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rickxx · 07-04-2018, 11:07 AM

Originally posted by 17dew

I had a KX with the same behavior,it ended up going to Eric.He did a CLA and meter replacement.

i'm thinkin' i may end up going that route if i can't get it going in the next couple of days.

**gofour3** · 07-04-2018, 01:16 PM

Also one more thing to check before you send it in for a CLA.

Check that you have the two S76 type batteries in the proper orientation for +/-, the KX is different from some Pentax models. (Refer to the KX manual link that I posted earlier.)

Phil.

rickxx · 07-04-2018, 05:26 PM

Originally posted by gofour3

Also one more thing to check before you send it in for a CLA.

Check that you have the two S76 type batteries in the proper orientation for +/-, the KX is different from some Pentax models. (Refer to the KX manual link that I posted earlier.)

Phil.

yep, double checked...no go.

**gofour3** · 07-04-2018, 08:07 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by rickxx

yep, double checked...no go.

Yep sounds like a trip to Eric's is in order, he'll get it to 100% working condition.

Phil.

rickxx · 07-05-2018, 07:40 AM - **2 Likes**

IT'S ALIVE! left the meter on overnight. when i checked it this morning the needle was mid-frame but still not working properly. more playing with the asa dial, shutter speed dial and aperture lever and it started to work intermittently. removed batteries and reinstalled but only lightly tightened and it seems to be working properly. battery check works; needle moves appropriately when aperture is changed. now to give it a good cleaning, check and replace the seals, then a roll of film. thanks everyone for the suggestions.

**gofour3** · 07-05-2018, 08:18 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by rickxx

IT'S ALIVE! left the meter on overnight. when i checked it this morning the needle was mid-frame but still not working properly. more playing with the asa dial, shutter speed dial and aperture lever and it started to work intermittently. removed batteries and reinstalled but only lightly tightened and it seems to be working properly. battery check works; needle moves appropriately when aperture is changed. now to give it a good cleaning, check and replace the seals, then a roll of film. thanks everyone for the suggestions.

Good news! Also give the battery contacts a good cleaning, as well as the battery cap.

Enjoy the KX, it's my all time favorite Pentax film body.

Phil.

**17dew** · 07-05-2018, 10:52 AM

Quote:

IT'S ALIVE!

Great news! Thanks for the update,wish mine would've been that easy.

rickxx · 07-05-2018, 02:06 PM - **2 Likes**

even though it's now fully functional, i'm still gonna send it in to eric for a cla. there was a sticker in the camera with a service date of 1988 so after 30 years, it's due.

**TwoUptons** · 07-05-2018, 04:07 PM - **1 Like**

Also, check the batteries... I've noticed a lot of my batteries of late have been, frankly, lousy.
I think I've been buying old ones or something... a quick swap may save you money...

-Eric

aaacb · 07-06-2018, 06:02 AM - **1 Like**

At the beginning of this thread I wrote that I just had ordered a km. Now it's back from its trip to Eric and it's an entirely "new" camera. The wind lever was a bit rough before, everything is so smooth now. Worth sending your kx even if it seems to be working, the meter could be well off.

07-06-2018, 06:02 AM - 1 Like	#25
aaacb Pentaxian Join Date: May 2016 Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,726	At the beginning of this thread I wrote that I just had ordered a km. Now it's back from its trip to Eric and it's an entirely "new" camera. The wind lever was a bit rough before, everything is so smooth now. Worth sending your kx even if it seems to be working, the meter could be well off. Last edited by aaacb; 07-06-2018 at 06:18 AM.

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07-04-2018, 11:07 AM	#16
rickxx Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: michigan Posts: 181 Original Poster	Originally posted by 17dew I had a KX with the same behavior,it ended up going to Eric.He did a CLA and meter replacement. i'm thinkin' i may end up going that route if i can't get it going in the next couple of days.

07-04-2018, 01:16 PM	#17
gofour3 Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 8,093	Also one more thing to check before you send it in for a CLA. Check that you have the two S76 type batteries in the proper orientation for +/-, the KX is different from some Pentax models. (Refer to the KX manual link that I posted earlier.) Phil.

07-04-2018, 05:26 PM	#18
rickxx Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: michigan Posts: 181 Original Poster	Originally posted by gofour3 Also one more thing to check before you send it in for a CLA. Check that you have the two S76 type batteries in the proper orientation for +/-, the KX is different from some Pentax models. (Refer to the KX manual link that I posted earlier.) Phil. yep, double checked...no go.

07-04-2018, 08:07 PM - 1 Like	#19
gofour3 Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 8,093	Originally posted by rickxx yep, double checked...no go. Yep sounds like a trip to Eric's is in order, he'll get it to 100% working condition. Phil.

07-05-2018, 07:40 AM - 2 Likes	#20
rickxx Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: michigan Posts: 181 Original Poster	IT'S ALIVE! left the meter on overnight. when i checked it this morning the needle was mid-frame but still not working properly. more playing with the asa dial, shutter speed dial and aperture lever and it started to work intermittently. removed batteries and reinstalled but only lightly tightened and it seems to be working properly. battery check works; needle moves appropriately when aperture is changed. now to give it a good cleaning, check and replace the seals, then a roll of film. thanks everyone for the suggestions.

07-05-2018, 08:18 AM - 1 Like	#21
gofour3 Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 8,093	Originally posted by rickxx IT'S ALIVE! left the meter on overnight. when i checked it this morning the needle was mid-frame but still not working properly. more playing with the asa dial, shutter speed dial and aperture lever and it started to work intermittently. removed batteries and reinstalled but only lightly tightened and it seems to be working properly. battery check works; needle moves appropriately when aperture is changed. now to give it a good cleaning, check and replace the seals, then a roll of film. thanks everyone for the suggestions. Good news! Also give the battery contacts a good cleaning, as well as the battery cap. Enjoy the KX, it's my all time favorite Pentax film body. Phil.

07-05-2018, 10:52 AM	#22
17dew Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Ohio Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,823	Quote: IT'S ALIVE! Great news! Thanks for the update,wish mine would've been that easy.

07-05-2018, 02:06 PM - 2 Likes	#23
rickxx Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: michigan Posts: 181 Original Poster	even though it's now fully functional, i'm still gonna send it in to eric for a cla. there was a sticker in the camera with a service date of 1988 so after 30 years, it's due.

07-05-2018, 04:07 PM - 1 Like	#24
TwoUptons Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2015 Photos: Albums Posts: 4,226	Also, check the batteries... I've noticed a lot of my batteries of late have been, frankly, lousy. I think I've been buying old ones or something... a quick swap may save you money... -Eric

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