Mitsubishi DLP Airflow Message Fix Repair WD 52631 57731 65731 57732 65732 57831 65831 Y57 Y65

[@jamesdlightfoot]

This fix also works for the last generation of the Mitsubishi WD's. This worked on my WD92-A12. I'm very graetful for the great detail on the issue. I've rebuilt/replaced nearly every component. The DLP chip, the entire optical engine board, the power supply, all of the fans.... The entire family is glad that the giant lives again!

[@stanginator]

This fix worked exactly as promised. Took only about 20 minutes to do; and saved me a lot of frustration and money spent on replacing lamps that weren't expired. Thank you!

[@mitch3745]

What guage wire did you use?

[@john2151000]

I have an 18 yr old WD-Y65. Your repair worked like a charm. Thanks so much for saving my TV.

[@norcal715]

Those were great sets! I really miss them now.

[@davidkomai]

I've just finished following this guide on my WD-Y57 and am so excited to finally have a working TV again. It was always shutting down or acting up at the worst possible times. Great instructions, I was able to follow it easily and to the letter. THANK YOU! :-)

[@thecuss6817]

I had this air flow error message and consequent shut off issue; just did this "solder-in jump wire repair" last Sunday, has worked great, one week in. Thanks so much. On a 2006 TV that was given to me, didn't want to call in a repairman (or junk it it and spend $500 on a new TV just yet).

[@baylorairbear]

An infinite number of thanks! I've been searching to a solution to this problem for years, and I am certain you are the only man on the planet with the answer. I'm now saved from having to scrap an otherwise wonderful $4000 TV. Excellent video.

[@ryanjoseph2518]

You are a legend! Thank you so much for making this video. Fixed my airflow problem last night by doing all of this.

[@Jasonshreeram]

Want to thank you for this. You solder way better than me so it took me a little bit ti get the wires connected and you may want to warn folks to put something over the lamp so they dont drip solder into the lamp holder. All went well and I'm running like a champ again. Great video.

[@KimioJ]

I followed your instructions exactly and now the TV works perfectly. Thanks!

[@ContractorDAD]

just fixed my wd-y65. worked perfectly, didn't have to solder just spliced and worked like a charm thank you!!!

[@richlichter632]

We have a Wd-65Y and this code first came up a couple of years ago, we removed back cover and to our surprise it was loaded with dust and dog hair. We cleaned it, then plugged back in. It was good until now and I did the fix last night, it is now working fine, thanks for the help!! Also, once you complete the fix the TV will go through a initial check mode, after being plugged in again. The green light will flash then the TV will shut down. Press power button again, then TV will power up with no issues. Great fix!!!

[@karenweagle920]

We just did this repair today. Worked like a charm. Thanks for helping us save our TV.

[@SeanLynchXY]

Thanks again for this tip norcal715 It's time for me to apply this fix. Been putting this off because the 57731 is my primary monitor, and I've been nervous about messing up the alignment. But the message came back The intermittent problem seems to be a function of temp/humidity as the connector oxidation worsens over time. While I'm at it, I'm debating whether to run internal wire leads from the PC input/DVI cable connector audio terminals to the coax digital audio in connector. BTW: For those that have these superb displays, I've gotten the highest quality longest life lamps from DLP Lamp Solutions. Cheap 40 dollar lamps from Amazon sellers only last for 3-6 months. Over the years I've tried other suppliers, and hope my positive experiences with DLP LS will be help others. I hope to keep my DLP until I can afford an Ultrasharp in five years or so.

[@thomshumard9697]

I scrubbed the connectors against each other and got the tv to work again. The next time I get this message, I’ll do the wiring. Thank you for helping me fix it!

[@thomshumard9697]

Who’s watching in 2020? This vid slaps!!!

[@BryanCrisp]

I have been dealing with this problem for years. I fixed it with your instructions. Thank you for your video.

[@barrysegal9277]

I was a bit skeptical, but I could not take having to keep resetting the TV so I performed the fix. I had an issue with tinning the wires and then getting them to join together, but after some frustration I completed the fix. I went to turn the TV on and didn't hear a sound. Hit the power button again and the TV fired right up and for the past three days I have not had an issue with the error message or shutting down. Thanks for this great article!

[@stevehunter2436]

Completed this Christmas eve. Worked great. Follow the instructions as presented and you will be back in business. Don't test it with the back cover off though as the lamp door switch will cause a lamp fault light.

[@sandra7555]

Thank you so much for taking the time to show us how to fix this problem.My husband and I followed your instructions and it seems we fixed this very problem. Thank you, thank you!

[@gtanory64]

Thank u so much was frustrated with airflow message viewed ur video clipped wires and no more airlow message or tv turning off by itself thnx again

[@tabathadube2568]

I have the wd-y57 works perfectly until airflow message. Thank a million this worked perfectly. No more message plus the hands on was spot on thanks

[@JCMEnergy]

Great video. I fixed the WD-73734 "overheating" problem (no message on screen - only flashing status light) with this video. The layout is different but there is enough here to get you through it if you are not scared. I doubt I could have done it without this video.

[@stevehunter2436]

I am glad to have found this. After following all the steps is it necessary to re align the light engine or does it self align? What type of wire should be used?

[@deanmartin5631]

Incredible, wanted to charge me $300 dollars for something that literally cost me $3.50 and took about an hour of actual work. Thank you for the video.

[@funnyharleyman]

Replaced my mirror chip several years ago and before I removed the light engine, I used my cell phone to take photos and document where every single wire and plug connected to. Good reference in case you ever have one of those, "now where did this go" moments.

[@CosmoBlondie]

Oh! Thank you so much for making this video I am so greatful!! My husband was able to fx our tv! I was ready to take it to the dump I was so frustrated with it. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@ubuntututorials]

Nice video. Interesting, why would that particular connector fail, but others tend to be reliable? Excessive current?

[@texmexlcdr]

Thanks for the info. I'm about to try this after battling with this issue for years.

[@bungl3971]

I'm considering replacing the main board on my LT-46249 as it will turn on, screen lights up solid blue, etc. however the menu does not appear and the onboard controls do not work other than lowering the volume when static noise appears after a few minutes. The TV would previously reset itself each and every power cycle with the initial setup menu appearing. I was able to avoid that issue by keeping fast boot/power up enabled however now the behavior is as initially described. Would the current symptoms be indicative of needing a newain board? Great video, thank you.

[@gonz5429]

Worked perfect used wire nuts instead and still worked great. Thank you great video

[@cristiancortes4477]

Thank you but also have you ever fix the hdmi problem on mitsubishi dlp

[@kaycerae80]

Thinking about trying this but saw your comment and a few others like it. Were you able to get it to work?

[@norcal715]

check fans and lamp door switch, also ballast power and control lines.

[@myersnol1]

hey guy! great vid first off. however, i have a tv almost identical to yours. now, my dad gave it to me and told me it had a bad ballast. the only thing it does is the power light turns green for a minute then flashes yellow with no other signs of life. my question is, is the ballast really bad? if so, is there a way to fix it? if not, do they go bad after a while or did something cause it to go bad? reason i ask if theres a fix for the ballast is because every site online says they are out of stock for the ballast i need. thanks for the help!

[@fishthedrift]

Question... I just replaced the bulb and cleaned the inside of my WD-57831. I also pulled the cover plate off of the large fan housing up and to the right of the bulb and cleaned in there too. I forgot to look at which way the fan was pointing before I pulled it out. It seems to fit both ways and there are no directional arrows. My question is which way should the fan be blowing? Should it be drawing air into the tv and blowing onto the bulb or drawing air away from the bulb and blowing it out of the tv? Thanks for your time!

[@DominicDestroy]

Hey I did the same thing, I'm pretty sure the fan faces in to keep the lamp cool. Let me know what you did cause I could be wrong can't find anything online about what way it needs to face

[@DominicDestroy]

Did you ever find out what way to face the fan?

[@1sttobylopez]

What do you do if the heat from the lamp has already warped the cast metal frame. Where the lamp shines in the middle has warped don't know what to do about that, if that requires replacing the whole engine or if I could just get that medal frame assembly. Where would I get that part from? IDK

[@Majik_Events]

NorCal, you seem like an ace at figuring this out. I tried this, all of the components in this unit have been replaced; and the amber lamp light is still blinking instead of powering up. any thoughts? is there a better forum to ask you on ?

[@ismaeltan748]

Thank you for the great info and tutorial , I tried it on my tv , it really works now

[@clbackus12]

I followed instructions as provided but am now getting the orange "lamp" indicator light in front of set. Any idea what might be causing this now?

[@feliperodriguez9716]

question? will this work for wd-73640 also? i have already cleaned everything inside the hardware including fans and boards carefully. theres nothing more i think i can do to it. im missing something and this video maybe it!. hope to here from you soon...

[@zachhampton9790]

Is this a permanent fix or will it do the same thing 2 months down the road???

[@raymondcarroll7205]

although my mit's dlp WD-65733 wasn't in your list, mine shows same problem, steady yellow light.. thought that i would check, took engine out they must of modified, wired direct ,no connector, what else can i try, or could it just be bad thermo coupling ,thank you ray

[@beeshabo]

Wow! Worked perfectly. Thank you, saved me so much time.

[@Jaime_Estevez]

need your experience and need some advice, I have a mitsubishi TV WD-57732 to replace the lamp, but when I insert the lamp do not feel that the connections make contact, practically I feel that the case and the metal hit, and screws are not long enough to fit on ring nut, the threaded ring should get into the space that has the same case of the lamp, which tells me that this lamp does not fit in the original space, there is a short story on this TV, the owner commented that when I bought the TV, was damaged in transport and the store offered to repair it (Do not exchange) and it seems that technicians changed something, it could be that this section that you show in your video can be replaced by some other model ? Thank you

[@TheRfalcon19]

hi thanks for the informative videos. I have a problem with my Mitsubishi tv model wd-57732. the tv turns on and I can hear static but there's no picture then it completely shuts off. the light stays green throughout the entire time. any help would greatly be appreciated

[@jd440]

How do you fix an issue with the tv shutting off after it boots up? Status light blinks red for a little bit then goes out. This just happened out of the blue. Worked fine two days ago. I'm suspecting it to be the main fan that cools the light to the right of the lamp. The other smaller one to the left works fine and can see and hear it spinning. Ty....

[@AQuestForHeart]

I cut the wires, but I'm not sure which ones to solder together. Does it matter, or is there a way to figure out which is which?

[@norcal715]

The sensor is still in circuit, just the faulty inline connector has been removed.

[@TheJohnAbey]

Thank you very much for a clear and informative video, I know you have saved me a few bucks there, the fix worked!

[@davidcole2337]

Nice Video. You must be a TV Repair Person?

[@eugeneedwards2783]

Thanks

[@patcourts3785]

Update: After some input from @NorCal715, I rechecked my connections and I had not put the brown ballast connector on correctly. Once I put in on correctly, the TV works just like new! Thanks Steve!

[@mitch3745]

What guage wire did you use / does it matter? I have 22 guage hobby wire at the house but it seams small? Might be a stupid question lol

[@norcal715]

Itys only carrying milliamps of current back to the microprocessor. The smallest wire you could imagine would work just fine.

[@mitch3745]

@@norcal715 thanks man, you rock!

[@DizzzyKipper]

Thank you for another informative video.

[@jamespristov8737]

Thank you so much. What a great fix!

[@Fubar361]

Where did you find/order a sensor?

[@kimmiekayb]

My Mitsubishi Wd-65731 keeps blowing lamps and the place where lamp goes in looks burnt on the metal or like it got hot . what is wrong .

[@ThePHILALLENSHOW]

i have a burning smell in a few minutes replaced lamp any ideas?

[@idftsman8498]

how do you adjust focus on these tvs

[@ecliptiglyphx]

what size wire to use?

[@steveroxx3650]

Thank you so much for the gread advice, I was a bit reluctant to try it by myself but you describe it and it was perfectly easy to do took me less than 20 minutes and my TV works thank you so much....steve roxx.... And so do you

[@clarencelsmith7600]

Yes I have a blinking red light on the one that reads System

[@AlejandroRamirez-jg4og]

i just wanna know... after the message on the screen, never turn on the tv??

[@dannysablok3629]

thank you so much

[@nathanmiller3736]

I completed this step by step just as you did and now the television won't turn on at all and the lamp light is blinking orange. Any suggestions?

[@Thorsanbauer]

Thank you very much:)

[@clarencelsmith7600]

I have a Mitsubishi DLP wd 65831 no pic no sound I have changed two bulbs and it still would not work I called Mitsubishi for help and they stated that the problem was the fan. I have not been able to find a technician to come to my house and repair it what can I do to get it up and running pls help me I'm in Miami FL

[@norcal715]

Do you have any blinking lights? (Power, lamp, timer) If so what lights/colors and how many blinks each?

[@clarencelsmith7600]

@@norcal715 Yes I have a blinking Red light on the one that reads System

[@talourcheeves6945]

I have a little pink we're the white should b Color picelates a little can u help me

[@kimmiekayb]

The tv also smells like it is burning up when tv is on for just a couple minutes . I put a box fan in back of the tv on high and it still get hot why ? I used to hear fan motor running but I dont hear anything anymore . Could it be just the fan or the ballast thing by the lamp or both . Help

[@rogelioregalado2032]

My TV turns on but it's a black screen can I still do this and it will work after

[@dee1380]

I bought a new lamp, & now my lens does not show a full screen. Is it the lens or does the lamp to be adjusted, aligned or something? It's weird, I can't tell what it is, I just part of the lens is dark. Like a box, & on the TV, it's like I have boarders, or something.. Thanks in advance

[@norcal715]

DM me some pixs or video

[@dee1380]

@@norcal715 Okay. How do I send pics on youtube?

[@kingskrapz6756]

do I have to soder wires

[@trancendedsoul]

yes, if you want to follow his instructions and have a problem fitting the description and have exhausted all other options including your warranty ... No, if you do not care about whether or not your TV works and have exhausted all other options including your warranty. This is meant for those whom exhausted all options.

[@CobaltSS04R]

I got my tv all put back together after doing this but now my lamp light is blinking yellow and tv won't turn on.. Any ideas?

[@tomchristensen2914]

My wd-92A12 mitsubishi tv has a constant flashing yellow light ... We changed out the color wheel and the bulb. But not sure why this light is on

[@norcal715]

Does the lamp ever light? Did you do the lamp reset procedure in the menu?

[@tomchristensen2914]

@@norcal715 lamp won't light . Supposedly the yellow flashing light means the lamp door is not closed properly.

[@lianloga6009]

HI i have a wd65731, turn on and stays just 1 min then shut off on screen says power loss message a guy sold me the lamp and it still doing the same can you give a tip to get fixed thanks a lot

[@mitch3745]

Why do you cut out the faulty part but don't replace it?

[@norcal715]

The faulty part is the connector and not available without replacing the entire harness. Some (most) were covered by the Mitsubishi (out of warranty, exception) warranty and the would only cover the splicing and soldering of the wires.

[@mitch3745]

@@norcal715 thank you, this was really helpful!! I'm planning on repairing my dad's TV and feel like it's possible now vs having to replace the TV. It's worked great for it's age. Replaced the bulb 3 times and this it's the first big issue. Wish we got it covered under the warranty back in the day. Didn't realize this was a common problem!

[@juancocuca]

Have the same problem

[@joseluislopez-vm1dc]

hi i got a mitsubishi WD57732 i pluged it in and only a steady red light comes on press power and noting happens can someone plz help

[@norcal715]

they are not polarized it does not matte

[@stevensurridge4038]

My TV is just blinking orange and will not turn on. Any suggestions??

[@norcal715]

Is it blinking a code? Several blinks then a pause.

[@cocopublicnews6766]

For the price of these tv's they should gold plate the leads

[@cosk8r4life]

I did everything step by step and now all I'm getting is an orange blinking light and it won't even turn on! 😭

[@MoisesAdame-bg7gu]

tengo un televisor así mismo pestañas el bombilla i. No prende

[@nathanmiller3736]

Yeah I got it back working but in this particular instance it was the actual thermal sensor not the inline connector that was not working properly. So I finally got it turned back on and had the same error message haha. This is definitely worth a try though

[@Michaelramirez101]

Thanks man. Turned tv on and it caught fire and my house burnt down. :(

[@WellStudied]

a little squirt of WD40?

[@Iamnobody85T]

Thank you thank you thank you thank you if you was a women i would kiss you thank you

[@felipeherrera2512]

like si viniste por dross

[@thomdeford6492]

This is NOT the proper technique to hard wire this connector. Very amateur. I'm a little surprised.

[@thomdeford6492]

***** I'm sure you did a good job. It would be nice if they showed you the right way because you could have easily done that too.

[@SeanLynchXY]

Thom DeFord You offer criticism yet no additional information. What's the "proper" technique "to hardwire this connector?" norcal715 presents a very fast permanent solder splicing technique, suitable for beginners working on stationary appliances to get them back online quickly. The point is whether the splice works as a permanent solution in a stationary low voltage/vibration application. A better fix than wire nuts or butt splices, that's for certain- but any of the above would work.

[@frankw8876]

+Sean Lynch Western Union splice with solder done properly will be bulletproof.

[@avatarfran6882]

Can someone help me, my TV won't come on with green blinking light. Model number wd65737,