Migmate 130 wire feed prob

[Stupot]

I dont know if anyone on here can help but I am getting to the end of my tether with my migmate 130. It has already been back under warranty and now its out of warranty its gone through 3 gas valves and now the wires not feeding properly and I have hardly used it (prob 10 hours max). There is a click when the trigger is pressed but the motor doesnt turn, I have replaced the pcb board but this has not made any difference, can anyone help as there doesnt seem to be anyone who repairs welders in my area.

Thanks

 

[rtbcomp]

Will the motor run with the wire feed pinch roller completely released?

 

[Stupot]

Nope, its completely dead just a click and nothing else, Im wondering if theres a way to test the motor by running it from a car battery or other power source but obviously dont want to fry anything!

 

[migmug]

Motor is 24V but would run fine off a 12V car battery or a 12V DC power supply.
Most common and the thing to check is that one of the white switches is not in half way position.

 

[Stupot]

I will check that later, but Im pretty sure it gave up in the middle of a weld, will also check the motor with a car battery.

 

[steve202]

Similar problem in this thread.

http://www.mig-welding.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=5058