

I had exactly that problem with a Bernina 830 record.

[@اسلاميات-ر9ف]

How do I get in touch, please, I have an unemployed snicker machine

[@theolivesparrow]

My capacitor is labeled as: 0.01 uf capacitor 630V -/ 300V - MP -- do you know the actual part number?

[@InStitches]

Depending where you are, there are a few places you could try - www.digikey.com/ or RS Components etc. They are not original Bernina parts so not sure of part number sorry. Not even sure Bernina would sell a component like this. They would probably suggest replacing the whole foot controller or at least the circuit board. Thanks.

[@ianmacqueen5895]

I realise that this is an old thread but do I need a suppression capacitor or another type? It looks similar on the website but there are 8 different types of 0.01uF capacitors! Many thanks

[@سمارحيل-ض3ج]

لديا نفس المشكل مع الدواسة فيها كهرباء فهي لا تعمل بشكل جيد شكرا على العموم

[@kittsage]

We do that as well.

[@nickclapham]

Ajo