Magic Problem.

[Natureboy]

I had this bed doing this only every so often a few months back but now it is consistant.

2003 Magic. When you start the bed it will run for about 8 seconds, then shut off, fans included and display stays on but blank. Then a second later start again, with the voice ect. display goes back to normal run for a few seconds, shut off and do it all over again and again.

I have checked the cassettes, none are loose. Change the clear relays in the drawer, checked all power connections, all seem good.

It's not the T-max because if it was the bed could not turn back on.

Matiaus isn't sure what else it could be at this time.

I am posting this in the hope someone has had the same experience.

Thanks!

[Din]

Never had this problem....sorry.

Sounds like a loose wire or one of the glass safety switches.

When you test run it, does any of the little red LED lights come on (showing broken glass) in the columns? If it doesn't then you know it's not a switch issue and you can move on to the next diagnostic.

[Island Cove]

I think its your display board.

[Island Cove]

Isn't this the one that keeps giving you problems? I'd sell it and get a new one.

[Natureboy]

Yes this bed has and has had so many problem it is crazy. Yet my older (10 months older) Magic has rarely ever had a problem. Dean, I checked all that stuff.

I have already changed the display board on this bed, twice.

I think this bed need a new main board. Might be the culprit to all the problems.

[Brian Oshman]

Yup, sounds like the main board. The display just relays info from the main board. It would still run if the display didn't work. Take the board out and inspect it for a cracked solder joint. If you can solder, just go over the board and see if it will fix the problem. If it does work then the overall components on the board should be good. Just heat up every joint and re tin them.

If that doesn't work then put in a new board.

[Island Cove]

seeing is I know not much about the magic i thought the main board and display board were all one peice.'

[Brian Oshman]

The main board is in the bottom and the display board is in the control panel and they are interconnected with a ribbon cable.

[Natureboy]

Yah. F*ck it. I am just going to replace the main board. If I have to rebuild half this beds components I will. I need to get it working good again.

Drives me nuts when these things are down.

[Island Cove]

lol steve was probaby going YES YES YES when i suggested you replace the bed, now he's prob going "darn" lol

[Din]

Natureboy....i say you just replace it for another Leonardo.

[Island Cove]

I would think you could still get a good chunck of change for it, sell it and get a new one, create new excitement in that salon with the new version magic! that one unit is gonna nickel and dime you to death.

[uv2021]

Take the main board from the good bed and switch them.If the problem moves over then you know it is the board.Then you can repair/replace it.If the problem does not move with the board then it is something else.

[EliteMike]

How many hours do you have on this magic?

[Natureboy]

There is a few 1000's hours I am sure. Can't remember off hand exactly.

No way I am switching boards with another bed that works fine. I would end up with both down then. Not to mention I like a bed I can look at to see how things are connected properly.

Tammy, stop dreaming already. The bed is paid off and when running, runs all day in season. A new one would be overkill. Though I am going to replace the last 818 at that store with maybe a new Saturn, a stand up Magic (room size) or something else. Not totally sure yet.

[BIG AL]

Natureboy, did you get it to work yet?

[Island Cove]

Tammy, stop dreaming already.

I'm not dreaming! lol Add up your receipts and hours you've spent on that one unit that gives you all the problems, your probably close to paying the difference to buy a new magic after you sold that one. And why would I be dreaming anyway? what do i care how much money you dump into that one? NOt like your gonna buy one from me.

[Kimbo]

Why don't you call MagicTan Corp 440-836-0199 or Mike Overbeck, the head tech guy 979-966-9039, they are getting really good at their customer service! Things have changed a ton at MagicTan since the new ownership 2 years ago.

[sparky]

Kimbo .................

Nice thought, but the issue discussed is for a Magic 636 High Pressure Tanning Bed, not a sunless booth

[Kimbo]

Okay, so what the heck, call Mike anyway..... Guess I was having a blond moment and my intentions were good.....Scary, I got 20 years in the industry, now I feel silly.

btw, thanks for the bed pic, already knew what it looked like when reading your first sentence, going to go hide now.