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.