So I was sewing a quilt and then all the sudden it threw me a code (E5). I looked in the manual, searched online, etc. nothing came up for it. I called Singer and they told me how to troubleshootthe machine, being that it could be the motor and the nearest place for me to send it to would be in Kansas and I would have to pay for shipping to and from and labor.
My machine is 3 years old and is used lightly compared to most, so I can't completely wrap my head around why it would be the motor to begin with. I did the reset and it worked for about 2.5 seconds after I hung up the phone. My question is if it is the motor should I buy another one and replace it myself, or just buy a new machine for the same price as shipping the one I have to Kansas?
Also, I have a Brother limited edition Project Runway that a friend let me borrow so I can finish my projects, but it didn't have a pedal. I used a Singer pedal and when I stepped on the foot pedal nothing happened, as soon as I let off, the machine goes full speed and doesn't stop at all, it won't let the fabric move either. I had to shut the power off in order to get it to stop and the bobbin case is clunked with thread. TIA if anyone can help.
As far as the Brother machine..it might not be compatible with a Singer foot pedal, or your E5 error code on the Singer could be the quoted problem in my first answer. Please check your foot pedal before going to the trouble and expense of a repair shop.
Before deciding on throwing the machine away, fixing it, or looking for a new one you should check all the connections of the machine. You could have a simple problem that the foot pedal is not connected to the machine correctly. This could also be an issue with the foot pedal of the machine. Normally this goes out and when connected and turned on it could give you the same error code. If the reset worked for a minute or two I would check all your connections and make sure they are secure and try it again.
As for the other machine not working when you have used a different foot pedal this one is extremely possible. The foot pedals are wired for each machine and if you try switching them around you can find the issue you are talking about. If you borrowed the machine please ask your friend for the foot pedal and try again.
If the machine motor is really gone you are probably correct by the time you pay for the repairs on the machine you could have bought a brand new one for less.
This could be your connectors , such as loose power cord, damaged power cord, cord to pressure foot pedal . Anything loose or failing can give this code. Try adjusting and making sure electrical cord is secure and not damaged and not to much tension on cord.
I have a Singer 240 sewing machine. How could I change the vertical arm, including gear? The gear is borken and I bought a new one, but I don't know how take out the horizontal arm that runs from ban rounder to the arm of the needle system.
By Mala Ga
I am asking on behalf of my mum, she has a Singer Concerto 2 Model 9217 sewing machine. Her sewing machine runs itself! It starts running when she turns it on without touching any buttons, etc. without using the pedal and it is quite fast. So out of safety she has turned it off and not used it since. I have assumed it may be an electrical problem, but I honestly have no idea with sewing machines with how they work, etc. Could anybody please point me to some sort of direction of what this could be or connected with?
This is an electrical problem - it could be a faulty connection, a broken-worn-and/or frayed wire in the foot pedal - she may not put any pressure on the foot pedal but if the problem is in the foot pedal wiring, it could easily be transmitting the wrong signal (to operate at a high speed) to the machine; or the problem could be in the machine just behind the connection point (where the foot pedal connects to the machine). There could be a crack in the connection point where the foot pedal and power cords join the machine OR the power point at the mains (wall outlet plug).
It really is not a job for the average home sewer. Most electricians or someone with some electrical skill and training should be able to find and fix the problem but it would be best if you could take the machine to a sewing machine repair technician. A sewing machine repair tech will have the skills, tools, and access to repair parts.
Until you have the machine checked by someone who really understands electricity, please do not run the machine - any user runs a very real risk of injury from the speeding needle and presser foot, or from an electrical shock.
I have a Singer Promise 1408 sewing machine. A few days back it got jammed, I cleaned it and it started working. Now I am facing a problem; the thread take up lever is striking the front lever.
Due to this it is not making a full revolution. Does anybody have a solution?You probably bent it out of shape. Try bending it back in the other direction.
I am a novice seamster though I've not had this problem before now. I have a Singer Esteem II sewing machine that is just a few years old. I was sewing up some thick, pinned fabric the other night, was probably going too fast and the "heavy duty" needle came down on the pin and snapped the tip right off.
This wasn't new to me and I set about unscrewing the screw from the needle bar to remove the broken one. I then inserted a brand new Singer heavy duty needle that was exactly the same as the one that snapped. I must have tried twenty times to get the needle up, positioned correctly (flat side facing back) and the screw tightened so I could continue on, but it simply would not. I checked, rechecked, and checked again to make sure it was pushed up to the stop pin, that it was straight and perpendicular to the needle plate and even got pliers to see if my mini screw driver wasn't able to tighten the screw up sufficiently. It was a tight as possible, but as soon as I let go of the needle to see if it was in, it would fall right back out. I even had to remove the plate and fish the darn thing out because it fell through at one point.
Any suggestions as to what the problem might be? I've barely used this machine, have done maintenance regularly and have never had a problem with changing/inserting needles before. Thanks, in advance, for any advice you might have.=0)
You might need a new needle bar screw. You can get them anywhere you can buy sewing supplies.
I have a Singer sewing machine, model 5500/5400. The needle won't go up and down. The motor is working and it shows code 34 when I try to sew. I would be very thankful for your help.
I inherited a Singer machine from my mum. Recently I noticed that when I push the presser foot lifer up the needle works, but once I push the press foot lifter down it won't work at all. Please help.
This machine will only make a straight stitch and after a few minutes won't make it.
How do I replace the thread take up on a Singer 201-2. I have the part.
I broke the thread take-up lever on my Singer 99 and need to remove it. Has anyone done this? We can't seem to remove it.
We figured out the "lefthand" screws, but we can't get the whole mechanism out.I have the Singer embroidery machine. I was able to do fonts that were in the machine 2 days ago. I went today to do it after trying a picture and I cannot get the fonts in the machine to stitch.
Am I missing something?I have a Singer Simple, model 2263 sewing machine. 2 springs came loose on my machine and I don't know where they belong. Can anyone help?
Here is the manual www.manualslib.com/
Their website has a contact page: www.singerco.com/
