asahi1234 Posted June 21, 2014 Share Posted June 21, 2014 I have a 62 Lacrosse pepsi machine. The first issue is getting the light working. Replaced the balast and bulb and still not working. I get 120v on one side but barely nothing on the other side. What do I need to do next? My next issue is replacing the thermostat. The soda machine works but the compressor never shuts off. So I have orderd the replacement thermostat and recieved it today. So any help would be greatly appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walta Posted June 21, 2014 Share Posted June 21, 2014 Did you find and replace the starters for your lamps? The symptom for a stuck on thermostat is frozen soda eventually the evap coil will freeze over with clear ice not frost. It is likely you will need a refrigeration repair if the coils are clean and the fans are running. Also any machine this old is a safety concern. Please do not operate this machine unless it is plugged into a GFCI ( Ground Fault Circuit interrupter) with a real ground. Also be sure that the cord is in good condition bend the cord to a one inch radius to the left then to right if the cord makes any sound or cracks it must be replaced. In the unlikely event the cord passes be sure the ground pin is present and in good condition. http://www.homedepot.com/p/GE-30-and-40-Watt-Fluorescent-Lamp-Starters-2-Pack-FS-4/100493839 Walta Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmorris1953 Posted June 21, 2014 Share Posted June 21, 2014 Walta is correct about the wiring on these older machines... Lots of bare wires........ You will not be able to find a new wiring harness for these machines. I have in the past used a brand new Dixie Narco wiring harness and adapted to these vendors. Same concept just have to know which wires go where. Cold control still the same Evaporator still the same Compressor still the same Use the stack plug (round plug) to power coin mech lights etc. I would use these and also change out condenser fan motor. Check the evaporator for brittle wires going into motor also. It will be a lot easier to do this when changing out harness. The wires will fray next to the motor housings so look at them real good... Respect electricity and it will respect you... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moondog Posted June 22, 2014 Share Posted June 22, 2014 That said, around here you can get a much newer working single priced soda machine for about 200 bucks - it may be time to cut your losses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walta Posted June 22, 2014 Share Posted June 22, 2014 At 52 years old it is likely not so much about a vending machine as it is about nostalgia of a this machine as a collector’s item. Walta Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moondog Posted June 22, 2014 Share Posted June 22, 2014 At 52 years old it is likely not so much about a vending machine as it is about nostalgia of a this machine as a collector’s item. Walta Good point Walt - I guess I'm not much of a collector. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abe Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 did you ever get the light fixed? abe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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